Big Brother most complained about TV show of 2014, Ofcom reveals

Channel 5's Big Brother was the most complained about show of 2014, broadcast watchdog Ofcom has revealed.

Thousands complained about Big Brother.
Image - tellymix / Channel 5.

The regulator says it received almost 4,000 complaints about the show, and there were hundreds more complaints about Celebrity Big Brother, which was also aired on Channel 5.

Also making the top of the complaints list was Channel 4's Benefits Street and a documentary about dog fighting, whilst soap Coronation Street received 367 complaints in the past year - more than one a day - and BBC rival received 316.

X Factor drew 360 complaints, whilst soap Emmerdale received 243 complaints.

Elton John and David Furnish marry in the World's first ever SOCIAL MEDIA ceremony!

Elton John and his partner David Furnish have married in what is being dubbed the first ever social media wedding.

The vows. Image - Instagram.com/EltonJohn

The pair shared photos from their intimate day on their Instagram pages, with photos including the saying of the vows, the welcoming of the guests, a menu of the wedding lunch and cards the couples have been sent by family and friends.

They used the 'hashtag' #ShareTheLove - a reference to the fact they have been sharing their day with thousands of fans online. 

The wedding lunch menu.
Image - instagram.com/EltonJohn

"The perfect end to the perfect day". Cards sent to the Happy Couple!
Image - instagram.com/eltonjohn

Sherlock's return from the dead is the most talked about TV moment of the year (along with Cheryl's return to the X Factor)

Sherlock's return to our screens was the biggest TV Talker of the year, according to a new study.

Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock.
Image - tumblr.com

After Sherlock, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, had seemingly committed suicide, the nation was gripped as he returned for another series earlier this year...his apparent return from the dead was tweeted about over 639,000 times!

Also getting viewers tweeting was Oberyn's death in Game Of Thrones (404,000 tweets), Cheryl Fernandez-Versisini's return to the X Factor (372,000 tweets) and The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins' breakdown in the jungle on I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here (336,000 tweets).

Also in the top ten were Peter Capaldi becoming the next Doctor Who, and Celebrity Big Brother. The analysis was carried out by Telegraph Hill, and all figures are correct as according to the ITV News Website. Tea Break Talkers found out about the story as a result of, surprise surprise, a tweet!

ITV's Text Santa Appeal has record total of £5.5 million

George Clooney starred in an episode of Downton Abbey.
Image - ITV

ITV's annual Text Santa event has raised a record £5.5 million.

The total at the end of Friday Night's telethon was £5,503,065. The money raised will be split between six good causes; Teenage Cancer Trust, Guide Dogs, WellChild, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Alzheimer's Society and Together For Short Lives.

Highlights of last night's show included a special episode of hit show Downton Abbey starring George Clooney, and an 'I'm a Celebrity' themed trial for pop supergroup McBusted.

It's Panic Saturday! 13 million of us set to rush to the high-street to make last minute Christmas buys

£2 million pounds is set to be spent EVERY MINUTE today as 13 million shoppers rush to shops across the country, with Christmas now just days away.

Experts have dubbed today - the last Saturday before Christmas - "Panic Saturday", and stores are preparing for record numbers of shoppers. A total of £1.2 BILLION is set to be spent in total today - that's an average of around £92 per shopper.

Some of the biggest stores on the High Street have cut prices in a bid to lure in shoppers dashing for products for friends and family.

I'm Fired! Nick Hewer quits The Apprentice as "my stamina is not up to the long weeks"

Nick Hewer has walked out on Lord Alan Sugar, saying he is leaving hit show The Apprentice "with relief tinged with regret".

I'm Fired! Nick Hewer walks out on "very generous" Lord Sugar
as he hasn't got the stamina to continue on his show.
Image - BBC

Hewer, who has been Lord Sugar's sidekick on the hit show since in began in 2005, added: "It takes stamina to follow candidates week after week, and my stamina is not up to the long weeks".

Of Lord Sugar, Nick said: "Alan's a very generous friend. The best thing about working for him is his vibrancy".

Alan said on Twitter last night it was "with a heavy heart" that he had to say farewell "to my good friend Nick Hewer", adding: "I thank him sincerely for the past 10 years".

THE FINAL OF THE APPRENTICE AIRS AT 9pm ON BBC ONE, SUNDAY

Is the Queen set to announce she's ABDICATING in her SPEECH on Christmas Day?

