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Night Mollie.
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I just got the 9000th reply, way to go me. 
Tip of the week nay year.
Don't use a pen knife as a screwdriver while drunk.
Especially, like me, if you sharpen it yourself with a whetstone.
Just nearly chopped my index finger off.
Right in the middle.
Luckily I'm almost ambi-dextrous so at least I can still work ok.
My Homer Simpson moment of the week.
I've put a bit of cotton wool on soaked in diluted TCP and wrapped it in a bandage, it wouldn't stop bleeding.
Can't wrap it tight cos I'm going to bed soon and I don't want my finger to drop off lol.
Luckily I have the day off tomorrow.
Don't use a pen knife as a screwdriver while drunk.
Especially, like me, if you sharpen it yourself with a whetstone.
Just nearly chopped my index finger off.
Right in the middle.
Luckily I'm almost ambi-dextrous so at least I can still work ok.
My Homer Simpson moment of the week.
I've put a bit of cotton wool on soaked in diluted TCP and wrapped it in a bandage, it wouldn't stop bleeding.
Can't wrap it tight cos I'm going to bed soon and I don't want my finger to drop off lol.
Luckily I have the day off tomorrow.
That sounds nasty Kev?
Thanks for all your wishes for me today.
The day went just about as well as it could for me, I suppose?
Dad wanted to be cremated, and unfortunately there is no crematorium in the Borders, so that meant a 1Â― hr car journey to Edinburgh. However about 50 of his friends and neighbours made the journey, so that was good.
We then came back to the local hotel (which he had owned before retirement) for refreshments afterwards.
The relatives have all gone home now, so it's just me and the wee cat, but we are coping not too bad.
I haven't given more than a glance in BB's direction for a while, and I haven't looked at Live Cloud yet.
Hicky...big turkey.
Thanks for all your wishes for me today.
The day went just about as well as it could for me, I suppose?
Dad wanted to be cremated, and unfortunately there is no crematorium in the Borders, so that meant a 1Â― hr car journey to Edinburgh. However about 50 of his friends and neighbours made the journey, so that was good.
We then came back to the local hotel (which he had owned before retirement) for refreshments afterwards.
The relatives have all gone home now, so it's just me and the wee cat, but we are coping not too bad.
I haven't given more than a glance in BB's direction for a while, and I haven't looked at Live Cloud yet.
Hicky...big turkey.
quote:Originally posted by King Kev:
Tip of the week nay year.
Don't use a pen knife as a screwdriver while drunk.
Especially, like me, if you sharpen it yourself with a whetstone.
Just nearly chopped my index finger off.
Right in the middle.
Luckily I'm almost ambi-dextrous so at least I can still work ok.
My Homer Simpson moment of the week.
I've put a bit of cotton wool on soaked in diluted TCP and wrapped it in a bandage, it wouldn't stop bleeding.
Can't wrap it tight cos I'm going to bed soon and I don't want my finger to drop off lol.
Luckily I have the day off tomorrow.
Idiot!!
quote:Originally posted by emptybox:
That sounds nasty Kev?
Thanks for all your wishes for me today.
The day went just about as well as it could for me, I suppose?
Dad wanted to be cremated, and unfortunately there is no crematorium in the Borders, so that meant a 1Â― hr car journey to Edinburgh. However about 50 of his friends and neighbours made the journey, so that was good.
We then came back to the local hotel (which he had owned before retirement) for refreshments afterwards.
The relatives have all gone home now, so it's just me and the wee cat, but we are coping not too bad.
I haven't given more than a glance in BB's direction for a while, and I haven't looked at Live Cloud yet.
Hicky...big turkey.
Emptybox, thinking of you still, take care tonight xx
Good Morning Peeps 
Emptybox
I'm glad everything went as well as could be expected of the day
I hope everyone has a really good day
See you later
Emptybox
I'm glad everything went as well as could be expected of the day
I hope everyone has a really good day
See you later
quote:Originally posted by King Kev:
Tip of the week nay year.
Don't use a pen knife as a screwdriver while drunk.
Especially, like me, if you sharpen it yourself with a whetstone.
Just nearly chopped my index finger off.
Right in the middle.
Luckily I'm almost ambi-dextrous so at least I can still work ok.
My Homer Simpson moment of the week.
I've put a bit of cotton wool on soaked in diluted TCP and wrapped it in a bandage, it wouldn't stop bleeding.
Can't wrap it tight cos I'm going to bed soon and I don't want my finger to drop off lol.
Luckily I have the day off tomorrow.
Oh Dear Kev.
It's a bit late now, But, that's the last thing you want to do, never put cotton wool on a bleeding wound and bandage it up.
A teacher did that for me once at school after I had a finger caught in the door.
It took 3 months for the Doctor to get the dressing off, it was embedded like a solid block, and I fainted whenever they touched it.
One of the worst times of my life at school.
quote:Originally posted by Suzie Fairy:
Good Morning Peeps
Emptybox
I'm glad everything went as well as could be expected of the day
I hope everyone has a really good day
See you later
Good Morning Suzie.
Hope you are well this morning, have a nice day, it looks like a very warm one anyway.
I'll go and see what news is about.
Brb.
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Last night in the BB house, Day 77/78
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02.49 Siavash gets into bed, not noticing the talcum powder or the spider.
02.43 Charlie and Bea have settled down in bed.
02.34 Siavash is in the shower, unaware of the happenings in the bedroom.
02.32 Bea and Charlie are laughing in bed, waiting for Siavash to come into the bedroom.
02.30 It looks like Bea and Charlie are putting talcum powder in Siavash's bed.
02.27 Bea is attaching a fake spider to Siavash's microphone.
02.21 "Anytime you get lonely, let me know," Bea tells Siavash. She looks at his body and smiles.
02.19 Big Brother announces that the werewolf task is over.
02.14 Lisa and Siavash finish howling and the task is over for them.
02.10 Lisa and Siavash are doing their werewolf routine in the garden again.
02.05 Lisa and David are smoking.
01.51 Sophie says she owes her mum around 3 or 4 grand.
01.46 Lisa and David hug in the kitchen. The pair are having a cup of tea.
01.38 Lisa is having a cigarette. David comes back out into the garden in his costume to join her.
01.35 Lisa is having trouble with her costume.
01.25 Lisa and Siavash are changing their costumes in the garden.
01.23 They've finished howling.
01.21 A werewolf sound goes off in the house, so Lisa and Siavash have to dress up us werewolves and howl in the house.
They are dancing as the howl.
01.11 "As soon as someone's gone, if feels like they were never in the house," says Siavash.
01.10 Siavash think this friday's eviction will be close.
01.09 They are now wondering how far Beneizir and Saffia would have got in the house.
01.06 Lisa and Siavash are talking about what the old housemates are doing in the outside world.
Siavash thinks that Karly has had a boob job. Lisa reckons she's already been in the News Of The World.
"I wonder if her and Kenny are still going out. I wonder what Sree's been doing."
01.03 Siavash is thankful it isn't a 24-hour task.
01.01 Here we go again. The ghost train and zombies return.
00.52 The sound of the ghost train goes off again so all the housemates are acting like zombies.
00.47 David says he would hate to be stuck in a coffin with rats or maggots.
00.44 Charlie says it will be hard for them to get jobs when they leave the house. He says Sophie will be ok because she's a model.
"I might become an arse model," says Marcus.
00.40 Lisa says she wants a shower because she is sweaty.
00.39 Lisa and David are enjoying a fag in the garden. Siavash is lying on the garden floor.
00.33 Rodrigo tells Sophie she should have a quick was instead of a full shower. Rodrigo says he wants to have a wash with Sophie.
00.31 Sophie is complaining about having to hang upside down, "My boobs were on my shoulders. My implants were heavy."
00.28 Marcus' costume is a headless man.
00.26 Marcus had to do his zombie impression in the Diary Room.
00.24 Charlie thinks the noise has stopped but some of the housemates keep on acting like zombies before they realise they can stop.
00.23 All the housemates are walking around the garden like zombies after the sound of the ghost train. Sure enough, the ghost train rides into the garden.
00.22 David looks ridiculous dressed as a skeleton while drinking a cup of tea.
00.19 Bea is sitting in bed on her own eating some biscuits.
00.14 The housemates are preparing food in the kitchen. Siavash, Marcus and Rodrigo are teasing Sophie about how much she eats.
00.08 "I really think we should fail this task so we don't get a luxury budget otherwise we'll be rolling out of this house," says Siavash.
00.05 David is dressed up as a skeleton.
00.04 Lisa tells Charlie that Bea is the biggest drama queen she's ever seen.
00.01 Sophie is dressed up as a vampire.
00.00 Marcus is trying to squeeze the last of the ketchup onto a piece of bread.
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02.49 Siavash gets into bed, not noticing the talcum powder or the spider.
