Real reason ITV bosses avoided politicians on this year's I'm A Celebrity revealed - following Nigel Farage and Matt Hancock's controversial appearance

ITV producers are trying to push for a more 'positive' series after controversial politicians Matt Hancock and Nigel Farage divided viewership on their stint.

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Simon Cowell came close to 'punching 90s boyband icon in the face' as he opens up about 'disgusting' music industry The music mogul, 65, recalled working with 5ive in BBC series Boybands Forever, revealing he nearly punched a singer in the face during one heated exchange. 9 comments 1 video 48 shares Simon Cowell came close to 'punching 90s boyband icon in the face' Hugh Jackman's rumored affair with Sutton Foster 'is the reason' he ended his 27-year marriage to Deborra-Lee Furness Hugh Jackman's estranged wife Deborra-Lee Furness appeared to confirm the real reason for their September 2023 legal separation stemmed from his rumored affair. 375 414 comments 1 video Holly Willoughby cuts a chic figure in a black suit as she joins fur coat-clad Alex Scott at glitzy dinner party The presenter, 43, looked stylish in a black trouser suit as she enjoyed an evening out alongside the likes of Alex Scott, Daphne Guinness and Mabel.

24 comments 1 video 30 shares Holly Willoughby joins Alex Scott at glitzy dinner party Emily Blunt's hilarious reaction to her husband John Krasinski being named People's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive While the actor, 45, said he was more shocked and confused that he was even given the title, he revealed his wife, 41, was over the moon to have a husband branded the sexiest man alive. 19 22 comments 1 video Machine Gun Kelly has 'no relationship' with Megan Fox's ex Brian Austin Green amid pregnancy news In wake of Megan Fox's shock pregnancy news, it's been reported that Machine Gun Kelly has 'no relationship' with her ex-husband Brian Austin Green. 45 comments 2 videos 7 shares MGK has 'no relationship' with Megan Fox's ex Brian Austin Green Rebekah Vardy sports matching travel outfits with husband Jamie as they arrive at Heathrow Airport for a luxury first-class flight to Dubai to escape Coleen Rooney's I'm A Celeb debut The WAG, 42, looked completely unfazed alongside Leicester City footballer Jamie ahead of rival Coleen's jungle arrival.



174 comments 2 videos 21 shares Rebekah Vardy arrives at Heathrow Airport to escape Im A Celeb Band Aid is back! Iconic charity song's 40th Anniversary set to be marked with a new version featuring original stars George Michael and Sting alongside 2014 favourites Harry Styles and Ed Sheeran To celebrate 40 years of the song that changed the world, the Do They Know It's Christmas ? 2024 Ultimate Mix is set to be released on 25th November, alongside a special video. 25 125 comments Today's Showbiz Gallery Giovanna Fletcher, Emma Willis, Angela Scanlon and more embark on CoppaFeel!'s Indian Himalayas trek Roll over thumbnail to change main picture or click to enlarge More Pictures Back I was on The Undateables - the amount we actually got paid and how long it took to film a single date left me completely stunned The reality series chronicled the lives of people living with disabilities or learning difficulties who were looking for love, for 11 series from 2012 to 2020. 19 comments 1 video 19 shares I was on The Undateables & this what I was paid & how long filming is VERY dramatic exits! From Olivia Rodrigo disappearing through a hole to Gemma Collins' viral mishap - on-stage tumbles that will make you wince The beauty of live performances is that you never really know what is going to happen, and sometimes things don't always go to plan.

