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Daily Mirror
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BGT behind the scenes as very famous face in live audience gives sneak peek
Britain's Got Talent continued last night with the remaining semi-final, hosted by Ant and Dec, and the live studio audience included Ruth Langsford and Lucy Alexander A celebrity who was in the audience of Britain's Got Talent this weekend has shared behind-the-scenes content from production of the latest semi-final. It's included showing fans of the ITV talent show what they didn't see on TV. Ruth Langsford, 65, and her pal Lucy Alexander, 55, were in the audience at the Eventim Apollo in London last night for the last semi-final of BGT's latest series. The presenters watched on as more acts competed for the chance to be in the upcoming final, which is scheduled to air next Saturday. Loose Women panelist Ruth and former Homes Under the Hammer host Lucy both shared updates from their evening out on Instagram. They provided insights into what it's like to be in the audience for the long-running show. Ruth reflected on the experience this morning. In her first post about it, she told her followers that she had been invited by ITV and shared footage of what those in the theatre saw on screen before the live broadcast began. A black screen with production details and a countdown clock was visible on the stage in the clip. It suggested that filming of the "opening sequence" was about to take place as well as providing further details about the broadcast. She went on to share a video of judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli walking out onto the stage. They were joined by KSI, who's been a guest judge this year. Ruth wrote: "Here they are!!" The QVC presenter then posted footage from the opening performance by the cast of Here & Now and the group Steps, whose music inspired the new jukebox musical. Over the top of one clip, Ruth teased that it was "fantastic". Ruth and Lucy later spent time with the judges inside the venue. One photo showed them stood beside Amanda, with Ruth writing: "Looking sensational as always!" She described KSI as her "new BFF" alongside a photo of herself and him. In one of her posts, A Place in the Sun host Lucy also gave her followers a glimpse of a "sing along" that she enjoyed as part of the audience prior to filming of the semi-final. Like others in the crowd, Lucy and Ruth were seen dancing as Take That 's Shine was played whilst the stage was cleaned. Ruth later shared the footage on her own Instagram Story. The former This Morning host confirmed in her caption that it had taken place during a "warm up" before the show. She wrote when she shared it: "Love a pre-show warm up." Lucy also posted a video from towards the end of the evening when the acts were stood on stage ready to find out who had made it through to the final. She told her followers in the caption: " All filmed live ... Who will win." In the clip, a voice was heard telling the crowd: "30 seconds to go Hammersmith Apollo." A black screen, like the one in Ruth's post from before filming began, was seen in the background of the stage with details of the scene.
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
We went on A New Life In The Sun – our house STILL isn't finished one year on rage devastated couple
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ONE couple from A New Life In The Sun wanted to build a dream house for one of their parents, but it still did not go to plan. On the Channel 4 show, singers Ellie and Gary from Nottingham bought a huge guesthouse. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 Ellie and Gary from Nottingham left Blighty for a new life in Bulgaria Credit: Channel 4 7 They wanted to build a bungalow next door to their huge guest house for Ellie's mum Linda Credit: Channel 4 7 She was forced to live with the couple for a year whilst they got things in order Credit: Channel 4 The 10-bedroom property in Central Bulgaria cost them just £13,000, and it even came with a swimming pool. After work dried up, the couple moved lock stock and barrel to Europe with their daughter Millie. Initially, things on A New Life in the Sun: Where Are They Now?, went well for the couple. The pair managed to get their huge home up to scratch ready to welcome guests for a bed and breakfast escape. However, they bought the empty plot of land next door as they planned to build a state-of-the-art bungalow for Ellie's mum Linda. Although work started on the new home, it soon came to a standstill as the couple engaged in a battle with the local authorities. They were left frustrated by all the bureaucracy as they didn't get the correct planning permission on the A Place In The Sun spin-off. Ellie said: "We've been focusing on the planning for mum's house, which it finally came through." While Gary admitted: "Yep, it didn't go according to plan like we knew it would and it was all paperwork." They thought the job would only take a few months, but they were wrangling with the system for over a year. A Place In The Sun's Laura Hamilton on her surprising secret to losing a stone and why she laughs off people thinking she has fake boobs Linda was then forced to live with the couple for over a year as they built the second dream