Today's Mirror front page. Image via bbc.

Imagine the scene: You've just finished your Christmas dinner (turkey with all the trimmings), and the whole family is gathered around the television in the living room. It's 15.00, and so the Queen's Speech is about to be broadcast to the nation. Her Majesty clears her throat, the National Anthem is played and she announces that she is going to abdicate, leaving her son Prince Charles as King.

Forget Christmas, the World's media outlets would go into meltdown! Now, that scenario may seem like something straight from the pages of a fantasy novel, or from a TV show being shown on channel 5...but this is what COULD happen on Christmas Day this year. That's if betting statistics are to be believed!

According to today's Daily Mirror, there has been a "rush" of bets placed on the Queen abdicating in her speech. Coral is reported to have suspended bets, for which the odds were at 10/1.

Unsurprisingly, Royal sources told the newspaper the rumours are not true! Twitter users have taken the rumours another way - believing they have been started by TV bosses and the Palace in order to boost viewing figures of Her Majesties address to the nation...

UK Weather Forecast: A rainy start for many parts tomorrow, with temperatures remaining milder than expected

Hello there, I hope you've had a great day! It's been warmer for us in the UK today, after that warm front moved in from the West behind the band of rain which swept the country last night! We're expecting to see the warmer weather continue on Thursday, although it will go colder from Friday onward once again.

By Ben
Wardle

What about the picture we saw today then? Well, we did see those warmer temperatures, with it considerably milder than it has been in previous days! There have been scattered showers throughout the day, especially affecting Wales, some in Ireland, and the South of England.

Those patches of rain are set to continue into this evening, although it should, on thw whole, clear in the south of England, with Northern parts of England and Wales set to see overnight rainfall.

By tomorrow morning, a new band of rain is set to have moved in across the country - when you're up and about in the rush hour, anyone along the Western coast of the British Isles (Western Scotland, North Western and Central England, Northern Ireland and Wales) will need to be prepared to face the elements!!

That rain is set to continue falling into the main 'body' of Thursday, with mainland Wales, Northern England and far Western Scotland will all see persistent rain.

 Temperature wise were looking at afternoon temperatures of 14 degrees C in London, 12 degrees in Cardiff, 13 in Manchester, 9 for Belfast and a cooler 7 degrees in Edinburgh at 15.00.

Well, we're one week away from Christmas now...so it's very exciting to see if we'll have a White Christmas! I'll keep you posted!! New on Twitter - @weatherwithben

Rihanna becomes creative director at Puma

Rihanna is 'very grateful' for the
opportunity. Image - PUMA.

Pop Star Rihanna has a new job...creative director at sportswear brand Puma.

According to reports, the star will now play a key role in the womenswear section of the brand.

As part of her deal with the business, Rihanna will become a brand ambassador and star in an advertising campaign next year.

Speaking of the deal, the Umbrella and Disturbia singer said: "Very grateful for this opportunity". Puma bosses named her 'global profile, her charisma, and individuality, her ambition' as reasons making her 'perfect' for the brand.

UK Weather Forecast: Rain across the whole UK overnight...but warmer temperatures tomorrow!

By Ben
Wardle

We've got quite a few changes in the weather over the next 16 hours or so, with rain moving in (and hopefully clearing) overnight - and then warmer temperatures on Wednesday!

We'll start with overnight then, and we will see the UK covered in rain from late Tuesday into the early hours of Wednesday - wherever you are, from Edinburgh to London, you're best to keep an umbrella or raincoat to hand, with the rain travelling East and hopefully clearing the UK by around 04.00 Wednesday. There are, however, expected to be further patches of rain moving in from the West, although it should be largely clear for the UK from 09.00 onwards.

We've got good news on the temperatures for tomorrow - it's going to get a little warmer, with London, Cardiff and Manchester seeing temperatures in the double figures. It's all because of a new Warm Front moving in from across the Atlantic, and temperatures (degrees Celsius) could edge up to 12 degrees in the capital. That's a nice change from today's high in London of 7 degrees C!

Temperatures up in Scotland will be slightly lower at around 8 degrees on Wednesday.

So with warmer temperatures expected tomorrow, and the rain set to have cleared by rush hour tomorrow morning, we should be in for a good day weather wise...although you may need to watch out for the odd shower here and there.


