Saturday, 16 March 2013

The junglist massive: I'm A Celebrity stars Ashley Roberts and Helen Flanagan

Since leaving the Australian jungle many months ago their careers have taken very different directions.
However, Ashley Roberts and Helen Flanagan were reunited at the Television And Radio Industries Club Awards on Tuesday.
The former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here contestants did their best to steal the limelight as they put their best frocks on at The Grosvenor House Hotel, London.
Friends reunited: Once inside the venue Ashley and Helen Flanagan caught up with each other
Friends reunited: Once inside the venue Ashley and Helen Flanagan caught up with each other

Animal magnetism: Ashley looked lovely in her green dress which she teamed nude colour heels
Animal magnetism: Ashley looked lovely in her green dress which she teamed nude colour heels
Animal magnetism: Ashley looked lovely in her green dress which she teamed nude colour heels
Jungle fever: Ashley Roberts looked wild in her green tiger print dress as she attended the TRIC Awards on Tuesday afternoon in London
Jungle fever: Ashley Roberts looked wild in her green tiger print dress as she attended the TRIC Awards on Tuesday afternoon in London

Ashley, 31, was definitely paying homage to her time in the jungle as she showed off her style in a camouflage green skater dress.
The tiger print dress looked sharp on the Pussycat Doll, but the lining was even more impressive with the traditional orange and black adding some colour.
She teamed the sleeveless frock with a pair of nude colour heels and a wore her long blonde hair in a ponytail.
Black on black: The former soap star wore a pair of shoes that had Paris written on them
Black on black: The former soap star wore a pair of shoes that had Paris written on them
Black on black: The former soap star wore a pair of shoes that had Paris written on them
Change of pace: Helen Flanagan also looked good as she covered up for once in a black skater skirt and lace top
Change of pace: Helen Flanagan also looked good as she covered up for once in a black skater skirt and lace top

Stay classy: Ruth Langsford was a pretty picture in a lovely pink dress
Stay classy: Ruth Langsford was a pretty picture in a lovely pink dress
Stay classy: Ruth Langsford was a pretty picture in a lovely pink dress
Here come summer: Sky News weather girl Nazaneen Ghaffar brought some sunshine with a bright yellow dress
Here come summer: Sky News weather girl Nazaneen Ghaffar brought some sunshine with a bright yellow dress

Friday, 15 March 2013

SPOILER ALERT: Coronation Street's David Platt collapses

In a 2010 Coronation Street storyline, David Platt was diagnosed as being epileptic.
And after scenes were filmed showing the Weatherfield tearaway looking like he is suffering a fit, it seems like the show's bosses are ready to focus again on the character's condition.
In fothcoming episode, actor Jack P. Shepherd will be seen falling to the ground in front of his terrified on-screen stepson, Max Turner.
Frightening experience: David Platt lies unconscious on the ground as his terrified stepson Max Turner tries to rouse him
Frightening experience: David Platt lies on the ground as his terrified stepson Max Turner tries to rouse him

The youngster, played by Harry McDermott, cries out for help, but when no one comes to his aid, he reaches for David's mobile phone and calls for help.
Within minutes, David's older brother Nick Tilsley is on the scene, just as David is coming round.
 
He helps his shaky sibling to his feet, clearly worried that his illness is back as little Max, who is David's wife's Kylie's son from a previous relationship, stands there in stunned silence.
Out cold: David lies motionless on the ground as Max Turner looks on in shock
Out cold: David lies motionless on the ground as Max Turner looks on in shock
Are you OK? Max Turner, played by Harry McDermott, tries to help David Platt
Are you OK? Max Turner, played by Harry McDermott, tries to help David Platt
Call for help: Max Turner calls Nick Tyldsesley after David Platt collapses in front of him
Call for help: Max Turner calls Nick Tyldsesley after David Platt collapses in front of him
Call for help: Max Turner calls Nick Tilsley after David Platt collapses in front of him

Also present is Chesney's son Joseph Brown, who they had been pushing around with them in a buggy.
Photographs taken during filming in Manchester yesterday hint that the scenes will be incredibly tense, something that is bound to thrill fans of the long running ITV soap.
David's initial epilepsy diagnosis came after he escaped a murder charge after a doctor argued in court that he had blacked out behind the wheel of a car and not intentionally tried to mow down a love rival.
Don't panic: Nick Tilsley arrives to help the stranded tots and comfort his epileptic brother
Don't panic: Nick Tyldesley arrives to help the stranded tots and comfort his epileptic brother

Coming to: David Platt wakes up just as his brother Nick arrives on the scene, much to little Max's relief
Coming to: David Platt wakes up just as his brother Nick arrives on the scene, much to little Max's relief
Helping hand: Nick helps his brother to his feet after he suffers a seizure in the local park
Helping hand: Nick helps his brother to his feet after he suffers a seizure in the local park

