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Scottish Sun
9 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Loose Women stars left ‘disappointed' at major change to show ahead of move to digital channel following ITV cuts
ITV'S Loose Women face a tight squeeze in a new 'broom cupboard' studio. The talk show's panellists are said to be disappointed by their new home — a third the size of their old one. 3 Loose Women panellists are said to be disappointed by their new home Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 3 Bosses aim to capitalise on the popularity of panellist Olivia Attwood Credit: Getty Advertisement 3 Sources say the Loose Women podcast does brilliantly on ITVX Credit: Spotify The move to London's Celebro from White City comes as the series is dumped on to ITVX as part of a daytime shake-up. It is switching to 30 weeks from 52, losing its 100-strong studio audience and its regular celebrity guests. A source said of the studio: 'Cast and crew are crestfallen. It feels like a broom cupboard. It's going to be very cramped. Advertisement "It feels like the show they've fought so long and hard to create is slowly being decimated. It's heartbreaking.' The studio audience is going so it is easier to upload the show on ITVX before it airs on terrestrial — as bosses see the hub as a rival to Netflix and Prime Video. Sources say the Loose Women podcast does brilliantly on ITVX and proves the audience is there. Bosses also aim to capitalise on the popularity of panellist Olivia Attwood who has 250million views across her streams. Advertisement An ITV source said: 'We have always said these programmes will find a new home in 2026. 'The studio is not confirmed, when it is we will communicate that news to our staff first.' An ITV spokeswoman said: "Loose Women is broadcast across ITV1 and ITVX and there are no plans to change that."
Scottish Sun
9 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
I like posting sexy pics but there's thing I'd never do says Emmerdale's Rebecca Sarker as she tells all about soap role
The soap star's posts have also attracted compliments from men describing her as 'beautiful' — but Rebecca makes it very clear she is happily married SOAP SIREN I like posting sexy pics but there's thing I'd never do says Emmerdale's Rebecca Sarker as she tells all about soap role Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Emmerdale actress Rebecca Sarker loves posing in cheeky outfits – after proud husband Rico convinced her to show off her sizzling figure on social media. But unlike her character Dr Manpreet Sharma, who posted racy snaps on a fictional subscription site, the soap star says she would not strip off for OnlyFans. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 I like posting sexy pics but I'd never go on OnlyFans, says Rebecca Sarker Credit: Getty 6 Rebecca Sarker was urged to show off her incredible figure on Instagram by her proud husband Credit: Instagram/rebeccasarker When Rebecca first joined the ITV soap, she would share behind-the-scenes pictures for her followers on social media — until Rico convinced her to be bolder. In an exclusive interview, Rebecca, 50, says: 'A few years ago I had been doing some stunt scenes for Emmerdale wearing Lycra pants and a sports bra. 'I sent a picture of me to my husband as I'd been doing some working out and I thought I looked quite good. 'He said, 'Post it on Instagram'. My immediate reaction was, 'No, no, I can't post that'. 'But after checking with the production team asking if it was too outrageous, I was assured it wasn't.' Since then, Rebecca has regularly posted pics of herself in swimsuits and outfits showing off her fab figure. She admits she loves it and is flying the flag for older women after getting such a positive reaction. Rebecca says: 'I've had a lot of really lovely responses — mainly from women. 'They have sent nice messages saying, 'Yeah come on . . . #strongwoman and #girlpower'.' 'Nothing wrong with a bikini holiday snap' Her posts have also attracted compliments from men describing her as 'beautiful' — but Rebecca, who is mum to two boys aged 19 and 14, makes it very clear she is happily married. Emmerdale episode sees Manpreet and and Ruby arrested She says: 'I think my posts are sufficiently tongue-in-cheek for people to know what I am doing. 'This is just a little sideline. This is fun and it works for me. 'I see my Instagram as like a brand. I won't post any pictures of my family and friends unless they want me to. 