I've got more on twitter, @weatherwithben, and I'll have your next day's forecast available tomorrow.
Have a lovely evening!

Abbey Clancy "super excited" to be expecting her second child with hubby Peter Crouch

Abbey is best known for her modelling
and winning Strictly.
Image - Twitter. 

Model and Strictly Come Dancing champion Abbey Clancy is "super excited" to be expecting her second child.

She told her 341,000 followers that she and husband Peter Crouch "couldn't be happier" that they are expecting their second child. They welcomes their first child, daughter Sophia Ruby, into the world back in March 2011.

Fans and famous friends rushed to congratulate the couple, with Kelly Hoppen MBE tweeting "all the best", whilst Katie Elanor Grand - Editor In Chief of Love Magazine - tweeted: "Let's hope it's another tall one".

Booked for the Brits: Taylor Swift, Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran all set to perform

What do Taylor Swift, Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran all have in common?

Image via capitalfm.com website

The trio have all been booked to perform at the Brits!

The music awards show will take place in February 2015, broadcast on ITV live from the O2 arena in London.

We're excited already!

VIDEOS TO GO
Ed Sheeran - Sing - BBC Music Awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pGMIRCe7XA
Sam Smith - I'm not the Only One - iHeart Radio Theater - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NMhjmLGRak
Taylor Swift - Shake It Off - X Factor Australia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2S8FKQyyUU

All change on the Chart Show! Radio 1 chart countdown gets a new voice (and face) for the new year

Clara Amfo is to replace Jameela Jamil as host of the Official Chart Show on Radio 1, it has today been confirmed.

Clara is the new presenter of the chart show on Radio 1.
Image - BBC. (Copyright)

Clara, a Radio 1XTRA presenter, will replace Jameela from January 2015. Jamil is stepping down as host of the three hour show - which airs on Sunday from 4pm - after two years. She said she decided to quit after a recent cancer scare "jolted" her to "travel and work abroad".

New host Clara Amfo said is was an "absolute honour" to take over the reins of the show, describing it as a "dream come true". She added that she "can't wait to announce the UK's number one for the first time".

Congratulations, Ben! TV critics shocked as Haenow wins The X Factor 2014

Ben Haenow has shocked bookies and TV critics by winning The X Factor 2014.

Ben was crowned winner last night. He said he thought it was
all a dream. Image - Ben Haenow on Twitter. 

Haenow, from Croydon, beat Fleur East to take the X Factor crown, after the two went head-to-head in a packed Wembley Arena.

After the show, Ben took to Twitter to say: "Cannot explain how amazing this feels" adding: "Happiest man alive right now". This morning, he tweeted: "Woke up and thought I'd dreamt last night!".

Simon Cowell, the shows boss and mentor of BOTH acts in the final, told Ben after his win: "You deserved it, you're a great guy" adding: "This is your moment".

Fleur came second.
Image - Fleur East / Twitter. 

Over 10 million votes are thought to have been cast, with Ben taking 57% of the vote against Fleur. On Saturday night, Andrea had been knocked out of the competition, leaving just Haenow and East to battle it out.

Runner up Fleur took to twitter to congratulate Ben, saying he was "such a lovely guy".

It's beginning to SOUND a lot like Christmas! 18.7 million Christmas songs streamed in the last week alone

Christmas songs have been streamed 39 million times so far this year, the Official Charts Company has revealed.

According to their website, there have been 18.7 million streaming's of former Christmas Number Ones and songs in the past week alone, with the most popular track Mariah Carey's 'All I want for Christmas is You'. Her hit single was streamed a staggering 861,000 times last week.

The Official Charts Company released the data as it announced that, for the first time, streaming figures will be included in the Christmas Number One figures - meaning a classic tune could steal the prestigious spot thanks to being streamed. It means Mariah Carey and other artists including Wham! and Wizzard are expected to return to the Top 40 in the coming week.

The Christmas Number One will be announced at 7pm GMT next Sunday - Tea Break Chats will bring you the news as it breaks. 

What we're doing for Christmas: Eating, Talking...and perhaps even some walking!

A new poll has revealed the number one thing we'll all be doing on Christmas Day...EATING!

