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Christopher Biggins: 'No more Surprise Surprise'

10 Oct 2012

TV Gossip

Christopher Biggins does not believe 'Surprise Surprise' should come back to TV. The camp comedian played a part in the original show - hosted by showbiz legend Cilla Black - when it first aired, but is unsure if it is a good idea for Holly…

Paddy McGuinness wants Take Me Out for OAPs

5 Oct 2012

TV Gossip

Paddy McGuinness wants to make 'Take Me Out' for pensioners. The 39-year-old TV presenter is keen to do a special OAP episode of the ITV1 dating show in a similar style to elderly editions of 'Blind Date', a dating game show hosted by Cilla Black…

Holly Willoughby's Surprise excitement

19 Sep 2012

TV Gossip

Holly Willoughby "can't wait" to start work on 'Surprise, Surprise'. The 'This Morning' host is to front a revamped version of the popular programme - which was presented by Cilla Black and saw members of the public stunned with the fulfillment of…

Gok Wan to host new dating show

5 Jul 2012

TV Gossip

Gok Wan will host a new dating show on Channel 4. The outspoken makeover expert has been chosen to front matchmaking show 'Baggage', and TV executives hope popular presenter Gok could become the new Cilla Black. An insider told The Sun newspaper…

Keith Lemon recruits Cilla Black

6 Apr 2012

TV Gossip

Keith Lemon has recruited Cilla Black to appear on his new show 'LemonAid'. Comedy host Keith says he will have a different celebrity helper on every episode of the new show - where he makes people's wishes come true, much like cult 80s TV show…

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Holly Willoughby honoured to host Surprise Surprise

15 Mar 2012

TV Gossip

Holly Willoughby says being asked to front the 'Surprise Surprise' special is "an incredible honour". The 'This Morning' presenter will host the hour-long special of the show - originally fronted by Cilla Black from 1984 to 2001 - for ITV1, which…

Holly Willoughby to host Surprise, Surprise

10 Feb 2012

TV Gossip

Holly Willoughby is set to host a new series of 'Surprise, Surprise'. The blonde beauty is being lined up to present the ITV1 show - originally hosted by Cilla Black from 1984 to 2001 - which will feature uplifting features, such as bringing distant…

Nicola Roberts doesn't struggle with songs

29 Jan 2012

Music Gossip

Nicola Roberts finds songwriting "simple". The 'Yo-Yo' singer insists she doesn't find it difficult writing her own material because she just draws on her feelings and past experiences. She said: "It's as simple as writing a song about a situation…

Cilla Black eyes Corrie cameo

25 Feb 2011

TV Gossip

Cilla Black is eyeing a role in 'Coronation Street'. The 67-year-old TV veteran explained she is keen to follow in the footsteps of British rockers Status Quo and make a one-off cameo appearance in the ITV1 soap. She said: "I grew up with 'Corrie…

Benidorm stripper Cilla Black

7 May 2010

TV Gossip

Cilla Black is to play a stripper in 'Benidorm'. The 66-year-old presenter is to play a guest role in the ITV sitcom, which is set in the titular Spanish holiday resort, and show bosses have promised her appearance will be outrageous. Show creator…