home. The duo were left fuming about the progress of the home as they showed the camera their bulging file of documents. Ellie explained: "That's the building visa that says we could build. But then you've got documents. "First we had to get documents from the electric company saying they'll supply electric, then we had to get another document saying they'll do the work, and then another one when it's signed off." A Place in the Sun presenters - past and present CURRENT PRESENTERS Ben Hillman Craig Rowe Jasmine Harman Jean Johansson Laura Hamilton Leah Charles-King Lee Juggurnauth Lucy Alexander Sara Damergi PAST PRESENTERS Adrian Simpson Danni Menzies Jonnie Irwin Luke Doonan Scarlette Douglas Gary was clearly even more frustrated having to live with his mother-in-law as he remarked: "It's crackers". Glaring down at the pages of documents in front of him, he added: "Look at it! Everything gets stamped [and] signed. "There must be 50 different things!" When progress resumed, Linda wasn't ready to move into the house for another few months. When she eventually moved out of the guesthouse, nothing was straightforward in the bungalow as it had no running water. In order to fill up the kettle to make tea, Linda would have had to improvise by using the exterior hosepipe. 7 The pair were left raging over their bulging file of repetitive paperwork Credit: Channel 4 7 For eight months, work reached a standstill as they didn't get the correct planning permissions Credit: Channel 4 7 Even when the house was built there was still a lack of basic features Credit: Channel 4
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
We went on A New Life In The Sun – our house STILL isn't finished one year on rage devastated couple
ONE couple from A New Life In The Sun wanted to build a dream house for one of their parents, but it still did not go to plan. On the Channel 4 show, singers Ellie and Gary from Nottingham bought a huge guesthouse. 7 Ellie and Gary from Nottingham left Blighty for a new life in Bulgaria Credit: Channel 4 7 They wanted to build a bungalow next door to their huge guest house for Ellie's mum Linda Credit: Channel 4 7 She was forced to live with the couple for a year whilst they got things in order Credit: Channel 4 The 10-bedroom property in Central Bulgaria cost them just £13,000, and it even came with a swimming pool. After work dried up, the couple moved lock stock and barrel to Europe with their daughter Millie. Initially, things on The pair managed to get their huge home up to scratch ready to welcome guests for a bed and breakfast escape. READ MORE ON LIFE IN THE SUN However, they bought the empty plot of land next door as they planned to build a state-of-the-art bungalow for Ellie's mum Linda. Although work started on the new home, it soon came to a standstill as the couple engaged in a battle with the local authorities. They were left frustrated by all the bureaucracy as they didn't get the correct planning permission on the A Place In The Sun spin-off. Ellie said: "We've been focusing on the planning for mum's house, which it finally came through." Most read in News TV While Gary admitted: "Yep, it didn't go according to plan like we knew it would and it was all paperwork." They thought the job would only take a few months, but they were wrangling with the system for over a year. A Place In The Sun's Laura Hamilton on her surprising secret to losing a stone and why she laughs off people thinking she has fake boobs Linda was then forced to live with the couple for over a year as they built the second dream home. The duo were left fuming about the progress of the home as they showed the camera their bulging file of documents. Ellie explained: "That's the building visa that says we could build. But then you've got documents. "First we had to get documents from the electric company saying they'll supply electric, then we had to get another document saying they'll do the work, and then another one when it's signed off." A Place in the Sun presenters - past and present CURRENT PRESENTERS Ben Hillman Craig Rowe Leah Charles-King Lee Juggurnauth Lucy Alexander Sara Damergi PAST PRESENTERS Adrian Simpson Luke Doonan Gary was clearly even more frustrated having to live with his mother-in-law as he remarked: "It's crackers". Glaring down at the pages of documents in front of him, he added: "Look at it! Everything gets stamped [and] signed. "There must be 50 different things!" When progress resumed, Linda wasn't ready to move into the house for another few months. When she eventually moved out of the guesthouse, nothing was straightforward in the bungalow as it had no running water. In order to fill up the kettle to make tea, Linda would have had to improvise by using the exterior hosepipe. 7 The pair were left raging over their bulging file of repetitive paperwork Credit: Channel 4 7 For eight months, work reached a standstill as they didn't get the correct planning permissions Credit: Channel 4 7 Even when the house was built there was still a lack of basic features Credit: Channel 4 7 Gary had to fill the kettle with a hosepipe for his mother-in-law Credit: Channel 4
Daily Record
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
A Place in the Sun's Jasmine Harman on 'complete chaos' of leaving UK and moving to Spain