Harsh scenes: The scenes showing David's fall and fit were filmed in Manchester this week
Harsh scenes: The scenes showing David's fall and fit were filmed in Manchester this week

Graeme Proctor, played by Craig Gazey, was left fighting for his life in hospital after sociopath David stole his grandmother's car and drove it at him.
He was enraged about claims that Graeme had tried to kiss his ex-girlfriend Tina McIntyre.
David intended to only spook his love rival, but actually ended up mowing him down after blacking out at the wheel.
However, his claims that he didn't remember what happened fell on deaf ears, with police certain they had an open and shut case.
Dazed and confused: David looks disorientated as he comes round following his collapse
Dazed and confused: David looks disorientated as he comes round following his collapse

Unsteady: David struggles to balance as his older brother helps him get to his feet
Unsteady: David struggles to balance as his older brother Nick helps him get to his feet
You did good: David and Nick talk to Max, who called for help after he saw his stepfather collapse
You did good: David and Nick talk to Max, who called for help after he saw his stepfather collapse

Sore head: David rubs his head from where he fell sharply on to the concrete path in the park
Sore head: David rubs his head from where he fell sharply on to the concrete path in the park


But they were forced to take his claims of innocence seriously after he began suffering blackouts more frequently, with a doctor finally confirming the presence of epilepsy just before he was due to be sentenced.

David was diagnosed as suffering from idiopathic epilepsy, which means there is no known cause for its manifestation, although research suggests that genetics play a part. 
The storyline was praised by epilepsy awareness groups, and the show's writers took advice from Epilepsy Action when developing the plotline.

Thursday, 14 March 2013

Doing what she does best! Helen Flanagan

She opted for an uncharacteristically demure Victoria Beckham dress as she attended the 2013 TRIC Awards at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on Tuesday afternoon.
But by Wednesday, Helen Flanagan was back to doing what she does best - pouting up a storm and showcasing her incredible curves in racy lingerie.
Posting a snap of one of her campaign images for Ladbrokes on her Twitter page, the 22-year-old actress was back to her glamour girl best as she positively sizzled in the sexy shot.
Pouting up a storm: Helen Flanagan showcased her incredible figure in a lacy red bra as she posed in a racy promotional snap for Ladbrokes
Pouting up a storm: Helen Flanagan showcased her incredible figure in a lacy red bra as she posed in a racy promotional snap for Ladbrokes 

With her signature pout doused in pillar-box red lipstick, the former soap beauty seductively peeled her lacy red bra off her shoulder as she looked doe-eyed into the distance.

The ex-Coronation Street star scraped her platinum blonde locks back off her face into a Croydon facelift-style high ponytail, while showing off her slim waist and slender legs in a pair of skintight white jeans.
Alongside the snap, she wrote: 'Cute pic from Ladbrokes.'

Chic: The 22-year-old actress cut a much more stylish figure in a Victoria Beckham skater dress at the TRIC Awards on Tuesday afternoon
Chic: The 22-year-old actress cut a much more stylish figure in a Victoria Beckham skater dress at the TRIC Awards on Tuesday afternoon
Chic: The 22-year-old actress cut a much more stylish figure in a Victoria Beckham skater dress at the TRIC Awards on Tuesday afternoon
It was a far cry from the simple feminine and flirty Victoria Beckham dress Helen wore as she joined her I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! co-stars at the TRIC Awards the previous day.
Despite recently trying to change her image in a bid to get more serious acting projects, the star has returned to her glamour girl image in a new 'work-out' video by Ladbrokes for the Cheltenham Festival.
Bending and stretching in a low-cut leotard and white leggings, the former Corrie star showed four jockeys how to get in shape, putting them through their paces in the racy routine.
Starters orders: Helen Flanagan puts jockeys through their paces in a high-energy workout ahead of the Cheltenham Festival
Starters orders: Helen Flanagan puts jockeys through their paces in a high-energy workout ahead of the Cheltenham Festival

The Manchester City WAG, who's dating Scott Sinclair, clearly had no qualms about perpetuating her saucy image, performing a series of squats and lunges to show off her assets.
With her blonde hair piled up high on her head in her trademark top knot, the 22-year-old wore a full face of heavy make-up, matching bright red lips with smokey dark eyes.
Pairing the outfit with black riding boots and a kinky whip, she pulled a number of provocative poses as the jockeys behind her tried to follow suit.
Staying classy: Helen, who has expressed desire to become a serious actress, did little to help her cause in the new video
Staying classy: Helen, who has expressed desire to become a serious actress, did little to help her cause in the new video