02.43 Charlie and Bea have settled down in bed.
02.34 Siavash is in the shower, unaware of the happenings in the bedroom.
02.32 Bea and Charlie are laughing in bed, waiting for Siavash to come into the bedroom.
02.30 It looks like Bea and Charlie are putting talcum powder in Siavash's bed.
02.27 Bea is attaching a fake spider to Siavash's microphone.
02.21 "Anytime you get lonely, let me know," Bea tells Siavash. She looks at his body and smiles.
02.19 Big Brother announces that the werewolf task is over.
02.14 Lisa and Siavash finish howling and the task is over for them.
02.10 Lisa and Siavash are doing their werewolf routine in the garden again.
02.05 Lisa and David are smoking.
01.51 Sophie says she owes her mum around 3 or 4 grand.
01.46 Lisa and David hug in the kitchen. The pair are having a cup of tea.
01.38 Lisa is having a cigarette. David comes back out into the garden in his costume to join her.
01.35 Lisa is having trouble with her costume.
01.25 Lisa and Siavash are changing their costumes in the garden.
01.23 They've finished howling.
01.21 A werewolf sound goes off in the house, so Lisa and Siavash have to dress up us werewolves and howl in the house.
They are dancing as the howl.
01.11 "As soon as someone's gone, if feels like they were never in the house," says Siavash.
01.10 Siavash think this friday's eviction will be close.
01.09 They are now wondering how far Beneizir and Saffia would have got in the house.
01.06 Lisa and Siavash are talking about what the old housemates are doing in the outside world.
Siavash thinks that Karly has had a boob job. Lisa reckons she's already been in the News Of The World.
"I wonder if her and Kenny are still going out. I wonder what Sree's been doing."
01.03 Siavash is thankful it isn't a 24-hour task.
01.01 Here we go again. The ghost train and zombies return.
00.52 The sound of the ghost train goes off again so all the housemates are acting like zombies.
00.47 David says he would hate to be stuck in a coffin with rats or maggots.
00.44 Charlie says it will be hard for them to get jobs when they leave the house. He says Sophie will be ok because she's a model.
"I might become an arse model," says Marcus.
00.40 Lisa says she wants a shower because she is sweaty.
00.39 Lisa and David are enjoying a fag in the garden. Siavash is lying on the garden floor.
00.33 Rodrigo tells Sophie she should have a quick was instead of a full shower. Rodrigo says he wants to have a wash with Sophie.
00.31 Sophie is complaining about having to hang upside down, "My boobs were on my shoulders. My implants were heavy."
00.28 Marcus' costume is a headless man.
00.26 Marcus had to do his zombie impression in the Diary Room.
00.24 Charlie thinks the noise has stopped but some of the housemates keep on acting like zombies before they realise they can stop.
00.23 All the housemates are walking around the garden like zombies after the sound of the ghost train. Sure enough, the ghost train rides into the garden.
00.22 David looks ridiculous dressed as a skeleton while drinking a cup of tea.
00.19 Bea is sitting in bed on her own eating some biscuits.
00.14 The housemates are preparing food in the kitchen. Siavash, Marcus and Rodrigo are teasing Sophie about how much she eats.
00.08 "I really think we should fail this task so we don't get a luxury budget otherwise we'll be rolling out of this house," says Siavash.
00.05 David is dressed up as a skeleton.
00.04 Lisa tells Charlie that Bea is the biggest drama queen she's ever seen.
00.01 Sophie is dressed up as a vampire.
00.00 Marcus is trying to squeeze the last of the ketchup onto a piece of bread.
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Fern Britton set to sign up for Strictly Come Dancing
Aug 19 2009
FERN Britton is set to make her TV comeback - on Strictly Come Dancing.
The former This Morning host is locked in talks with producers of the hit BBC1 show - and has been offered dancing partner Brendan Cole as added incentive.
Former EastEnders star Ricky Groves, who played mechanic Garry Hobbs, and Hollyoaks heartthrob Ricky Whittle will also appear in the new series.
A studio source said: "Fern is a major coup.
"Producers have been wooing her for some time but it is only in the last few days talks have really progressed.
"Brendan was originally lined up to dance with Jo Wood but now bosses have offered him to Fern as bait.
Incentive "He's a great dancer and to have him on her side would be fantastic.
"Fern is bound to get lots of attention and they believe he's the guy most readily equipped to handle it.
"Another incentive for Fern, of course, is that she's bound to lose yet more weight and will be offered a host of magazine and TV deals.
"She is a natural in front of the camera and will charm viewers - even if she is not exactly the next Grace Kelly."
Fern's appearance on the show would prove a huge blow to her former employers at ITV.
Strictly will go head-to-head with ITV's flagship X Factor later in the year.
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Aug 19 2009
FERN Britton is set to make her TV comeback - on Strictly Come Dancing.
The former This Morning host is locked in talks with producers of the hit BBC1 show - and has been offered dancing partner Brendan Cole as added incentive.
Former EastEnders star Ricky Groves, who played mechanic Garry Hobbs, and Hollyoaks heartthrob Ricky Whittle will also appear in the new series.
A studio source said: "Fern is a major coup.
"Producers have been wooing her for some time but it is only in the last few days talks have really progressed.
"Brendan was originally lined up to dance with Jo Wood but now bosses have offered him to Fern as bait.
Incentive "He's a great dancer and to have him on her side would be fantastic.
"Fern is bound to get lots of attention and they believe he's the guy most readily equipped to handle it.
"Another incentive for Fern, of course, is that she's bound to lose yet more weight and will be offered a host of magazine and TV deals.
"She is a natural in front of the camera and will charm viewers - even if she is not exactly the next Grace Kelly."
Fern's appearance on the show would prove a huge blow to her former employers at ITV.
Strictly will go head-to-head with ITV's flagship X Factor later in the year.
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Peter Andre set to make return Down Under in the I'm A Celebrity jungle
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 1:14 AM on 19th August 2009
Peter Andre is in talks with TV bosses to appear in this year's series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
His anticipated return Down Under will come five years after he met Katie Price on the ITV reality show.
The singer, 36, is said to be returning to the Australian camp to mend his broken heart following his split with Price.
Making a return: Peter Andre is said to be in talks with TV bosses to make a return to the I'm A Celebrity jungle
But psychologists have warned revisiting a place with so many emotional memories could do more harm than good to the already fragile singer.
He is in 'advanced talks' to do 'something very special' for this year's series which hits screens in November, the Daily Star reported.
One insider told the newspaper: 'Itâs all up in the air at the moment. But itâs very exciting.
'Itâs going to be a ratings winner. The public loves Peter and theyâd love nothing more than to see him back in the jungle. He might even find a new love.'
The singer met his now estranged wife Katie Price on the show in 2004
But top psychologist Jo Hemmings fears the trip could be a disastrous way for Pete to recover from his bitter split from Price, 31.
She warned: 'Peter obviously has a yearning to go back to where his happiness began.
'He is eager to take a journey back to the beginning, as he feels this will cast out the final demons of his volatile and troubled marriage.
'But it could be a serious error of judgment. He will encounter so many reminders of falling in love with Kate that it will dredge up all sorts of unwelcome memories that could find him slipping back into emotional fragility,' she told the newspaper
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By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 1:14 AM on 19th August 2009
Peter Andre is in talks with TV bosses to appear in this year's series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
His anticipated return Down Under will come five years after he met Katie Price on the ITV reality show.
The singer, 36, is said to be returning to the Australian camp to mend his broken heart following his split with Price.
Making a return: Peter Andre is said to be in talks with TV bosses to make a return to the I'm A Celebrity jungle
But psychologists have warned revisiting a place with so many emotional memories could do more harm than good to the already fragile singer.
He is in 'advanced talks' to do 'something very special' for this year's series which hits screens in November, the Daily Star reported.
One insider told the newspaper: 'Itâs all up in the air at the moment. But itâs very exciting.
'Itâs going to be a ratings winner. The public loves Peter and theyâd love nothing more than to see him back in the jungle. He might even find a new love.'
The singer met his now estranged wife Katie Price on the show in 2004
But top psychologist Jo Hemmings fears the trip could be a disastrous way for Pete to recover from his bitter split from Price, 31.
She warned: 'Peter obviously has a yearning to go back to where his happiness began.
'He is eager to take a journey back to the beginning, as he feels this will cast out the final demons of his volatile and troubled marriage.
'But it could be a serious error of judgment. He will encounter so many reminders of falling in love with Kate that it will dredge up all sorts of unwelcome memories that could find him slipping back into emotional fragility,' she told the newspaper
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Bea "worried" about leaving the show
Day 77, 08:12 BST
By Catriona Wightman
Bea confessed that she was "worried" about her future after leaving the show last night.
As she chatted to Charlie in the bedroom, she admitted that she was concerned because she had given up her job to enter the house.
Charlie pointed out that she could ask for it back, but added: "It'll be hard for us all to get jobs."
"Just don't go by Bea," he advised her later. "Go by Rebecca or Becky, a different name. And dye your hair."
"Honestly, my life was really sorted before I came in here," Bea fretted. "I'm starting to wish I'd never come. I'm just really worried, paranoid."
However, Charlie reassured her that she would soon be "forgotten" when other reality television shows such as The X Factor started.