17 comments 5 videos 25 shares A look back at the most dramatic stage falls and embarrassing tumbles ALL THE LATEST SHOWBUSINESS Louise Thompson goes into septic shock after being rushed back to hospital for emergency operation as her fiancé Ryan Libbey admits 'I don't know how much more she can take Ant and Dec fall to the floor as they cast their eyes on the I'm A Celeb jungle for the FIRST TIME this year in dramatic social media clip Eve Hewson flashes her black bra and wears a semi-sheer tulle skirt alongside Sharon Horgan and Eva Birthistle as they lead the glamour at Bad Sisters premiere Inside Tulisa's incredible body transformation as she shows off ripped abs during intense workouts ahead of I'm A Celebrity stint Outrage as beloved crime drama AXED despite killer ratings - and show bosses add insult to injury Rebekah Vardy arrives at Heathrow Airport with husband Jamie as they jet off on luxury first-class flight to Dubai amid her rumoured I'm A Celeb return to surprise rival Coleen Rooney Eamonn Holmes guns for Match Of The Day job in GB News rant as he takes aim at younger hosting rivals who 'don't even watch TV' Cheryl promotes Girls Aloud's upcoming ITV show in new interview with her bandmates as they reveal what's next for the reunited group Simone Ashley puts on a leggy display in tiny black shorts as she leaves Chiltern Firehouse in the early hours after celebrating the Pirelli Calendar launch EXCLUSIVE Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, 59, jumps on the 'manopause' bandwagon: Presenter is the latest to claim he's 'struggled to cope' with middle age and is on testosterone supplements to bring back his 'juiciness' Simon Cowell admits he came close to 'punching 90s boyband icon in the face' as he opens up about 'horrible and disgusting' music industry NEWS AND GOSSIP AROUND THE Emily Blunt's hilarious reaction to her husband John Krasinski being named People's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive Sam Thompson rushed to doctors before heading to Australia in preparation for I'm A Celeb spin-off Jack Grealish shares first social media picture of his newborn baby as they cuddle up in bed after welcoming his first child with girlfriend Sasha Attwood Pregnant Gisele Bundchen looks effortlessly chic in a grey linen shirt as she heads to pilates class in Miami Gillian Anderson looks the epitome of sophistication in a dark red dress as she joins Charles Dance at the Booker Prize 2024 winners event Abbey Clancy puts on a VERY racy display in red lace lingerie as she seduces husband Peter Crouch on a snooker table in Agent Provocateur ad Joey Essex, 34, flirts with Real Housewives Of New York star Luann de Lesseps, 59, on live TV before exchanging numbers after she invited him to watch her cabaret show Band Aid is back! Iconic charity song's 40th Anniversary set to be marked with a new version featuring original stars George Michael and Sting alongside 2014 favourites Harry Styles and Ed Sheeran Kendall Jenner shows off her new brunette bob after ditching her blonde locks while Ashley Benson joins husband Brandon Davis at Sushi Park in West Hollywood Holly Willoughby cuts a chic figure in a black suit as she joins fur coat-clad Alex Scott at glitzy dinner party Kesha vapes, ditches her heels and nearly bares all in chaotic red carpet appearance as she revamps her famous trash bag dress for Berlin's Glamour Women Of The Year Awards ALL THE HOTTEST Gossip Girl actress Chanel Maya Banks vanishes in LA and family accuse husband of refusing to help search Hugh Jackman's rumored affair with Sutton Foster 'is the reason' he ended marriage Jon M. Chu called Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo 'hardcore' after they got multiple matching Wicked tattoos Meat company cashes in on hilarious Wheel of Fortune missolve to give away 'a round of sausage' to fans Bachelorette star Desiree Hartsock welcomes third child with husband Chris Siegfried Jazz musician Roy Haynes dies at 99 as he's hailed as 'one of the greatest drummers who ever lived' Nicole Richie and Emma Roberts are a chic duo at star-studded Didion & Babitz book launch in Hollywood Fans divided as John Krasinski is named Sexiest Man Alive 2024 by People magazine Ariana Grande is 'happy' fans are getting acquainted with boyfriend Ethan Slater during Wicked press tour Pamela Anderson puts on an elegant display in white blouse and midi skirt for screening of The Last Showgirl Demi Moore dazzles in sparkly black beaded dress as she arrives at Landman premiere in LA Kyle Richards reveals daughters reactions to her 'evolving sexuality' amid Morgan Wade romance rumors Kendall Jenner ditches blonde hair as she debuts fierce new style Ariana Grande dons pink floral mini-dress in NYC after weight-loss concern at Wicked premiere Angelia Jolie is the epitome of class in a plunging gown while promoting biopic Maria in NYC Kristin Chenoweth, 56, gets candid about how her younger husband Josh Bryant, 42, courted her EXCLUSIVE Leonardo DiCaprio and girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti enjoy Mexican getaway with his mom for star's 50th birthday Jazz alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson dies at 98 as fans pay tribute to the Alligator Bogaloo hitmaker EXCLUSIVE Kanye West's wife Bianca Censori flashes her behind in a daring mini dress as she shops for home decor in LA after pair bought $35M mansion Brianna Chickenfry reveals she's dropped to dangerously low weight amid stress of Zach Bryan split UNITED STATES SHOWBIZ Machine Gun Kelly has 'no relationship' with Megan Fox's ex Brian Austin Green amid pregnancy news Leah Remini and ex Angelo Pagan still spend 'most Sundays' together after finalizing divorce Brittany Cartwright looks cozy in Looney Tunes T-shirt as she takes the trash out after slamming ex Jax Taylor American Idol alumnus Triston Harper, 16, says he tied the knot with pregnant girlfriend Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Taylor Frankie Paul hints she and baby daddy Dakota Mortensen are back together RHOBH's Dorit Kemsley praises 'resilient' son Jagger, 10, after 'very frightening' emergency surgeries Timothée Chalamet reveals startling detail about Bob Dylan ahead of upcoming biopic A Complete Unknown Rebel Wilson works up a sweat at LA gym as she continues to keep off 80lb weight loss Mariska Hargitay makes rare comments about the 'trauma' of losing mother Jayne Mansfield at the age of three: 'There was so much grief' Jamie Foxx reveals mantra he 'lives by' following near-death experience Warren Beatty and Annette Bening's daughter Ella looks relaxed on casual stroll in New York City Laura Prepon and Ben Foster are 'divorcing' after six years of marriage and two kids Sergio Mendes cause of death revealed two months after musician's passing aged 83 Olivia Munn admits she 'barely knew' John Mulaney when she got pregnant adding it 'wasn't anything close to dating' Brave James Van Der Beek pictured for first time since colorectal cancer diagnosis on outing with daughters Gwyneth Paltrow's GOOP Christmas gift guide is as outrageous as ever with ELEVEN vibrators, sex pillow, sauna and $18K ring Donny Osmond details close bond with Michael Jackson amid child star fame: 'We got each other' Animal House star Tim Matheson, 76, says he once slept with three women in a day - including Kirstie Alley Nicole Scherzinger's Trump hat controversy has no impact on Sunset Blvd. box office as ticket sales boom Ray J claims he was 'shot at' by someone trying to kill him - two weeks after heated fight with Diddy's sons EXCLUSIVE ALISON BOSHOFF: Market it like Meghan Markle! Duchess hopes to flog her brand.