Helping hand: The former Corrie star pulls her best provocative poses as she helps the jockeys with their 'work-out'
Helping hand: The former Corrie star pulls her best provocative poses as she helps the jockeys with their 'work-out'

Red alert: The former soap star pairs her red leotard with bright red lipstick and a red headband
Red alert: The former soap star pairs her red leotard with bright red lipstick and a red headband
Red alert: The former soap star pairs her red leotard with bright red lipstick and a red headband
Final furlong: The former Coronation Street actress joined in the fun as part of a PR stunt for a bookmaker
Final furlong: The former Coronation Street actress joined in the fun as part of a PR stunt for a bookmaker

The star, who is yet to announce what her next acting project will be, seemed happy to be back on camera, opening the video by saying:
'Hi guys, are you ready for your Ladbrokes Cheltenham work-out? I'm excited, I don't know about you.'
The actress was happy to show off her bikini body as much as possible in the I'm a Celeb jungle last year, and obviously feels that the public hasn't had quite enough of seeing her in eye-popping outfits.

She's got the moves: Helen holds a saucy riding crop as she does some of the 'work-out' moves with for the Ladbrokes video
She's got the moves: Helen holds a saucy riding crop as she does some of the 'work-out' moves with for the Ladbrokes video

Showing off her assets: Helen squeezes herself into the revealing outfit, and wears a full face of make-up
Showing off her assets: Helen squeezes herself into the revealing outfit, and wears a full face of make-up

Off to the races? Helen gets on her equestrian attire in the riding boots and black gloves
Off to the races? Helen gets on her equestrian attire in the riding boots and black gloves
Off to the races? Helen gets on her equestrian attire in the riding boots and black gloves

The Cheltenham Festival got underway on Tuesday, and clearly enlisted Helen to draw in the crowds, as well as to put the jockeys through a high-energy work-out.
Ladbrokes, the bookmakers behind this amusing PR stunt and who sponsor Thursday's showpiece World Hurdle race, are bracing themselves for a bumper year of betting with £250million expected to be gambled.
'I can’t wait for Cheltenham and have already had a bet on Oscar Whisky in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at 3/1,' Helen said.
Overdoing the slap: Helen cakes on the makeup for the video, pairing bright red lips with heavy eyes
Overdoing the slap: Helen cakes on the makeup for the video, pairing bright red lips with heavy eyes

Mucking out: At one point the star pushes a wheelbarrow of hay around, flexing her muscles
Mucking out: At one point the star pushes a wheelbarrow of hay around, flexing her muscles

Wednesday, 13 March 2013

From drab to fab: Michelle Keegan

She opted for an uncharacteristically grungy and casual look as she arrived at the Radio 1 studios bright and early on Tuesday morning.
But by the afternoon, Michelle Keegan had well and truly transformed into the belle of the red carpet as she posed up a storm at the 2013 TRIC Awards at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.
Preened and polished to perfection, the 25-year-old actress dazzled in a chic and sophisticated midnight blue midi-dress as she joined the great and good of the television world for an afternoon of celebrations.

Dazzling: Michelle Keegan wowed in an elegant midnight blue midi-dress as she posed on the red carpet at the 2013 TRIC Awards at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on Tuesday afternoon
Dazzling: Michelle Keegan wowed in an elegant midnight blue midi-dress as she posed on the red carpet at the 2013 TRIC Awards at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on Tuesday afternoon 

Featuring black satin detailing around the neckline and waist, the Coronation Street star's elegant gown showed off her tiny waist and showstopping curves to perfection.
 
Although Michelle's choice of dress was somewhat demure, as she turned around to make her way in to the exclusive London hotel, she showed off a daring split up the back of the garment.
The soap beauty - who is dating Take Me Out: The Gossip presenter Mark Wright - kept the rest of her look relatively simple, accessorising with a pair of towering black platform peep-toe heels, dramatic silver bangles and a fuchsia clutch bag.
Drab to fab: The 25-year-old actress underwent a stunning red carpet makeover after appearing on the Radio 1 Breakfast Show bright and early on Tuesday morning
Drab to fab: The 25-year-old actress underwent a stunning red carpet makeover after appearing on the Radio 1 Breakfast Show bright and early on Tuesday morning
Drab to fab: The 25-year-old actress underwent a stunning red carpet makeover after appearing on the Radio 1 Breakfast Show bright and early on Tuesday morning
Dramatic: The soap star's sophisticated dress featured a daring split up the back, which was only revealed as she turned around to enter the venue
Dramatic: The soap star's sophisticated dress featured a daring split up the back, which was only revealed as she turned around to enter the venue 

