Previous posts by TV Editor

• Big Brother rich list revealed

  Fri Aug 28 11:31AM by TV Editor

  Following the news that Channel 4 is axing Big Brother, a new list shows who earned the most money from the once hugely-popular reality series.John de Mol, the former boss of Endemol, which owns the rights to the format, comes out on top with an estimated fortune of £1 billion… Read full entry

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• Cilla's new dating show scrapped

  Fri Aug 28 11:07AM by TV Editor

  Cilla Black's comeback dating show has reportedly been dropped before it even reaches TV screens.The programme was given the thumbs down by test audiences who said they would rather see the presenter back hosting Bline Date, reports The Sun.The pilot episode of Loveland, which was produced for Sky1, saw contestants… Read full entry

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• Joe Calzaghe: 'Shoot me if I do reality TV'

  Thu Aug 27 11:06AM by TV Editor

  Boxing champion Joe Calzaghe blasted reality TV shows only weeks before signing up for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.The boxer, who has emerged as the 5/1 favourite to win, made the comments during an interview with a Welsh TV channel earlier this year, reports The Sun.When he was… Read full entry

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• Big Brother axed

  Wed Aug 26 11:04AM by TV Editor

  Channel 4 has confirmed that it is axing reality TV series Big Brother.The broadcaster has announced that the show will not return following next year's 11th series.The news comes after ratings for the current run fell to an all-time low, with an average of just two million viewers tuning in… Read full entry

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• Strictly line-up confirmed

  Tue Aug 25 12:18PM by TV Editor

  The wait is over! The BBC today confirmed the line-up for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.To be honest, there aren't a lot of surprises as most of the names had already been linked to the series over the past few months. In fact, the only big surprises were that Fern Britton… Read full entry

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• New X Factor format gets thumbs down

  Mon Aug 24 10:43AM by TV Editor

  Over two thirds of X Factor fans, who voted in our poll, don't like the changes which have been made to the series.An overwhelming 70% said that they preferred the programme's old format, which saw auditions taking place behind closed doors with only the judges present.The talent show returned to ITV1… Read full entry

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• What did you think of the new-look X Factor?

  Sun Aug 23 10:49AM by TV Editor

  The X Factor returned to our screens last night with that dramatic voice-over at the beginning promising that this series would be the biggest so far.It's difficult to argue with that after watching the scenes of hysteria as thousands of people queued outside venues up and down the country to… Read full entry

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• Soaps preview: 24 - 28 August

  Fri Aug 21 12:03PM by TV Editor

  This week, Garry finds out about Dawn's affair on their wedding day in EastEnders, Jason is wrongly arrested for attacking David in Coronation Street and there's potential tragedy in the stables in Emmerdale. Find out more...EastEndersThere's disaster for Dawn on her wedding day this week after Garry finds out the… Read full entry

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• La Toya Jackson tipped for Strictly

  Fri Aug 21 10:49AM by TV Editor

  BBC bosses are reportedly signing up La Toya Jackson for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.The sister of the late Michael Jackson is said to be close to agreeing a deal to take part when the show returns next month.A source told the Daily Mirror: "La Toya would be… Read full entry

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• BBC to launch Jacko talent show

  Wed Aug 19 11:59AM by TV Editor

  The BBC is putting the finishing touches to a new talent show which will find a performer who can dance like Michael Jackson.One of the late singer's family members is expected to appear as a judge on the series which will be called Move Like Jacko, reports The Sun.The programme… Read full entry

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