..in the mall ALISON BOSHOFF: Is the Duchess of Sussex 's next home going to be.

.. a shopping mall? 580 comments 86 shares ALISON BOSHOFF: Market it like Meghan Markle! 'Victoria's aghast at Cruz's older woman.

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but David thinks it's every boy's dream': Friends tell ALISON BOSHOFF what the Beckhams really think of their son's glamorous much older Brazilian lover On the surface, 'meeting the parents' seems to be going relatively smoothly for Cruz Beckham's new girlfriend Jackie Apostel. 574 comments 3 videos 612 shares What the Beckhams think of their son's older Brazilian lover FILM Paddington In Peru review: Our favourite bear's third adventure is a whisker behind its predecessor but it still pushes the boat out..

. all the way down the Amazon, says BRIAN VINER Britain's favourite fictional bear is now the one with the marmalade sandwich under his hat - and Paddington in Peru can only compound his exalted new status. 14 comments 2 videos 41 shares Paddington In Peru review: BRIAN VINER The Room Next Door review: Tilda and Julianne are impeccable in debut English film for legendary Spanish director, writes BRIAN VINER BRIAN VINER: With the current brouhaha over assisted dying, and MPs due to vote next month on whether to legalise it in the UK, the Spanish director Pedro Almodovar has chosen a burning-hot topic 5 comments 1 video 34 shares The Room Next Door review: Tilda and Julianne impeccable, BRIAN VINER Salem's Lot review: More laughs than shrieks in this vapid vampire flick, writes BRIAN VINER BRIAN VINER: October is upon us and with it the inevitable bloody drip-drip-drip of scary films, serving the ravenous monster that the Halloween industry has become.

3 comments 1 video 39 shares Salem's Lot review: More laughs than shrieks in vapid vampire flick The new Pretty Woman? This wild caper about a stripper and a shady high-roller is far cleverer, BRIAN VINER writes BRIAN VINER: They're like those proverbial London buses, arriving in convoy just when you were beginning to think you might never see one again. 37 comments 1 video 239 shares The new Pretty Woman? This is far cleverer BRIAN VINER writes Wallace & Gromit review: Another triumph of pure British silliness, fused with pure British genius writes BRIAN VINER Almost two decades have passed since the first feature-length Wallace & Gromit film, 2005's The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit. 116 comments 1 video 53 shares Wallace & Gromit review: Another triumph of pure British silliness Joker: Folie À Deux review: You'll go Gaga for this gripping Joker sequel, writes BRIAN VINER Venice, a city long associated with masks was the perfect place to unveil Joker five years ago; and last month, at the film festival there, it was followed by the sequel, Joker: Folie À Deux.

16 comments 34 shares Joker: Folie À Deux review: You'll go Gaga for this Joker sequel.