"I'll just have to get married," Bea sighed. "I'll just have to find a husband."
Meanwhile, Marcus was less concerned about his prospects. "I might become an arse model," he announced. "For Arse magazine."
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Day 77, 08:12 BST
By Catriona Wightman
Bea confessed that she was "worried" about her future after leaving the show last night.
As she chatted to Charlie in the bedroom, she admitted that she was concerned because she had given up her job to enter the house.
Charlie pointed out that she could ask for it back, but added: "It'll be hard for us all to get jobs."
"Just don't go by Bea," he advised her later. "Go by Rebecca or Becky, a different name. And dye your hair."
"Honestly, my life was really sorted before I came in here," Bea fretted. "I'm starting to wish I'd never come. I'm just really worried, paranoid."
However, Charlie reassured her that she would soon be "forgotten" when other reality television shows such as The X Factor started.
"I'll just have to get married," Bea sighed. "I'll just have to find a husband."
Meanwhile, Marcus was less concerned about his prospects. "I might become an arse model," he announced. "For Arse magazine."
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David annoyed by Bea nomination
Day 77, 08:16 BST
By Catriona Wightman
David complained after discovering that Bea lied about nominating him last night.
Bea had informed the recycled clothes sorter that she hadn't voted for him, but he discovered that wasn't true when the nomination results were revealed.
Later, as he chatted to Lisa in the garden, he insisted: "I'm not bothered. If it's a genuine nomination, fair enough. That's how it goes.
"When it comes up, you can tell when you look at people. I'm not stupid. When people are making out they love you and... I know it's a game, you know what I mean?"
He added that he would have preferred that Bea had been honest with him, explaining: "She told me she didn't vote for me and gave me a cuddle after nominations."
Lisa was shocked at the revelation, and asked: "Why didn't she tell you the truth?"
"She knew I'd react," David replied. "I knew she'd vote for me, I just knew. I'm glad she has, because I know now. She did vote for me last week and felt guilty. But obviously not that bad not to do it again."
However, he confessed that he was "excited" about Friday's eviction and decided to get "glammed up".
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Day 77, 08:16 BST
By Catriona Wightman
David complained after discovering that Bea lied about nominating him last night.
Bea had informed the recycled clothes sorter that she hadn't voted for him, but he discovered that wasn't true when the nomination results were revealed.
Later, as he chatted to Lisa in the garden, he insisted: "I'm not bothered. If it's a genuine nomination, fair enough. That's how it goes.
"When it comes up, you can tell when you look at people. I'm not stupid. When people are making out they love you and... I know it's a game, you know what I mean?"
He added that he would have preferred that Bea had been honest with him, explaining: "She told me she didn't vote for me and gave me a cuddle after nominations."
Lisa was shocked at the revelation, and asked: "Why didn't she tell you the truth?"
"She knew I'd react," David replied. "I knew she'd vote for me, I just knew. I'm glad she has, because I know now. She did vote for me last week and felt guilty. But obviously not that bad not to do it again."
However, he confessed that he was "excited" about Friday's eviction and decided to get "glammed up".
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BB fans can finally vote out Bea
The nastiest housemate in this year's Big Brother, Bea, is finally up for eviction, and fans of the show have got dialling to vote her out of the house.
Her scheming led Freddie to be evicted from the house, and her attempts at attention-seeking by pretending to cry have made her one of the most unpopular housemates ever.
After being told that she was up for eviction, she was the centre of yet another argument with David - who took the news badly after being told he also faces the public vote.
As the names were announced to the gathered housemates, Davidâs eyes widened, then he cracked a huge grin before he raised his arms and let out a groan.
Lisa simply looked shocked, and sat open mouthed.
There was silence as the rest of the housemates waited to see if another name was called.
After a few seconds, David let out another groan, before declaring: âIâm not bothered. Iâve had a fantastic time.â
He then frowned and asked Bea if she nominated him.
She told him: âIâm not talking about it.â
His anger rising, David told her: âYou must have done! Come on Lisa, time for a fag.â
Bea â who had in fact nominated David - retorted: âYou donât know if I did or not, David.â
Clearly upset, David raised his voice as the bickering escalated.
He told Bea: âYou must have done! These two [Siavash and Sophie] didnât nominate, so unless Lisa nominated me or Charlie or Rodrigo...â
Rodrigo told David he wasnât talking about nominations.
Some more harsh words were exchanged, before Bea told David he was obviously bothered, and pointed out: âWell - I donât look around the room saying âOh well I know now you donât like meâ â
Rodrigo then butted in, pointing out: âBeaâs up for nomination - and sheâs not asking who voted for her.â
Siavash and Rodrigo then made a case for David to stop getting angry with Bea, but the outspoken housemate continued to fume, telling everyone how much he wasnât bothered about being nominated.
Clearly he is. And in any other week, we'd want the northern bore to go - but now we finally have a chance to boot out Bea, we're taking it!
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The nastiest housemate in this year's Big Brother, Bea, is finally up for eviction, and fans of the show have got dialling to vote her out of the house.
Her scheming led Freddie to be evicted from the house, and her attempts at attention-seeking by pretending to cry have made her one of the most unpopular housemates ever.
After being told that she was up for eviction, she was the centre of yet another argument with David - who took the news badly after being told he also faces the public vote.
As the names were announced to the gathered housemates, Davidâs eyes widened, then he cracked a huge grin before he raised his arms and let out a groan.
Lisa simply looked shocked, and sat open mouthed.
There was silence as the rest of the housemates waited to see if another name was called.
After a few seconds, David let out another groan, before declaring: âIâm not bothered. Iâve had a fantastic time.â
He then frowned and asked Bea if she nominated him.
She told him: âIâm not talking about it.â
His anger rising, David told her: âYou must have done! Come on Lisa, time for a fag.â
Bea â who had in fact nominated David - retorted: âYou donât know if I did or not, David.â
Clearly upset, David raised his voice as the bickering escalated.
He told Bea: âYou must have done! These two [Siavash and Sophie] didnât nominate, so unless Lisa nominated me or Charlie or Rodrigo...â
Rodrigo told David he wasnât talking about nominations.
Some more harsh words were exchanged, before Bea told David he was obviously bothered, and pointed out: âWell - I donât look around the room saying âOh well I know now you donât like meâ â
Rodrigo then butted in, pointing out: âBeaâs up for nomination - and sheâs not asking who voted for her.â
Siavash and Rodrigo then made a case for David to stop getting angry with Bea, but the outspoken housemate continued to fume, telling everyone how much he wasnât bothered about being nominated.
Clearly he is. And in any other week, we'd want the northern bore to go - but now we finally have a chance to boot out Bea, we're taking it!
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Cheryl Cole nervous over solo performance on X Factor in front of other judges
By 3am's Clemmie Moodie and Danielle Lawler 19/08/2009
NERVES AT SINGING SOLO FOR JUDGES
Cheryl Cole should have lots of sympathy for the next batch of X Factor wannabes - she's about to face the judges herself.
Simon Cowell is giving Cheryl the chance to showcase her debut solo single on the hit ITV talent contest.
The 26-year-old is still in talks with show bosses about her first public performance without the rest of Girls Aloud. But her advisers think she should go for it.
And if she's put off by fears of facing the wrath (and sniping) of the judging panel she can rest easy. Simon, Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue all support her venture.
Cheryl's friends say she is excited but nervous about the prospect of singing in front of the team and a live studio audience - even though that's exactly how she won her place in Girls Aloud.
A source tells us: "It is a no-brainer for Cheryl to launch her solo career on the show. When she told Simon her album was due out next month, he said she must do the show.
"Girls Aloud performed last year when their single Promise was in the charts. But this will be a totally different experience for Cheryl - she won't have the others for support.
"She is nervous because she will be performing for her peers - and there is always the fear that Simon may say something catty.
"But so far he has been nothing but supportive. Cheryl can do no wrong in his eyes and he wouldn't want to humiliate her.
"It's a safe environment for her debut and they will want her to look outstanding."
Cheryl herself has said: "I understand how the contestants are feeling - especially when they're singing in front of us. And this year in front of an audience of 2,000!" Her winning act from last year's contest, 20-year-old Alexandra Burke, will also be performing on one of the shows.
Ironically, Alex and her former mentor will also be going head to head in the charts - both have albums due out in the same month.
An industry insider tells us: "It will be interesting to see who gets the most viewers. This has never happened before so it'll be strange seeing them going head to head.
"They aren't keen on competing.
They want each other to do well."
So, no added pressure there then, Chezza.
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By 3am's Clemmie Moodie and Danielle Lawler 19/08/2009
NERVES AT SINGING SOLO FOR JUDGES
Cheryl Cole should have lots of sympathy for the next batch of X Factor wannabes - she's about to face the judges herself.
Simon Cowell is giving Cheryl the chance to showcase her debut solo single on the hit ITV talent contest.
The 26-year-old is still in talks with show bosses about her first public performance without the rest of Girls Aloud. But her advisers think she should go for it.
And if she's put off by fears of facing the wrath (and sniping) of the judging panel she can rest easy. Simon, Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue all support her venture.