The thing were expecting to do on Christmas Day? EAT!
Image - theorganiceprepper.ca

That's according to The Sun on Sunday, who conducted a survey of 3,200 people across the UK. They found that 'Eat Christmas Food' is the number one thing we expect to to on the big day, with 'Talk with Family' second on the list. Third was 'Watch TV shows', whilst fourth was 'Watch Films'.

Fifth on their list was 'Cook' whilst sixth was 'Go for a Walk'.

So what will be all be drinking to wash down our festive feast? SOFT DRINKS it appears, followed by White Wine, Red Wine and then Champagne.

Best not have anything that will send you to sleep too early though...just under 1 in 3 of us (30%) are expecting to watch The Queen's Speech at 3pm. However, half of respondents (50%) were not planning to see Her Majesty's message - whilst 20% of people weren't sure. Well, I'm sure you could find a Come Dine With Me repeat on if you get a little bored...

The Prince of Hearts! Little George is picture perfect in Christmas snaps

Aaawh! Here's an early Christmas gift from the Royals...an adorable snap of little Prince George, the first born of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Little Prince George. Image - Press Association. No copyright infringement
Intended. 

This photo has been released by the British monarchy to mark Christmas 2014, and shows the adorable prince looking remarkably similar to dad William when he was at the same age.

Little George, who will one day be King of England, better make the most of Christmas...next year, he's set to have a little brother or sister sharing the presents and 'leave the cookie out for Santa' rituals. The Duchess is due to give birth in the Spring of next year.

 

The Female Boss Is Back! Tulisa makes sensational return to X Factor

Image - ITV X Factor

Tulisa has made a sensational return to The X Factor, stepping in as a judge on tonight's live final after Mel B was taken ill.

Tulisa, known by fans are The Female Boss, has had a rough year after a court battle with a tabloid reporter, but showed she is now back to her best after appearing alongside Simon, Cheryl and Louis on the judging panel.

X Factor Final 2014: Fleur favourite to win show...whilst Simon is the favourite judge!

Fleur East is the favourite to win The X Factor, according to a new poll, with 38% of the British Public backing her.

Fleur, pictured above, is favourite to win.
Image - tellymix.co.uk. 

24% of respondents to the survey for The Sun said they thought Ben Haenow should take the crown, whilst 15% named Andrea Faustini as their winner. 1 in 4 respondents (23%) said they did not know who they wanted to win.

And all is not lost for Fleur is she doesn't win this weekends final...35% of the 2,088 respondents said she would have the biggest singing career out of all the shows contestants, regardless of the result.

The Sun poll also revealed show boss Simon Cowell as the favourite judge (39%), with Cheryl second (20%) and Mel B (18%) third most popular. Only 9% thought Louis Walsh was the best judge on the panel.

What does the future hold for Simon's show? Well, 48% of people - that's just under 1 in 2 - believe that The X Factor SHOULDN'T return next year. 38% (1 in 3) said it should, whilst 13% weren't sure.

All statistics from The Sun's exclusive poll, published in the newspaper today. 

X Factor Final 2014: Tulisa set to replace ILL Mel B on the judging panel tonight

Mel B won't be on the final tonight due to ill health, say reports.
Image - Getty Images. No copyright infringement intended.

Tulisa is set to replace Mel B on the final of The X Factor as the Spice Girl is too unwell to appear on the show.

Mel, whose act Andrea is in tonight's final, is said to be suffering from exhaustion, and media reports suggest she has been hospitalised. According to reports today, Tulisa, who has appeared as a full time judge on the show, will take her seat on the judging panel alongside Cheryl, Simon and Louis.

The story has appeared on the front pages of both The Sun and the Daily Mirror, with the tabloids reporting Mel is 'seriously ill'.

Lonely Christmas: 1 in 10 Pensioners expect to spend Christmas on their own

1 in 10 O.A.P's expect to spend most of Christmas on their own, according to a new survey.

The BBC poll also found that 28% of adults feel lonely at least some of the time during the year, and that 18-24 year olds are just as likely to feel lonely as those who are over 65.

The survey of 2,000 people revealed that men are more likely to spend Christmas on their own, as were respondents who came from poorer backgrounds. Director of the Campaign to end Loneliness, Laura Ferguson, told the BBC: "Loneliness is not just experienced at Christmas, so we need to support people all year round".

Image - sodahead.com

According to the BBC survey responses, 65%, or two in three, of us think we should do more to help friends, family and neighbours who are lonely.