A slick of coral lipstick to accentuate her stunning natural beauty and her long raven locks falling in bouncy waves down her back completed Michelle's red carpet look.
The brunette bombshell was joined at the 2013 TRIC Awards by a whole host of Coronation Street co-stars past and present, including Helen Flanagan, Georgia May Foote, Catherine Tyldesley and Natalie Gumede.
Meanwhile, Michelle seemed to have discussed the dress code for the afternoon with boyfriend Mark's sister Jessica Wright, who also posed up a storm on the red carpet in a stylish and sophisticated midnight blue midi-dress.
Soap beauty: The Coronation Street star accessorised with a slick of coral lipstick, while wearing her raven locks in gravity-defying tumbling waves
Soap beauty: The Coronation Street star accessorised with a slick of coral lipstick, while wearing her raven locks in gravity-defying tumbling waves

Red carpet glamour: Michelle pouted up a storm as she made her way inside the venue
Red carpet glamour: Michelle pouted up a storm as she made her way inside the venue 

Ditching her usual radioactive fake tan and penchant for bodycon dresses, the 27-year-old reality star looked the picture of elegance and grace in her pretty lace number as she posed alongside her TOWIE co-star boyfriend, Ricky Rayment.
Although she undoubtedly looked absolutely showstopping on the red carpet at the TRIC Awards, Michelle looked uncharacteristically casual as she arrived at the Radio 1 studios on Tuesday morning wearing a bright pink and green neon beanie hat.
The Corrie beauty teamed her attention-grabbing headgear by ZAINI Hats with a low-key ensemble for her early morning wake-up call.
Soap beauties: Michelle was joined on the red carpet at the TRIC Awards by co-stars Catherine Tyldesley (L) and Georgia-May Foote (R)
Soap beauties: Michelle was joined on the red carpet at the TRIC Awards by co-stars Catherine Tyldesley (L) and Georgia-May Foote (R)
Soap beauties: Michelle was joined on the red carpet at the TRIC Awards by co-stars Catherine Tyldesley (L) and Georgia-May Foote (R)
Keeping it in the family: Michelle was joined at the star-studded event by boyfriend Mark's elder sister, Jessica Wright, and her TOWIE co-star beau Ricky Rayment
Keeping it in the family: Michelle was joined at the star-studded event by boyfriend Mark's elder sister, Jessica Wright, and her TOWIE co-star beau Ricky Rayment

Reunion: Former Corrie stars Helen Flanagan and Natalie Gumede also turned out at the annual awards ceremony
Reunion: Former Corrie stars Helen Flanagan and Natalie Gumede also turned out at the annual awards ceremony
Reunion: Former Corrie stars Helen Flanagan and Natalie Gumede also turned out at the annual awards ceremony

Michelle teamed a black leather and zip-detail jacket with a pair of skinny jeans, biker boots and an oatmeal-coloured knitted jumper by AX Paris as she arrived at the BBC's central London studios. 
Flashing her bright white smile, which offset her deep tan, the star breezed into the building where she chatted to Breakfast Show host, Nick Grimshaw.
The model kept her make-up toned-down, showcasing her stunning natural beauty with just a slick of mascara and a hint of nude lip shine.
Made an effort: Michelle sports a face full of natural-looking make-up, having obviously made an effort for the early morning show
Made an effort: Michelle sports a face full of natural-looking make-up, having obviously made an effort for the early morning show
Brightening up the look: The star clearly isn't worried about being spotted in the attention-grabbing hat, paired with a dark outfit
Brightening up the look: The star clearly isn't worried about being spotted in the attention-grabbing hat, paired with a dark outfit
Brightening up the look: The star clearly isn't worried about being spotted in the attention-grabbing hat, paired with a dark outfit

Trying to stand out? Michelle Keegan shows up to the Radio One studios on Tuesday morning in a bright neon beanie hat
Trying to stand out? Michelle Keegan shows up to the Radio One studios on Tuesday morning in a bright neon beanie hat


Michelle obviously had a good time with 'Grimmers', writing on her Twitter page after their early morning meeting: 'Thankyou @grimmers @BBCR1 had a right laugh, now on my way to @itvthismorning #hamburger xx'
The Coronation Street star clearly had a long day of interviews ahead of her, obviously taking the promotion of her ITV1 soap very seriously.
But in spite of the early start and her heavy night on Saturday, the young actress seemed on top form, grinning as she posted a picture of herself and the breakfast DJ on Twitter.

Morning of interviews: The star looks casual and relaxed as she poses with Nick Grimshaw before heading to the ITV This Morning studios
Morning of interviews: The star looks casual and relaxed as she poses with Nick Grimshaw before heading to the ITV This Morning studios