Cheryl's friends say she is excited but nervous about the prospect of singing in front of the team and a live studio audience - even though that's exactly how she won her place in Girls Aloud.
A source tells us: "It is a no-brainer for Cheryl to launch her solo career on the show. When she told Simon her album was due out next month, he said she must do the show.
"Girls Aloud performed last year when their single Promise was in the charts. But this will be a totally different experience for Cheryl - she won't have the others for support.
"She is nervous because she will be performing for her peers - and there is always the fear that Simon may say something catty.
"But so far he has been nothing but supportive. Cheryl can do no wrong in his eyes and he wouldn't want to humiliate her.
"It's a safe environment for her debut and they will want her to look outstanding."
Cheryl herself has said: "I understand how the contestants are feeling - especially when they're singing in front of us. And this year in front of an audience of 2,000!" Her winning act from last year's contest, 20-year-old Alexandra Burke, will also be performing on one of the shows.
Ironically, Alex and her former mentor will also be going head to head in the charts - both have albums due out in the same month.
An industry insider tells us: "It will be interesting to see who gets the most viewers. This has never happened before so it'll be strange seeing them going head to head.
"They aren't keen on competing.
They want each other to do well."
So, no added pressure there then, Chezza.
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Thanks Hicky.
The cotton wool hardly had any blood on so wasn't too bad to get off, although I see what you mean.
Just needs a plaster on now.
It looked worse than it actually was last night, and I only had 3 cans of carling so being drunk is just an excuse for me being stupid.
Emptybox I'm glad your dad had so many friends attend the funeral.
The cotton wool hardly had any blood on so wasn't too bad to get off, although I see what you mean.
Just needs a plaster on now.
It looked worse than it actually was last night, and I only had 3 cans of carling so being drunk is just an excuse for me being stupid.
Emptybox I'm glad your dad had so many friends attend the funeral.
quote:Originally posted by King Kev:
Thanks Hicky.
The cotton wool hardly had any blood on so wasn't too bad to get off, although I see what you mean.
Just needs a plaster on now.
It looked worse than it actually was last night, and I only had 3 cans of carling so being drunk is just an excuse for me being stupid.
Emptybox I'm glad your dad had so many friends attend the funeral.
Hi Kev.
I still remember what it was like now, and it was over 60 yrs ago, so you can tell how bad it was.
And I still have the scars, I think I must have chopped the end off, about 1cm, but they put it back on under the Cotton Wool.
Don't even like to talk about it, proper squeemish me.
X Factor winner's new track 'leaked' to internet
X Factor boss Simon Cowell called in police after a new track from Leona Lewis was stolen from his company SyCo's computers, says a report.
19 August 2009 09:06 AM
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X Factor boss Simon Cowell called in police after a new track from Leona Lewis was stolen from his company SyCo's computers, says a report.
Cowell called in the cops after discovering that hackers had been trying to target his label's servers to steal tracks from unreleased albums, claims The Sun.
Last month, some tracks from Alexandra Burke's debut album were leaked on the internet and SyCo bosses thought that they may have been obtained from hard copies which went "missing" from the recording studios.
However, the latest incident has convinced Cowell that serious hackers are behind the "leaks".
It is believed that the stolen track is the single from Leona's new album in collaboration with Justin Timberlake.
A spokesman for SyCo said: "SyCo are working alongside the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, the British Phonographic Industry, the police and investigators in this and they are making fast progress.
"We will certainly look to bring charges against those who are responsible.
"We cannot give any more details at this stage for operational reasons."
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Last updated: 19 August 2009, 11:37
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X Factor boss Simon Cowell called in police after a new track from Leona Lewis was stolen from his company SyCo's computers, says a report.
19 August 2009 09:06 AM
Views Comment....117059
X Factor boss Simon Cowell called in police after a new track from Leona Lewis was stolen from his company SyCo's computers, says a report.
Cowell called in the cops after discovering that hackers had been trying to target his label's servers to steal tracks from unreleased albums, claims The Sun.
Last month, some tracks from Alexandra Burke's debut album were leaked on the internet and SyCo bosses thought that they may have been obtained from hard copies which went "missing" from the recording studios.
However, the latest incident has convinced Cowell that serious hackers are behind the "leaks".
It is believed that the stolen track is the single from Leona's new album in collaboration with Justin Timberlake.
A spokesman for SyCo said: "SyCo are working alongside the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, the British Phonographic Industry, the police and investigators in this and they are making fast progress.
"We will certainly look to bring charges against those who are responsible.
"We cannot give any more details at this stage for operational reasons."
This article is powered by Well Contented Ltd
Last updated: 19 August 2009, 11:37
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Wembley date for dance act Diversity
By Tim Stewart 19.08.09
Match day: Diversity will entertain up to 90,000 rugby union fans next month
Britain's Got Talent winners Diversity are set to perform at Wembley - and say it will be more terrifying than being judged by Simon Cowell.
The dance act will entertain up to 90,000 rugby fans at the 12 September match between Saracens and Northampton - the first Premiership rugby union match ever staged at the stadium.
Lead star Ashley Banjo said: "This will be a completely different experience from going in front of Simon Cowell.
"You know with him that as soon as you finish, he is going to be judging you. But it is actually more nerve-wracking to be performing in front of so many people."
Organisers hope that cheap tickets - ÂĢ10 for adults, ÂĢ5 for children - and the added draw of Diversity will see the crowd smash the world record for a club rugby union match.
That is the 82,208 who watched the Heineken Cup semi-final between Leinster and Munster at Croke Park, Dublin in May.
Banjo, 20, said: "It is going to be huge for us and we are really excited about it. I've never even been to Wembley before - the old or the new stadium."
England and Saracens captain Steve Borthwick said: "Diversity are a great bunch of guys and a huge draw.
"Some of the moves they have been showing us are amazing."
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By Tim Stewart 19.08.09
Match day: Diversity will entertain up to 90,000 rugby union fans next month
Britain's Got Talent winners Diversity are set to perform at Wembley - and say it will be more terrifying than being judged by Simon Cowell.
The dance act will entertain up to 90,000 rugby fans at the 12 September match between Saracens and Northampton - the first Premiership rugby union match ever staged at the stadium.
Lead star Ashley Banjo said: "This will be a completely different experience from going in front of Simon Cowell.
"You know with him that as soon as you finish, he is going to be judging you. But it is actually more nerve-wracking to be performing in front of so many people."
Organisers hope that cheap tickets - ÂĢ10 for adults, ÂĢ5 for children - and the added draw of Diversity will see the crowd smash the world record for a club rugby union match.
That is the 82,208 who watched the Heineken Cup semi-final between Leinster and Munster at Croke Park, Dublin in May.
Banjo, 20, said: "It is going to be huge for us and we are really excited about it. I've never even been to Wembley before - the old or the new stadium."
England and Saracens captain Steve Borthwick said: "Diversity are a great bunch of guys and a huge draw.
"Some of the moves they have been showing us are amazing."
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Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck beats Gordon Ramsay with perfect Good Food Guide score
Last updated at 8:54 AM on 19th August 2009
Perfect score: Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck restaurant has scored ten out of ten in the 2010 Good Food Guide
His snail porridge may not be everyone's taste but Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck has won over the Good Food Guide critics who have awarded his restaurant a perfect ten score.
It beat Gordon Ramsay's eponymously named Chelsea establishment, which was the only place in the country to score nine out of 10.
The high marks for both super chefs were described by the guide authors as 'good news at last' after Blumenthal's place in Bray, Berkshire was closed due to the norovirus, and Ramsay's international empire was battered by the recession.
Ramsay said: 'This is great news for both restaurants. We would like to offer Heston our congratulations but we can promise him we will be trying even harder next year to pip him to the top spot.'
The Fat Duck, which famously includes snail porridge on its tasting menus, scored a 'perfect' rating for the second year running.
Blumenthal is known for his use of chemistry to create ever more outlandish dishes, but there was much more to the dining experience than wacky food.
Good Food Guide editor Elizabeth Carter said: 'It is the most extraordinary restaurant in Britain.
'It is food as theatre, the way the waiters interact with the table, it is like a performance.
'You are there for four hours while the meal is almost flown, course-by-course, to you.'
The Fat Duck's website lists a tasting menu at ÂĢ130 which includes a course called Sound of the Sea, during which the diner eats smoked fish, edible 'sand' and 'seaweed' while listening to seagulls' calls on an iPod.
Award-winning food: Delicacies like roasted foie gras (pictured) and snail porridge make the Fat Duck dining experience one to remember
The editor described the meal at the Fat Duck as 'exquisite food taken to the next level'.
'It's a destination restaurant, a place you save up to go to, and you will remember it forever.'
Ramsay's score of nine out of 10 for his Chelsea restaurant represents 'cooking that has reached the pinnacle of achievement', according to the guide's scores.
Ms Carter said the head chef Clare Smyth was 'very good' and the front-of-house staff were second to none.
'It is a restaurant working on the international stage.'