'I like keeping fit. I try to go three times a week to either the gym or I go out cycling, and I did ITV's The Games in 2022 too. This is me saying, 'I like staying healthy'. Manpreet was emotionally vulnerable when she set up her subscription account. She had a failed relationship behind her and needed a boost to her self-esteem Rebecca 'There is nothing wrong with posting a bikini holiday snap on Instagram. It's me being a bit cheeky, having some fun and it's a chance to show I am happy in myself with how I look and happy being fit and healthy.' It's a far different story for Rebecca's character. In March, village GP Manpreet shared intimate pictures of herself after setting up a profile on a site called Fans Only. But she was distraught when a mystery person threatened to expose her unless she handed over £5,000. Mortified, Manpreet was forced to close the account down before discovering scheming businessman Joe Tate was behind the blackmail plot. Rebecca says: 'Manpreet was emotionally vulnerable when she set up her subscription account. She had a failed relationship behind her and needed a boost to her self-esteem. 'It was a lot of fun to play this storyline but there certainly wouldn't be a blurring of fiction and reality for me, as Rebecca.' 6 Rebecca's posts have also attracted compliments from men describing her as 'beautiful' Credit: Instagram/rebeccasarker 6 There is nothing wrong with posting a bikini holiday snap on Instagram. It's me being a bit cheeky, says Rebecca Credit: Instagram But she adds with a laugh: 'I wouldn't say no to an Only Flans account, though — I love baking.' This week viewers have seen the actress in another major storyline. Manpreet finally discovered her sister Meena was a murderer after she killed three people in 2022. She has also had a romance with vicar Charles Anderson and a one-night stand in April with bad boy Ross Barton — which led to her ending up in a police cell after a catfight with fiery Ruby Milligan, played by Beth Cordingly. Ladies man Ross had also dated Ruby's daughter Steph, who has now left the village for good. Rebecca says: 'Ruby is understandably very protective of her daughter and blames Manpreet's one-night stand with Ross for Steph's exit. 'When she saw Manpreet canoodling again with Ross on the doorstep, she put two and two together to get five. 'They had a fight that led to a night in a police cell together. 'But after learning more about each other's past, they had a real 360 moment and it made them very mellow and sentimental. It was poignant, and soap drama at its best.' I am Yorkshire born and bred and it feels like going home whenever I am on set Rebecca It is this kind of drama that has kept Rebecca loving her job and never experiencing the urge to leave after seven years on the soap. She says: 'I haven't had the seven-year itch. I still love playing Manpreet just as much as I did when I joined. 'I love the fact every time I get a new story, it's something completely different and it introduces another facet to her character. She is never one-dimensional.' Rebecca — who has played two doctors on TV — grew up in Halifax, West Yorks, in a medical family. She says there was never any pressure from GP dad Khaleque or mum Elizabeth, a nurse, to go down the medical route, and her dentist brother persuaded her to try acting. Her first TV role, aged 23, was playing Nita Desai, part of Coronation Street's first Asian family, in 1999. She was a doctor in two episodes of EastEnders in 2007 before heading to Emmerdale. 6 Soap fans are now speculating about whether Manpreet and Ruby will now become best friends Credit: ITV 6 The actress admits she is excited to take part in whatever comes next for her character Credit: ITV But despite growing up in Yorkshire, she now lives in Essex and does the 200-mile commute to the studios every week, returning to her family on a Friday night. She admits that she was hesitant at first but her sons convinced her to take the job and it helped that her husband was able to work from home to be there for the boys. Rebecca says: 'I am Yorkshire born and bred and it feels like going home whenever I am on set. It's such a beautiful environment to be in. You go where the work is. It's a tough gig being an actor but it works very well and I am lucky to have a family that is so supportive while I am away. 'Actually, when I got the job, I didn't think I could do it but my kids said, 'Of course you can — don't be ridiculous. We will make it work'. 'Nobody is bigger than the show' 'I take my lead from them and if it ever felt too difficult or it was affecting them adversely I would have to rethink. But they are brilliant. 'They were 12 and seven when I joined and now they are 19 and 14 — so juggling has got a bit easier too.' Soap fans are now speculating about whether Manpreet and Ruby will now become best friends. Rebecca says: 'These are two women who can be brutally honest with each other and say it as it is. 'Ruby has never had that before. Their connection is now too strong to dissipate.' The actress admits she is excited to take part in whatever comes next for her character. Rebecca says: 'I love seeing her develop. She has some great lines and I hope viewers think she is real and plausible. 'I do feel she has more to offer but obviously nobody is bigger than the show. 'If my time ever comes up, so be it, and I have had a wonderful time. 'But I love it on Emmerdale. I am proud to be a part of it.'