The corporations survey came as Age UK revealed that 400,000 over 65's are worried about being lonely this Christmas. Age UK Charity Director Caroline Abrahams said: "The festive season is usually a time for celebration with loved ones and these figures come as a timely reminder of the scale of the issue".


Tea Break Chats is raising awareness of loneliness and Mental Health in the UK and across the World. Throughout the festive season, we will be highlighting this issue, in addition to brightening your day with lifestyle and entertainment features.

3.9 million tune in to see Ed Sheeran and Pharrell Williams pick up top gongs at BBC Music Awards

3.9 million people watched the first ever BBC Music Awards last night, according to overnight viewing figures, which saw Ed Sheeran and Pharrell Williams among the big winners.

Pharrell was the big winner at the first ever BBC Music Awards.
He was presented with his gongs by Gwen Stefani. Image - BBC. 

Sheeran, who also performed his hit single Sing at the bash, took the prize for Best British Act of the year, whilst Pharrell Williams scooped the award for Best International Artist.

Pharrell also won Song of the Year for his International hit 'Happy'. Viewing figures for the show peaked at 21.00, with an audience of 4.7 million, which was when Pharrell was collecting his award.

The live show - the first ever BBC Music Awards - was broadcast on the BBC's flagship channel, in addition to being live on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 2. There were performances from One Direction, Clean Bandit and Gregory Porter.

Happy Christmas Jumper Day! To celebrate today's big day, we've got a picture special!

Lovely! Image - biensucre.com MORE BELOW!

*Picture Special - Christmas jumpers below!*

Well, if you're not already in the festive spirit (you're leaving it a bit late!), you certainly will be by this evening.

That's because today is Christmas Jumper Day (how exciting!) a day when we're all encouraged to join in the festive fun by donning our finest Christmas knitwear!

It's all in aid of Save The Children, a fantastic charity working across the World to help some of the World's most vulnerable children - saving thousands of lives day in, day out.#



It's now the Third year of the Christmas Jumper Day - to date over £1.6 million has been raised.
So please do feel free to embrace the Christmas spirit...and wear your Christmas jumper! Here's a little inspiration...

Make sure you wrap up warm! This man's crazy hat designs will see you through the winter months in style...

It's getting very chilly now, so what better way to not only warm your head...and also your heart? A new Instagram page called chiliphilly has been launched, showcasing the finest of Phil Ferguson's hats!

Mr Ferguson's idea has gone down a treat...he has 6,800 followers on the site! With hats as crazy as coffee, hot dogs, doughnuts and even a cactus, it's not hard to see why. The question is, which one is the top of the lot?


Images - Instagram 

Deck the Halls? This year, it's all about decorating your BEARD with BAUBLES!

Like it?
Image - News Dog Media / via Daily Mail

Many of us have so been busy decorating the Christmas tree, we've let the latest trend pass us by...baubles for your BEARD!

The new craze is sweeping the nation, as blokes get into the festive spirit in the weeks leading up to the big day.

The idea was first invented by an advertising agency for their Christmas card this year...then the accessories became a global hit, with sales as far as the U.S and Australia!

A bag of the little accessories retails for $7.80.

So what do you think of the Beard Baubles?
Share your thoughts!

Tweet us! @TeaBreakChats

It's beginning to look a lot like
Christmas!
Image - News Dog Media / via Daily Mail.

Festive Fireworks: Eastender's star to go "insane" and SMASH Queen Vic to pieces over rape reveal

Eastender's favourite Mick Carter is set to have a meltdown this Christmas after learning that his wife Linda has been raped by a family member.

Mick is set to tear the Queen Vic pub to pieces.
Image - Digital Spy.

Mick, played by Danny Dyer, will throw the iconic Queen Victoria bust into the bar, according to The Sun, and 'trash' the pub in anger.

Viewers saw Linda, played by Kellie Bright, raped by Dean Carter two months ago. Although Mick does not know, Dean is in fact his brother. Linda has kept quiet over the past several weeks, fearful about the effect the revelation will have on her family.

But, as the spoiler reveals, the truth is set to come out over the Turkey...and tensions will reach breaking point.

Danny Dyer said: "I take insanity to a new level. Justice is served. Beautifully".

Biggest Earner In Music Revealed: Dr Dre nets a staggering $620 million!