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She added: 'It's been a tough year for all chefs, but these super chefs are at the top of their game and producing superlative food.
'It's difficult to fault the Fat Duck's impeccable standards and Gordon Ramsay's modern French cooking is perfectly executed too.'
She said away from the elite venues, restaurants were also improving.
'It's such an exciting time for British food,' she said. 'Not just at the high end, standards are going up, people are demanding more and chefs are stepping up to the plate, literally.'
The Good Food Guide 2010 goes on sale on September 8.
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Last updated at 8:54 AM on 19th August 2009
Perfect score: Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck restaurant has scored ten out of ten in the 2010 Good Food Guide
His snail porridge may not be everyone's taste but Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck has won over the Good Food Guide critics who have awarded his restaurant a perfect ten score.
It beat Gordon Ramsay's eponymously named Chelsea establishment, which was the only place in the country to score nine out of 10.
The high marks for both super chefs were described by the guide authors as 'good news at last' after Blumenthal's place in Bray, Berkshire was closed due to the norovirus, and Ramsay's international empire was battered by the recession.
Ramsay said: 'This is great news for both restaurants. We would like to offer Heston our congratulations but we can promise him we will be trying even harder next year to pip him to the top spot.'
The Fat Duck, which famously includes snail porridge on its tasting menus, scored a 'perfect' rating for the second year running.
Blumenthal is known for his use of chemistry to create ever more outlandish dishes, but there was much more to the dining experience than wacky food.
Good Food Guide editor Elizabeth Carter said: 'It is the most extraordinary restaurant in Britain.
'It is food as theatre, the way the waiters interact with the table, it is like a performance.
'You are there for four hours while the meal is almost flown, course-by-course, to you.'
The Fat Duck's website lists a tasting menu at ÂĢ130 which includes a course called Sound of the Sea, during which the diner eats smoked fish, edible 'sand' and 'seaweed' while listening to seagulls' calls on an iPod.
Award-winning food: Delicacies like roasted foie gras (pictured) and snail porridge make the Fat Duck dining experience one to remember
The editor described the meal at the Fat Duck as 'exquisite food taken to the next level'.
'It's a destination restaurant, a place you save up to go to, and you will remember it forever.'
Ramsay's score of nine out of 10 for his Chelsea restaurant represents 'cooking that has reached the pinnacle of achievement', according to the guide's scores.
Ms Carter said the head chef Clare Smyth was 'very good' and the front-of-house staff were second to none.
'It is a restaurant working on the international stage.'
More...Granny knows best: The wartime cookery tips to make the most of your money... and your leftovers
Turning a pet into sausages isn't for the squeamish, you may need help from your children
Jo Pratt's recipes: Raspberry, kiwi and elderflower meringue layers
She added: 'It's been a tough year for all chefs, but these super chefs are at the top of their game and producing superlative food.
'It's difficult to fault the Fat Duck's impeccable standards and Gordon Ramsay's modern French cooking is perfectly executed too.'
She said away from the elite venues, restaurants were also improving.
'It's such an exciting time for British food,' she said. 'Not just at the high end, standards are going up, people are demanding more and chefs are stepping up to the plate, literally.'
The Good Food Guide 2010 goes on sale on September 8.
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How do you like the new house, girls? Jamie Oliver takes his growing family for a visit to ÂĢ7.5m super home
By Chris Johnson
Last updated at 12:44 AM on 19th August 2009
With renovation work firmly under way, Jamie Oliver took his family to take a look around what will be their new dream home.
The chef has got the builders in to whip up a ÂĢ7.5m super house in London's exclusive Primrose hill and is merging two properties into one.
Jamie brought along the entire Oliver clan - his wife Jools and daughters Poppy, seven, Daisy, six, and four-month-old Petal.
Jamie Oliver, his wife Jools and their three daughters paid a visit to their new home in North London where renovators are carrying out work
With the older two girls getting taller by the day and having recently expanded the brood, the bigger home will certainly come in handy.
The television star's new abode is being transformed into a 19-room mansion.
The two four-storey terrace houses in Primrose Hill, North London, have become a building site while ÂĢ200,000 worth of alterations are carried out to make the exteriors match.
A network of scaffolding has been erected across the front of both houses while the work, expected to take several months, is carried out.
Mother Jools with the eldest two daughters Poppy and Petal, who are growing taller by the day
Oliver also hopes to build an extension behind the two buildings above his garage, a plan which has angered neighbours who say it will block the view from their gardens and reduce their privacy.
Other plans include ripping out a wooden balustrade and replacing it with a cast-iron one, and changing several of the windows at the front of the building.
Inside, an adjoining wall is being knocked down to create a giant reception room, while the same is happening on the first floor to create a his-and-hers 'dressing area'.
Oliver has invested heavily in property over the past seven years.
The Oliver clan walk away with Jamie carrying the latest edition to the family, four-month old Petal
In 2002 he spent ÂĢ850,000 on a Grade II-listed 16th-century Jacobean mansion in Essex with a swimming pool and boating lake, a rural alternative to his house in Hampstead.
However, he ended up selling his Hampstead home for ÂĢ1.7million after tiring of drinkers leaving the pub next door and calling out asking him for bacon sandwiches in the middle of the night.
He then bought his ÂĢ3million canary-yellow terrace in Primrose Hill.
Last year, the house next door became available and he snapped it up for ÂĢ3.5million.
Renovation: Jamie Oliver has bought the house next door which he will merge with his current home in London's exclusive Primrose Hill
He and his wife plan to spend ÂĢ500,000 making both houses into the home of their dreams.
Both properties will be painted bright yellow and the balconies on the first floors will be reworked so they match. The Olivers have already converted their basement into a ÂĢ200,000 kitchen with a two-ton Rorgue oven costing ÂĢ60,000 alone.
Oliver has become one of the most successful chefs on TV, with a fortune estimated at ÂĢ40million.
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By Chris Johnson
Last updated at 12:44 AM on 19th August 2009
With renovation work firmly under way, Jamie Oliver took his family to take a look around what will be their new dream home.
The chef has got the builders in to whip up a ÂĢ7.5m super house in London's exclusive Primrose hill and is merging two properties into one.
Jamie brought along the entire Oliver clan - his wife Jools and daughters Poppy, seven, Daisy, six, and four-month-old Petal.
Jamie Oliver, his wife Jools and their three daughters paid a visit to their new home in North London where renovators are carrying out work
With the older two girls getting taller by the day and having recently expanded the brood, the bigger home will certainly come in handy.
The television star's new abode is being transformed into a 19-room mansion.
The two four-storey terrace houses in Primrose Hill, North London, have become a building site while ÂĢ200,000 worth of alterations are carried out to make the exteriors match.
A network of scaffolding has been erected across the front of both houses while the work, expected to take several months, is carried out.
Mother Jools with the eldest two daughters Poppy and Petal, who are growing taller by the day
Oliver also hopes to build an extension behind the two buildings above his garage, a plan which has angered neighbours who say it will block the view from their gardens and reduce their privacy.
Other plans include ripping out a wooden balustrade and replacing it with a cast-iron one, and changing several of the windows at the front of the building.
Inside, an adjoining wall is being knocked down to create a giant reception room, while the same is happening on the first floor to create a his-and-hers 'dressing area'.
Oliver has invested heavily in property over the past seven years.
The Oliver clan walk away with Jamie carrying the latest edition to the family, four-month old Petal
In 2002 he spent ÂĢ850,000 on a Grade II-listed 16th-century Jacobean mansion in Essex with a swimming pool and boating lake, a rural alternative to his house in Hampstead.
However, he ended up selling his Hampstead home for ÂĢ1.7million after tiring of drinkers leaving the pub next door and calling out asking him for bacon sandwiches in the middle of the night.
He then bought his ÂĢ3million canary-yellow terrace in Primrose Hill.
Last year, the house next door became available and he snapped it up for ÂĢ3.5million.
Renovation: Jamie Oliver has bought the house next door which he will merge with his current home in London's exclusive Primrose Hill
He and his wife plan to spend ÂĢ500,000 making both houses into the home of their dreams.
Both properties will be painted bright yellow and the balconies on the first floors will be reworked so they match. The Olivers have already converted their basement into a ÂĢ200,000 kitchen with a two-ton Rorgue oven costing ÂĢ60,000 alone.
Oliver has become one of the most successful chefs on TV, with a fortune estimated at ÂĢ40million.
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Kandy Rain are strippers
Kandy Rain, a girl group tipped to make the finals of 'The X Factor', worked in a London strip club before auditioning for the show.
.19 August 2009 12:00 PM
'X Factor' favourites Kandy Rain are all strippers.
The sexy foursome - tipped to make the finals of the ITV singing contest - met while working at London lap-dancing club Secrets.
Azi Jegbefume, Khatereh Dovani, Chemmane Applewhaite and Coco Lloyd performed private dances for ÂĢ30 a time before auditioning for the show - since which they have been branded the UK's version of Pussycat Dolls.
A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "The girls met while working as strippers in Secrets. They want pop careers and have been saving up their tips for singing lessons and costumes.