Scotsman
39 minutes ago
- Scotsman
One Night ITV cast: Full cast of Jodie Whittaker show
Jodie Whittaker leads the cast of One Night 👀📺 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... One Night is set to start on ITV1/ STV tonight. Jodie Whittaker leads the cast of the six-part mystery. But who else is in the cast? A thrilling mystery series starring Jodie Whittaker is coming to terrestrial TV tonight. The six-part drama One Night is originally from Australia but features plenty of recognisable faces. Not least of all being the Thirteenth Doctor herself. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad ITV and STV will be broadcasting episodes of the show weekly on Saturday nights, starting at 9pm today (August 16). It was written and created by the award-winning Emily Ballou (The Slap, Taboo) and directed by Catherine Millar (The Twelve, The Secrets She Keeps) and Lisa Matthews (Doctor Doctor, The PM's Daughter). But who is in the show and what can you expect? Here's all you need to know: Who is in the cast of One Night? Jodie Whittaker as Tess, Nicole da Silva as Simone in One Night | ITV/ Fifth Season Jodie Whittaker as Tess Mikaela Binns-Rorke as young Tess Nicole da Silva as Simone Bridgette Armstrong as young Simone Yael Stone as Hat Bella Ridgway as young Hat George Mason as Joey David Howell as young Joey Erroll Shand as Trevor Shane Osborne as young Trevor Damien Strouthos as Mark, Hat's husband Alan Dalziel as young Mark Kat Stewart as Vicki, Tess' wife Tina Bursill as Helen, Tess' mother William Zappa as Don, Hat's father Noni Hazlehurst as Mary, Joey and Trevor's mother Jillian Nguyen as Eden Harper Simon as Lily, Tess and Vicki's daughter Jude Hyland as Arthur, Tess and Vicki's son Fiona Press as Laura, Hat's mother Wadih Dona as Baris Les Hill as Detective Clemens Anthony Brandon Wong as Mediator Zac Burgess as Jason Jodie Whittaker is best known for her turns in shows like Broadchurch and Doctor Who. She played the Thirteenth Doctor in the iconic BBC science-fiction series from 2017 to 2022. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad She was also in the Netflix series Toxic Town, based on a shocking true story. Jodie played Susan McIntyre in the streaming show. Viewers may recognise Nicole da Silva from Australian TV shows like Wentworth and Rush. In 2024, she also had a role in the show Bump. Yael Stone is best known for playing Lorna Morello in Netflix's Orange is the New Black. She was in 56 episodes of the award-winning streaming show from 2013 to 2019. What is One Night about? The six part mystery series was originally released in Australia in 2023 and came to Paramount Plus in the UK a year later. However, it was later removed from the platform. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It is set to be broadcast weekly on ITV/ STV on Saturday nights starting today (August 16). The boxset will also be available on ITVX/ STV Player. The preview via ITV reads: 'One Night is the story of three women whose bond was all but destroyed by the traumatic events of one night 20 years ago. 'Since then, Simone (Nicole da Silva) has harboured secret hopes of becoming a novelist but most of her haphazard attempts have been shoved into her bottom drawer. Now, at the age of 40, she has finally written the one story she could never get out of her mind, and her debut manuscript has become an unexpected overnight success. 'But it soon becomes apparent that the devastating story the book tells doesn't exclusively belong to her. At the heart of Simone's novel is a tragedy which also happened to Tess (Jodie Whittaker) and Hat (Yael Stone), her two childhood best friends. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'As it becomes harder to prise fact from fiction, one person's memory and story from another's, the book threatens to derail all their friendships, bringing old traumas to the surface of the small coastal community where they grew up, and stirring its perpetrators, who want to make it all go away.' If you love TV, check out our Screen Babble podcast to get the latest in TV and film.