Dr Dre's windfall is thought to be, in part, down to the sale of his
Beats business to Apple.
Image - USA TODAY.

Forbes magazine has unveiled Dr Dre as the biggest earner in the music industry, reporting that the producer, rapper and entrepreneur has made a staggering $620 million (before tax) in the past year.

The majority of his windfall is thought to come from the sale of his company, Beats, to Apple for $3 billion. The company is best known for its headphones range, which cost around $300 each.

Dr Dre's earnings dwarfed those of the second top earning music star in 2014, Beyonce, who netted $115 million in the past year.

1 in 3 men feel lonely at Christmas, says new survey for the Samaritans

1 in 3 men feel lonely at Christmas, a new survey by the Samaritans has revealed, and 1 in 2 men feel sad or depressed over the festive season, according to the poll.

The shocking figures highlight the fact that, whilst Christmas is seen as a happy and merry time, millions of us suffer in silence.

30% of men said they felt stressed or anxious at Christmas.
Image - q13fox.com

Samaritan's found that 48% of men feel 'sad or depressed at Christmas time', 45% of men feel 'that other expect them to be happy at Christmas when they're not', and that 30% of men felt 'stressed or anxious at Christmas time'.

With the survey's figures showing 37% of men admit to feeling lonely at Christmas, the Samaritan's Chief Executive Catherine Johnstone said: "Many of our male callers have told us that Christmas is a tough time for them, which is why our inspirational volunteers will be available round the clock, for anyone who is struggling to cope, including on Christmas Day".

**You can support the Samaritans with their inspirational work by visiting www.samaritans.org/donate**

**You can contact the Samaritans for support, 24 hours a day, by calling 08457 90 90 90, in the UK**


Tea Break Chats is campaigning for better awareness of mental health and loneliness in the UK and globally, and is a strong supporter of telephone helplines. Tea Break Chats Editor Ben Wardle said we are "committed to improving the lives of people across the World through awareness of helplines who can provide help and support in even the darkest of hours, and through providing uplifting and entertaining news stores here at teabreakchats.blogspot.com, 365 days a year". 

The BBC THEME PARK: Will you be visiting Doctor Who World? Top Gear Towers?

The BBC is set to open a THEME PARK, with attractions set to include Doctor Who, Top Gear and Sherlock themed rides.

Will you be visiting BBC Land? Image: blogs.indiewire.com

The Guardian reports that BBC Worldwide - the Beeb's commercial arm - has struck a deal to 'allow a range of its programmes and characters to be "brought to life" at a new £2bn theme park' set to be built in North Kent.

Doctor Who, Sherlock and Top Gear are among popular shows set to be turned into attractions at the site, due to open in around 5 years, with developers of the park now reported to be whittling down programmes and brands which are to be turned into rides, interactive simulators and experiences.

Director of live events at BBC Worldwide, Stephen Davies, said "the idea behind this resort is a really exciting way of celebrating the very special place the BBC has in British culture".

Taking the leap of faith! Meet the celebrities who are set to take part in The Jump on Channel 4...

SCROLL DOWN FOR OUR EXCLUSIVE PICTURE SPECIAL. 

A Gogglebox regular, a former JLS star, a Strictly Come Dancing professional and an I'm A Celebrity star are just four of the celebrities who have signed up for the latest series of reality show The Jump.

The Channel 4 show sees the 16 contestants taking part in different winter sports, including ski cross, bobsleigh and slalom. They will, in some cases, literally be taking a Leap of Faith! Here are just a handful of the stars set to take part...

TOWIE & I'm a Celeb star Joey Essex might want to wrap up warm...
Image - mirror.co.uk

Strictly star Ola Jordan is swapping the ballroom for the bobsleigh
Image - express.co.uk

And 5, 6, 7, 8! Louie Spence will add a little glitz!
Image - brentwoodgazette.co.uk

It's JL-JUMP! JLS star JB Gill is taking part
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Phil Tufnell is best known as a Question of Sport team captain
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House of common's speakers wife Sally Bercow is an addition to
the line up.
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X Factor star Stacey Solomon will be taking The Jump
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One half of Gogglebox's 'Posh Couple', Dom Parker, will this time be
on the TV...not just watching it!
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The Nation's Favourite Sandwich filling? It's Chicken and Bacon!

The UK's Favourite Sandwich has been revealed as...Chicken and Bacon.