"They love practising their dance routines at the lap-dancing bars, it gives them a space to learn their moves."
Coco, 22, has also posed topless for Playboy and other men's magazines.
Another source said: "They are all really sexy girls and stripping keeps them fit. They're all good pole dancers and very open-minded. The girls all trade on their looks and they'd do anything for money and fame."
A spokesman for 'The X Factor' insisted the singers have put their raunchy careers on hold while on the programme.
He said: "The girls no longer work as lap-dancers now they're in the show."
Kandy Rain are not the only early favourites steeped in controversy.
Daniel Pearce - who won 'Popstars: The Rivals' in 2002 - has reportedly made it to the later stages of the programme, sparking debate as to whether he should allowed to compete against amateurs.
An 'X Factor' insider said: "Daniel is a really strong contender. I would be surprised if he wasn't in the final three. He has a great voice and he looks good.
"He is so experienced I am surprised that he has been allowed through, but the truth is he is not breaking any of the show rules."
Pearce won a place in boy band One True Voice, who competed against the winners of the show's girl band section, Girls Aloud - the group that made 'X Factor' judge Cheryl Cole famous - before their first single flopped.
Cheryl is reportedly thrilled with Daniel's success, giving him a standing ovation in one audition before exclaiming, "I always liked you'.
The new series of 'The X Factor' begins on Saturday (22.08.09).
Last updated: 19 August 2009, 12:00
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Kandy Rain, a girl group tipped to make the finals of 'The X Factor', worked in a London strip club before auditioning for the show.
.19 August 2009 12:00 PM
'X Factor' favourites Kandy Rain are all strippers.
The sexy foursome - tipped to make the finals of the ITV singing contest - met while working at London lap-dancing club Secrets.
Azi Jegbefume, Khatereh Dovani, Chemmane Applewhaite and Coco Lloyd performed private dances for ÂĢ30 a time before auditioning for the show - since which they have been branded the UK's version of Pussycat Dolls.
A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "The girls met while working as strippers in Secrets. They want pop careers and have been saving up their tips for singing lessons and costumes.
"They love practising their dance routines at the lap-dancing bars, it gives them a space to learn their moves."
Coco, 22, has also posed topless for Playboy and other men's magazines.
Another source said: "They are all really sexy girls and stripping keeps them fit. They're all good pole dancers and very open-minded. The girls all trade on their looks and they'd do anything for money and fame."
A spokesman for 'The X Factor' insisted the singers have put their raunchy careers on hold while on the programme.
He said: "The girls no longer work as lap-dancers now they're in the show."
Kandy Rain are not the only early favourites steeped in controversy.
Daniel Pearce - who won 'Popstars: The Rivals' in 2002 - has reportedly made it to the later stages of the programme, sparking debate as to whether he should allowed to compete against amateurs.
An 'X Factor' insider said: "Daniel is a really strong contender. I would be surprised if he wasn't in the final three. He has a great voice and he looks good.
"He is so experienced I am surprised that he has been allowed through, but the truth is he is not breaking any of the show rules."
Pearce won a place in boy band One True Voice, who competed against the winners of the show's girl band section, Girls Aloud - the group that made 'X Factor' judge Cheryl Cole famous - before their first single flopped.
Cheryl is reportedly thrilled with Daniel's success, giving him a standing ovation in one audition before exclaiming, "I always liked you'.
The new series of 'The X Factor' begins on Saturday (22.08.09).
Last updated: 19 August 2009, 12:00
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'X Factor' stars 'axed for rule-breaking'
Wednesday, August 19 2009, 10:25 BST
By Daniel Kilkelly, Entertainment Reporter
X Factor producers have axed a girlband after one of its members lied about her age, according to a report.
The three-piece group, who have not been named, originally made it through to the judges' homes stage of the competition but were eliminated this week for breaking the rules, The Mirror claims.
It is believed that the singer in question was 15 years old, making her too young for the programme's reinstated '16 and over' age limit.
A source explained: "The girls were filmed being told they hadn't made it through after all. One of them was just 15 and had lied on her application form which was a serious breach of the rules."
The insider added: "The girls were in floods of tears afterwards but the bottom line is they broke the rules."
The decision reportedly means that Harmony Hood, a four-piece band from Coventry, will now be given a reprieve after originally being turned away at boot camp.
Louis Walsh, who is mentoring the groups this year, is expected to choose his final three acts for the live shows later this month.
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Wednesday, August 19 2009, 10:25 BST
By Daniel Kilkelly, Entertainment Reporter
X Factor producers have axed a girlband after one of its members lied about her age, according to a report.
The three-piece group, who have not been named, originally made it through to the judges' homes stage of the competition but were eliminated this week for breaking the rules, The Mirror claims.
It is believed that the singer in question was 15 years old, making her too young for the programme's reinstated '16 and over' age limit.
A source explained: "The girls were filmed being told they hadn't made it through after all. One of them was just 15 and had lied on her application form which was a serious breach of the rules."
The insider added: "The girls were in floods of tears afterwards but the bottom line is they broke the rules."
The decision reportedly means that Harmony Hood, a four-piece band from Coventry, will now be given a reprieve after originally being turned away at boot camp.
Louis Walsh, who is mentoring the groups this year, is expected to choose his final three acts for the live shows later this month.
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Killer Heels march through to X-Factor Boot Camp stage
Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 09:43
A SOUTH Devon trio have beaten 200,000 singers to get through to the X-Factor Boot Camp.
Torbay Hospital nurse Eloise Cole, Dawlish administrator Laura Murch and recruitment consultant Nicola Berryman from Exeter â who perform as Killer Heels â impressed judges with their three part harmony.
After getting through the initial first audition they headed to Cardiff to face Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, singer Dannii Minogue and Girl's Aloud's Cheryl Cole.
"This year it's different," said Eloise.
"You also have a crowd of 2,500 to impress.
"We were really lucky and got lots of support from home. Colleagues came up in their scrubs for the audition. There must of been about 40 friends in all.
"It was very nerve wracking but we had a lot of support and they all stood up and cheered for us."
At the qualifying auditions, the girls sang Abba's hit Give Me, Give Me, Give Me, a song by the Sugababes and Frankie Valli's Beggin'.
After getting a row of 'yeses' the trio headed to Boot Camp at the Hammersmith Apollo a fortnight ago.
"It was a very intense week," Eloise said.
"We were all up very early in the morning and working through the day."
Eloise, Nicola and Laura are remaining tight lipped about if they are chosen to take part in the live show.
Having performed regularly around South Devon as Killer Heels and also as soloists the girls would be in line for a lot of local support.
X-Factor begins this Saturday on ITV1
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 09:43
A SOUTH Devon trio have beaten 200,000 singers to get through to the X-Factor Boot Camp.
Torbay Hospital nurse Eloise Cole, Dawlish administrator Laura Murch and recruitment consultant Nicola Berryman from Exeter â who perform as Killer Heels â impressed judges with their three part harmony.
After getting through the initial first audition they headed to Cardiff to face Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, singer Dannii Minogue and Girl's Aloud's Cheryl Cole.
"This year it's different," said Eloise.
"You also have a crowd of 2,500 to impress.
"We were really lucky and got lots of support from home. Colleagues came up in their scrubs for the audition. There must of been about 40 friends in all.
"It was very nerve wracking but we had a lot of support and they all stood up and cheered for us."
At the qualifying auditions, the girls sang Abba's hit Give Me, Give Me, Give Me, a song by the Sugababes and Frankie Valli's Beggin'.
After getting a row of 'yeses' the trio headed to Boot Camp at the Hammersmith Apollo a fortnight ago.
"It was a very intense week," Eloise said.
"We were all up very early in the morning and working through the day."
Eloise, Nicola and Laura are remaining tight lipped about if they are chosen to take part in the live show.
Having performed regularly around South Devon as Killer Heels and also as soloists the girls would be in line for a lot of local support.
X-Factor begins this Saturday on ITV1
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Marcus gets caught in the act
HAIRY Marcus Akin's habit of announcing when he wants to pleasure himself has backfired.
The 35-year-old window fitter has frequently told other housemates when he wanted to spend a spell by himself.
The Wolverine wannabe has even gone so far in the past to explain his elaborate set-up to keep him hidden from Big Brother's cameras when doing the deed.
After telling Sophie Reade, Siavash Sabbaghpour and Rodrigo Lopes he was off to the toilet, the cheeky trio decided to catch him in the act.
The mucky housemate, who had covered himself in a duvet, looked red-faced as the giggling threesome pulled open the toilet door.
The gang could hardly contain their laughter as an embarrassed Marcus left the loo with his belt buckle undone.
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HAIRY Marcus Akin's habit of announcing when he wants to pleasure himself has backfired.
The 35-year-old window fitter has frequently told other housemates when he wanted to spend a spell by himself.
The Wolverine wannabe has even gone so far in the past to explain his elaborate set-up to keep him hidden from Big Brother's cameras when doing the deed.
After telling Sophie Reade, Siavash Sabbaghpour and Rodrigo Lopes he was off to the toilet, the cheeky trio decided to catch him in the act.
