Huge 00s pop group with four UK number ones in talks with Netflix to make documentary about their troubled history
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S Club 7 are in talks with Netflix for a documentary
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And the programme promises to delve deep into the Don't Stop Movin' stars' darkest hours, while also providing some light relief to appease their loyal following.
Talking ahead of his appearance on E4's Celebs Go Dating on August 11, Jon explains: 'The record company own the rights to all the TV shows and our music catalogue and they're talking to Netflix, which will be great.
'We're also talking to them about doing our own documentary as well. Just for us.'
However, he stressed the importance of keeping a positive mindset.
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He said: 'If you pooh-pooh everything, fans are like, 'That's a part of my childhood gone.'
"People don't like it when you moan. They think, 'I would have swapped with you in a heartbeat'.'
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Their songs are still played today and the remaining members embarked on a comeback tour in 2023 and are planning another next year, claims Jon.
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However, the group won't just be remembered for their catchy hits.
Indeed, original member
Rachel Stevens on how S Club 7 will mark first anniversary of Paul Cattermole's shock death
The troubled star left the UK for a new start in Costa Rica and recently attempted a showbiz comeback on Channel 4's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins but withdrew after just one day.
She's not the first band member to have an unsavoury reality show appearance after
Meanwhile Jon has chronicled his own battles with mental health issues and
I doubt any documentary will be short of content . . .
DATING DUO'S BLIND FAITH
MARRIED
Looking stunning all suited and booted, the loved-up pair are perfectly poised to steer the 30 hopefuls, with the first four episodes of season two dropping on August 13.
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Matt and Emma Willis are back for a new series of Love is Blind
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The singletons take to individual 'pods' to chat to each other through a speaker system.
Some even get engaged without ever setting eyes on each other.
But the bonkers process has proven to work, with series one lovebirds Bobby and Jasmine and Nicole and Benaiah still together.
This year's men include health coach Javen, lift engineer Jordan and dating-app designer Jack.
While the women include wedding singer Aanu, cabin crew Ashleigh, and fitness instructor Megan.
And one of them, occupational therapist Yolanda, will hope for the same success as her cousin Mimi Ngulube, who won Love Island last year.
The 10 episodes of Love Is Blind UK will drop in three parts, landing on August 13, 20 and 27.
YOUNG OWEN A FILM CUB
ADOLESCENCE child star Owen Cooper has landed a new acting gig alongside Suranne Jones.
The synopsis reads: 'Two movie enthusiasts, Tom and Evie, share a weekly film club where their unspoken feelings for each other grow.
'When Tom decides to move away for work, Evie has a limited time to confess her love before potentially losing him.'
Owen's
Erin played forensic psychologist Briony, whose talk with Jamie (Owen) takes up most of episode three.
She told the Travel Secrets podcast: 'To be in that room watching him kind of just bloom was so magical.
'He really is spectacular. I'm so excited for him.'
Suranne will no doubt share the same appreciation.
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FILMING has started on the reboot of Balamory. The CBeebies show has kicked off on location in Tobermory the real-life town on the Isle of Mull that was the inspiration for the show's backdrop.
The new series will blend familiar faces and new characters and is likely to drop next year.
LARRY'S LINING UP RAIL TRIP
LARRY LAMB devastated fans when he hinted this month he planned to retire from TV.
So it's exciting to reveal the EastEnders and Gavin & Stacey actor is plotting a new project with his son George following their travelogue Britain By Bike for Channel 5.
George told Heat magazine: 'I'm not sure Dad's up for another bike ride now, but we could do Britain By Rail. Or Britain By Shopping Trolley – who knows! For us, it's not about dream destinations, it's about being together.'
Larry added: 'We've been toying with the idea of something called End Of The Line, where we'd travel to the ends of railway lines and have little adventures.
'Spending time with each other is a beautiful thing. You have to make the most of it.'
We feel the same way, Larry.
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HAVE you lost a treasured item in the Lake District?
Helen Skelton's Lost And Found In The Lakes wants new cases for its divers and detectorists to dig into.
In the first 16-parter, items searched for ranged from jewellery to a grandad's motorbike.
Apply online at the BBC's Take Part page.
VERNON DRESSED TO THRILL
VERNON KAY is back with a second series of M&S: Dress The Nation and he reckons it will be life-changing.
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Vernon Kay is back with a second series of M&S: Dress The Nation
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They vie for a mentorship with the firm as well as the chance to see their range in stores.
A panel of experts and celebrity guests weigh in each week.
Vernon said: 'Dress the Nation isn't just about fashion, it's about changing someone's life forever whilst discovering more of their own confidence, creativity and talent.
"The level of skill this year is unreal.'
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