That's according to The British Sandwich Association, who have been scrutinising data from the UK's supermarkets. Research has revealed we spend £7.5 billion on sandwiches every year, and that the market is growing at a rate of 5.8%!

Who doesn't love a sandwich?!
Image - remarkablechatter.org

The second most popular sarnie is prawn, according to the research, with the BLT (Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato) in third place.

Chicken seems to the the favourite filling overall - four of the top nine sandwiches in the UK have chicken in, and figures show Brit's consume 43,000 tonnes of chicken on sandwiches every year!

Season's Screenings! The nation's favourite Christmas movie of all time revealed...

The Nation's Favourite Christmas movie has been revealed as It's a Wonderful Life.

Did YOUR favourite Christmas movie make the top 10?
Scroll down to find out! Image - dreamatico.com

The film took the top spot in the Odeon Cinema poll of 2,000 people, with Home Alone second and The Snowman third in the results rankings.

Also making the top 10 were Miracle on 34th Street, The Muppet Christmas Carol and The Polar Express.

It's A Wonderful Life won with 16% of the vote, Home Alone received 11% whilst The Snowman was chosen by 1 in 10 (10%) of respondents.

Andy Edge, the commercial director of Odeon in UK & Ireland, said: "There's no better way to bring the family together over Christmas than a good film, and this list has new films alongside timeless classics, showing the enduring appeal of the festive Christmas experience".

SCROLL DOWN TO SEE OUR PICTURE SPECIAL OF THE TOP 10. Right, that's the film sorted...now it's time for the nibbles! (Mince Pie flavoured popcorn, anyone?!)

1. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Image - filmoria.co.uk

2. Home Alone (1990)
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3. The Snowman (1982)
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4. Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
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5. White Christmas (1954)
Image - torrentbutler.eu

6. Elf (2003)
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'Sad' Zoella hits back at press reports: "I AM NOT QUITTING YOUTUBE"

The Queen of the internet Zoella has vented her anger at press reports she's quitting Youtube for good, tweeting "the stuff press write about it is literally ridiculous".

Zoe's profile picture
Image - twitter

She had earlier this week tweeted she was "taking a few days out", sparking a media frenzy over whether the vlogger would be leaving the limelight behind for good.

Angry Zoella said the press were "twisting stuff to gain views". Fans tweeted there support for the star, with one writing "just ignore it, take your time", whilst another added; "YOU TELL THEM ZOE!"

The YouTuber, real name Zoe Sugg, had sparked fears for her health after tweeting that the internet was 'clouding up my brain'. 

Is Jacqueline Jossa about to bow out of Eastenders FOREVER? (So did Lauren kill Lucy?)

Eastender's star Jacqueline Jossa has sparked rumours that her character killed Lucy Beale on the hit show after she said she's filming her last scenes on the show.

Has Jossa's character Lauren got
something to hide?
Image - twitter. 

The pregnant actress tweeted: "Can't believe I will be filming my last scenes for Enders soon!!" adding: "So crazy". She continued: "Nearly five years of my life, amazing".

Fans were unsure whether Jossa was simply referring to maternity leave, or whether she is to make a permanent exit from the BBC One soap. There was speculation that it all ties in with a revelation that Lauren killed 'pal' Lucy Beale, as the show films its scenes months in advance.

One follower asked "You will be back or no more Lauren Branning?", whilst another asked: "are you coming back or leaving for good?"

Shock and Concern as Alfie Deyes & Zoella announce they're QUITTING vlogging

Vloggers Alfie Deyes and Zoe Sugg have shocked the internet after announcing they're quitting YouTube...for a few days, at least. 

Zoe said the internet is 'clouding up my
brain'. Image - Zoe on twitter. 

The famous duo have been taking part in Vlogmas, where Youtubers post a video everyday during advent, sharing their preparations for the 25th. 

Zoe tweeted that she was "taking a few days out and off the internet because it's clouding up my brain" adding: "Thanks for understanding". Her tweet have been favourited over 14,000 times and retweeted by over 2,700 users. Among the comments were: "We totally understand, enjoy it" and "Hope you feel better after a wee break". 

Alfie, who has 1.97 million followers on twitter, tweeted he and Zoe were to take "a few days out of daily vlogging" adding; "a little break will do us good". Comments left on his tweet included: "Hope everything is OK" and "You two really deserve a break".