The mucky housemate, who had covered himself in a duvet, looked red-faced as the giggling threesome pulled open the toilet door.
The gang could hardly contain their laughter as an embarrassed Marcus left the loo with his belt buckle undone.
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BBC HUNTS MOONWALKERS FOR NEW TV TALENT SHOW
The JACKSON clan is hoping to discover the next King of Pop by judging the moves of the THRILLER star's biggest fans in a new U.K. TV talent contest.
The BBC are currently drawing up a new show which will search Britain for superfans who have dance moves to rival their idol Michael Jackson's.
And the wannabe Jackos will have to prove themselves to some very important people - including members of the superstar's family.
According to Britain's The Sun newspaper, the U.K. broadcaster is trying to sign Jermaine or La Toya Jackson to act as a judge on the series - as the pair has already won over Brits with stints on U.K. Celebrity Big Brother.
A source tells the publication, "People are so passionate about Michael it makes sense to build a talent show devoted to him and his incredible performances.
"And given that his family played such a huge part in his life, it makes sense for one of them to a judge. Jermaine, Janet or La Toya would be brilliant."
A BBC spokeswoman tells WENN, "We are currently in advanced discussions about commissioning a new entertainment show, which will seek to find Britain's most talented dancer, who can move like the legendary Michael Jackson."
19 August 2009 12:22
The JACKSON clan is hoping to discover the next King of Pop by judging the moves of the THRILLER star's biggest fans in a new U.K. TV talent contest.
The BBC are currently drawing up a new show which will search Britain for superfans who have dance moves to rival their idol Michael Jackson's.
And the wannabe Jackos will have to prove themselves to some very important people - including members of the superstar's family.
According to Britain's The Sun newspaper, the U.K. broadcaster is trying to sign Jermaine or La Toya Jackson to act as a judge on the series - as the pair has already won over Brits with stints on U.K. Celebrity Big Brother.
A source tells the publication, "People are so passionate about Michael it makes sense to build a talent show devoted to him and his incredible performances.
"And given that his family played such a huge part in his life, it makes sense for one of them to a judge. Jermaine, Janet or La Toya would be brilliant."
A BBC spokeswoman tells WENN, "We are currently in advanced discussions about commissioning a new entertainment show, which will seek to find Britain's most talented dancer, who can move like the legendary Michael Jackson."
19 August 2009 12:22
I'm A Celebrity..peter In There Will Katona Join Him
William Hill have opened their annual betting for who will make it into the jungle later this year and Hills see four definite participates and a number of likely contenders.
The odds suggest that Peter Foster (Cherie Blair's Property Adviser), Jimmy White, Peter Andre and Sam Fox are all highly likely to appear, with Lindsay Lohan just 5/2 to make it in there. Hills offer 6/1 that Kerry Katona appears for a second time with her husband Mark Croft also 6/1, whilst Hills offer 14/1 that both Jordan & Peter are in a jungle.
"It would be a massive coup if producers can get either of the Andre's or Kerry/Mark and if they get either we are in for genuine car crash telly," said Hill's spokesman Rupert Adams
William Hill.
TO APPEAR IN 2009 IM A CELEBRITY:
2/5 Peter Foster, 4/7 Jimmy White, 8/11 Peter Andre, EVS Samantha Fox, 5/2 Lindsay Lohan, 5/1 Calum Best, 6/1 Kerry Katona, 6/1 Bianca Gascoigne, 8/1 Fern Britton, 10/1 Amy Winehouse, 10/1 Billy Zane, 10/1 Paul Gascoigne, 12/1 Jordan, 14/1 Fiona Phillips, 16/1 Lily Allen, 20/1 Pete Doherty, 25/1 Either Ant or Dec to appear as a contestant, 100/1 Cherie Blair,
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William Hill have opened their annual betting for who will make it into the jungle later this year and Hills see four definite participates and a number of likely contenders.
The odds suggest that Peter Foster (Cherie Blair's Property Adviser), Jimmy White, Peter Andre and Sam Fox are all highly likely to appear, with Lindsay Lohan just 5/2 to make it in there. Hills offer 6/1 that Kerry Katona appears for a second time with her husband Mark Croft also 6/1, whilst Hills offer 14/1 that both Jordan & Peter are in a jungle.
"It would be a massive coup if producers can get either of the Andre's or Kerry/Mark and if they get either we are in for genuine car crash telly," said Hill's spokesman Rupert Adams
William Hill.
TO APPEAR IN 2009 IM A CELEBRITY:
2/5 Peter Foster, 4/7 Jimmy White, 8/11 Peter Andre, EVS Samantha Fox, 5/2 Lindsay Lohan, 5/1 Calum Best, 6/1 Kerry Katona, 6/1 Bianca Gascoigne, 8/1 Fern Britton, 10/1 Amy Winehouse, 10/1 Billy Zane, 10/1 Paul Gascoigne, 12/1 Jordan, 14/1 Fiona Phillips, 16/1 Lily Allen, 20/1 Pete Doherty, 25/1 Either Ant or Dec to appear as a contestant, 100/1 Cherie Blair,
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BBC to air 'greatest moments' of new 'Who'
Wednesday, August 19 2009, 12:29 BST
By Mayer Nissim, Entertainment Reporter
The BBC has announced a new series of the "greatest moments" of Doctor Who since the programme was relaunched in 2005.
Screened in three parts, Doctor Who's Greatest Moments has been produced by the team behind Doctor Who Confidential and includes a voiceover by Radio 1 DJ Jo Whiley.
The BBC said: "The Confidential team have made good use of their address book!
"It's lovely to get the lowdown from regulars like David Tennant, Freema Agyeman and John Barrowman, who are all on good form and as charming as ever."
It added: "We kick off with the Doctor himself before his companions and enemies nudge him to one side to have their time in the limelight.
"Each episode is split into themed sections, so in the opener we look at several elements of the Doctor's character, such as his humour, intelligence and physicality."
Doctor Who's Greatest Moments begins on August 20 at 8pm on BBC Three.
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Wednesday, August 19 2009, 12:29 BST
By Mayer Nissim, Entertainment Reporter
The BBC has announced a new series of the "greatest moments" of Doctor Who since the programme was relaunched in 2005.
Screened in three parts, Doctor Who's Greatest Moments has been produced by the team behind Doctor Who Confidential and includes a voiceover by Radio 1 DJ Jo Whiley.
The BBC said: "The Confidential team have made good use of their address book!
"It's lovely to get the lowdown from regulars like David Tennant, Freema Agyeman and John Barrowman, who are all on good form and as charming as ever."
It added: "We kick off with the Doctor himself before his companions and enemies nudge him to one side to have their time in the limelight.
"Each episode is split into themed sections, so in the opener we look at several elements of the Doctor's character, such as his humour, intelligence and physicality."
Doctor Who's Greatest Moments begins on August 20 at 8pm on BBC Three.
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Just a pic to remind me of what Sophie can look like.
There are a lot of pictures out there, and I have a feeling there's going to be a lot more as well.
Didn't know she could box.
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There are a lot of pictures out there, and I have a feeling there's going to be a lot more as well.
Didn't know she could box.
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'Bea's worse than Nikki'
BUTCH Lisa Wallace has compared Bea Hamill to Big Brother legend Nikki Grahame - but said the bohemian is more dramatic and bitchier.
Lisa, 41, had been criticising recruitment consultant Bea for acting up over this week's horror themed shopping task.
Nikki fan ... Lisa
"She's a drama queen," Lisa told Charlie Drummond. "A f****** drama queen."
She added: "No-one is a drama queen compared to that."
Charlie suggested the 24-year-old had been put in the house to behave like Nikki Grahame who stared in Big Brother Seven.
The former housemate was famous for her temper tantrums including rants over the house's air conditioning.
"Nikki weren't as bad as her," Lisa said. "Nikki knew her friends."
Fiery Nikki, who appeared on this series of Big Brother for a silent disco task, reportedly said she hates Bea and described her as "one of the most vile housemates they've ever put in there!"
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BUTCH Lisa Wallace has compared Bea Hamill to Big Brother legend Nikki Grahame - but said the bohemian is more dramatic and bitchier.
Lisa, 41, had been criticising recruitment consultant Bea for acting up over this week's horror themed shopping task.
Nikki fan ... Lisa
"She's a drama queen," Lisa told Charlie Drummond. "A f****** drama queen."
She added: "No-one is a drama queen compared to that."
Charlie suggested the 24-year-old had been put in the house to behave like Nikki Grahame who stared in Big Brother Seven.
The former housemate was famous for her temper tantrums including rants over the house's air conditioning.
"Nikki weren't as bad as her," Lisa said. "Nikki knew her friends."
Fiery Nikki, who appeared on this series of Big Brother for a silent disco task, reportedly said she hates Bea and described her as "one of the most vile housemates they've ever put in there!"
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Lisa asks BB to rip off trousers
Day 77, 14:07 BST
By Jenni Marsh, Bollywood Reporter
Lisa has asked Big Brother if she can rip off her trousers along their velcro strap as the werewolf costume is itching her.
In the Diary Room, the housemate said that she would rather wear the outfit as a pair of shorts because she is finding the baggy jeans "uncomfortable to walk round in".
However, Big Brother ignored her question, asking how the other housemates were faring.
"Everyone's loving it," Lisa said. "David's wondering what he's got. I've said he's going to be in a coffin full of rats which would be good."
Big Brother then granted her permission to customise her outfit.
Lisa said: "I'm really happy about my messages from my mum and aunt. I'm feeling really good.
"I just wanted to say thank you for the messages. I haven't been called in and you know I won't just come in."
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Day 77, 14:07 BST
By Jenni Marsh, Bollywood Reporter
Lisa has asked Big Brother if she can rip off her trousers along their velcro strap as the werewolf costume is itching her.
In the Diary Room, the housemate said that she would rather wear the outfit as a pair of shorts because she is finding the baggy jeans "uncomfortable to walk round in".
However, Big Brother ignored her question, asking how the other housemates were faring.
"Everyone's loving it," Lisa said. "David's wondering what he's got. I've said he's going to be in a coffin full of rats which would be good."
Big Brother then granted her permission to customise her outfit.
Lisa said: "I'm really happy about my messages from my mum and aunt. I'm feeling really good.
"I just wanted to say thank you for the messages. I haven't been called in and you know I won't just come in."
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Thanks again Hicky 
Just a quick hello as I've got to go shopping now
Just a quick hello as I've got to go shopping now
quote:Originally posted by grannyg:
Thanks again Hicky
Just a quick hello as I've got to go shopping now
You are most Welcome.
Hope you are keeping well.
Hope you get some nice goodies with your shopping.
Big Brother star wants to find a husband
Bea - In the market for a husband?
'Big Brother' star Bea has said that she thinks she will have to look for a husband after leaving the house because she fears she will not be able to find work.
According to The Sun, the 24-year-old recruitment consultant told fellow housemate Charlie that she quit her job before entering the house and now thought that she would not be able to find another one.
Charlie said: "Just don't go by Bea. Go by Rebecca or Becky, a different name. And dye your hair."
Bea replied: "Honestly, my life was really sorted before I came in here.
"I'm starting to wish I'd never come. I'm just really worried, paranoid."
"I'll just have to get married. I'll just have to find a husband," she said.
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Do you know, I feel sorry for the feller all ready.
Just so she doesn't have to go to work, what a cheek!.
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Bea - In the market for a husband?
'Big Brother' star Bea has said that she thinks she will have to look for a husband after leaving the house because she fears she will not be able to find work.
According to The Sun, the 24-year-old recruitment consultant told fellow housemate Charlie that she quit her job before entering the house and now thought that she would not be able to find another one.
Charlie said: "Just don't go by Bea. Go by Rebecca or Becky, a different name. And dye your hair."
Bea replied: "Honestly, my life was really sorted before I came in here.
"I'm starting to wish I'd never come. I'm just really worried, paranoid."
"I'll just have to get married. I'll just have to find a husband," she said.
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Do you know, I feel sorry for the feller all ready.
Just so she doesn't have to go to work, what a cheek!.
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Right, I'm off home, going to the Hungry Horse for a meal with a couple of my Lads etc.
See you later, don't get into mischief.
See you later, don't get into mischief.
Right, I've arrived home, no-one in, they have gone to the shops or somewhere.
Had to go and get some Diesel, the tank said empty before I went to work and it was the same when I got in, but at least the empty light indicator never came on, so I still had some left, no idea how much though.
I'll just see if there's any more news while i'm on.
Had to go and get some Diesel, the tank said empty before I went to work and it was the same when I got in, but at least the empty light indicator never came on, so I still had some left, no idea how much though.
I'll just see if there's any more news while i'm on.
Sophie thinks David is desperate
By Mirror.co.uk 19/08/2009
Sophie thinks David has taken the news of his nomination so badly because he loves being in the reality TV house so much and is worried about being voted out.
Since hearing he could leave on Friday, the camp housemate launched a tirade against Bea â who is also up for the boot, as is Marcus â because she voted for him.
The glamour model told Rodrigo and Bea: âI just think he doesnât want to leave, he wants to stay. And heâs desperate.â
Rodrigo was also in a pensive mood about the current relationships in the house.
He said: âA few weeks ago I said about the nominations, people will find out after the show whatâs been said and not be friends anymore. But I nominated, and we all nominated two people.â
Bea was also keen to give her opinion, droning on to the other two about her new nemesis: âHeâs just made me feel really, really bad for saying his name.
I was like, âWell look, I had to stay something,â and he said âIâve always stood up for you, Iâve always done this and that, obviously it means nothing to you.â
âI told him itâs not fair to just go crazy. Then Lisa started having a go at me as well.
âShe nominated me on Monday because essentially I got upset, and she said all the time Iâm going, âme me, me, me, me, me, me.â
âAnd I said âI donât agree with that, but thatâs your reasonâ.â
After another long round of explaining why she was the victim in the present situation, bohemian housemate Bea ended with another dig at David.
She added: âAnd David is the first person - if somebody doesnât nominate - heâs going on about âitâs the rules, itâs the rulesâ. Then when people do nominate, itâs fine to nominate anyone; but if you nominate him - big problem.â
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By Mirror.co.uk 19/08/2009
Sophie thinks David has taken the news of his nomination so badly because he loves being in the reality TV house so much and is worried about being voted out.
Since hearing he could leave on Friday, the camp housemate launched a tirade against Bea â who is also up for the boot, as is Marcus â because she voted for him.
The glamour model told Rodrigo and Bea: âI just think he doesnât want to leave, he wants to stay. And heâs desperate.â
Rodrigo was also in a pensive mood about the current relationships in the house.
He said: âA few weeks ago I said about the nominations, people will find out after the show whatâs been said and not be friends anymore. But I nominated, and we all nominated two people.â
Bea was also keen to give her opinion, droning on to the other two about her new nemesis: âHeâs just made me feel really, really bad for saying his name.
I was like, âWell look, I had to stay something,â and he said âIâve always stood up for you, Iâve always done this and that, obviously it means nothing to you.â
âI told him itâs not fair to just go crazy. Then Lisa started having a go at me as well.
âShe nominated me on Monday because essentially I got upset, and she said all the time Iâm going, âme me, me, me, me, me, me.â
âAnd I said âI donât agree with that, but thatâs your reasonâ.â
After another long round of explaining why she was the victim in the present situation, bohemian housemate Bea ended with another dig at David.
She added: âAnd David is the first person - if somebody doesnât nominate - heâs going on about âitâs the rules, itâs the rulesâ. Then when people do nominate, itâs fine to nominate anyone; but if you nominate him - big problem.â
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Hiya gang ....
not been so good but Ok now ...
I hope everyones fit and well ???
not been so good but Ok now ...
I hope everyones fit and well ???
Hyia everybody hope all of you are ok.
Mike, nice to see you, wondered where you had been, glad you are feeling better.
Hicky, thanks for the updates, Bea's a cheeky madam, I should imagine she had frightened most of the male population of this country away with her antics over the past couple of weeks!!
Fern Brittain would be great in SCD, she would bring viewers in because I think she is another nice person, why are they putting her with Brendon? Put her with the lovely Anton, I say.
Anyone on the cloudy place, please go and check out my new blog entry, I would like some feed back about it. It's called the pleasures of living with cats...
Mike, get your self over there and become my buddy or else!!
Another thing I am thinking of doing is once the forums open and we are permantly over there is to have a book review of the books I am currently reading as my blog will be available to buddies only, maybe we could even all of us do our own reviews and a sort of online book club - that would be really fun!!
I really have changed my opinion of over there and can see the advantages of the place, maybe I will revive my Big Brother 10 ghost story, with updated characters, Bea as a vampire anybody??
Had a lovely day so far and going to friends in a bit for a barbie as weather is gorgeous here, will be on later and tell you all about the day.
Love to you all and see you later.
Mike, nice to see you, wondered where you had been, glad you are feeling better.
Hicky, thanks for the updates, Bea's a cheeky madam, I should imagine she had frightened most of the male population of this country away with her antics over the past couple of weeks!!
Fern Brittain would be great in SCD, she would bring viewers in because I think she is another nice person, why are they putting her with Brendon? Put her with the lovely Anton, I say.
Anyone on the cloudy place, please go and check out my new blog entry, I would like some feed back about it. It's called the pleasures of living with cats...
Mike, get your self over there and become my buddy or else!!
Another thing I am thinking of doing is once the forums open and we are permantly over there is to have a book review of the books I am currently reading as my blog will be available to buddies only, maybe we could even all of us do our own reviews and a sort of online book club - that would be really fun!!
I really have changed my opinion of over there and can see the advantages of the place, maybe I will revive my Big Brother 10 ghost story, with updated characters, Bea as a vampire anybody??
Had a lovely day so far and going to friends in a bit for a barbie as weather is gorgeous here, will be on later and tell you all about the day.
Love to you all and see you later.