A Place In The Sun presenter Jasmine Harman, 46, is currently living in Spain with her husband Jon and two children, as they document the renovation of their new home. A Place In the Sun presenter Jasmine Harman has opened up about the challenges of relocating her young family to Spain and embarking on a home renovation, set to be chronicled in a new Channel 4 programme. The TV host revealed: "I underestimated the amount of upheaval of moving to Spain in the first place with the family and the dog and everything else. "And then the buying of the house we bought was complicated. Normally my house hunts have a very easy time going through - the conveyancing and everything else. "Ours was very complicated. And now we're doing the renovation. So it is complete chaos." Jasmine co-hosted A Place in the Sun: Home or Away? alongside the late Johnnie Irwin between 2004 and 2019. The journey will be showcased in Jasmine's upcoming show, Jasmine's Renovation In The Sun, reports Leicestershire Live. The 15-episode series will document Jasmine, her spouse Jon, and their two children as they dedicate a year to turning their new property into the perfect family home. When questioned about her thoughts on the public seeing the chaos, she said: "I'm not worried about it, but people will definitely wonder 'what is she thinking?' "It's not just the renovation, which is something that I've never done before in another country so that's got its own challenges. "But then filming it as well is just as an extra layer of added pressure," she added. Despite the hurdles, she maintains a positive outlook, saying: "So it's all fine, it's all doable. Everything's all fun and games here all the time. "There's never a dull moment. But there's a lot of space plate spinning going on. The little things getting little bits and bobs done, like taking out a wall or changing kitchen, that kind of stuff is really quite easy. "But ours is a much bigger renovation project, and obviously we're living in the house all the while with the family. "For us, it was there weren't any really other options, because we couldn't stretch to doing the whole renovation, but at the same time renting, or living somewhere else so it just, it's just the way it had to be." Jasmine has presented more than 200 episodes of the popular Channel 4 show since she joined in 2004. Beyond A Place in the Sun, she's worked on documentaries for BBC over the years including Collectaholics and My Hoarder Mum and Me. She has also appeared on shows like This Morning and GMTV. Jasmine Harman has found her own perfect property in Spain, with her husband Jon Boast and their children. The happy couple met on set when Jasmine was filming her first episode of the Channel 4 programme in 2004 and went on to tie the knot five years later. Speaking about how they got together, Jasmine told the Express in 2021: "I met my husband Jon on my first A Place In The Sun. We did a pilot in South Africa, but when I filmed my first show for the series in Portugal, he was the cameraman.
Edinburgh Live
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
TV crime drama with unheard of 100% Rotten Tomatoes score sees fans 'make demand'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Crime drama fanatics have been entranced by Black Snow, a series earning a shining 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Currently streaming on AMC Plus and Sundance Now, and available on BBC iPlayer for UK viewers, the show has garnered immense approval for its enthralling narrative. The series focuses on Detective James Cormack as he investigates previously unsolved cases while grappling with his personal mission to uncover the truth behind his brother's disappearance from their childhood. Although it kicked off in 2023, it's the latest season's release that's sparking fresh conversations this year. Hailing from Australia and having premiered originally on Stan, Black Snow has been an absolute hit thanks largely to Queensland's captivating backdrops where filming took place. The series' engaging content has not only scored it top marks on Rotten Tomatoes but also generated lively discussions amongst its Reddit fan base. READ MORE - A Place in the Sun's Jasmine Harman says she 'underestimated chaos' of Spain move READ MORE - Buckingham Palace issue major King Charles update and it's 'first time in 17 years' It appears that the show has successfully captured a global audience with its compelling content. One eager fan shared: "Love it, especially as someone who knows the region pretty well. Always nice to see mountains and scenery you've grown up with.", reports Surrey Live. Another viewer is playing the waiting game, stating: "I also loved S1. We've decided to wait till all the eps after E2 drop before watching them though." Offering their two cents, another spectator commented: "Damn, literally just finished watching the new episode, liking s2 a lot so far, really enjoyed s1." Voicing their appreciation for the series prominence, one fan remarked: "This is such a good series. Haven't watched a good one like this in a while. I really hope they end up making a third season." Meanwhile, a fourth fan heaped praise on the show, saying: "Brilliant show. I hope it returns for season three this year." An American viewer, having just binge-watched the first season, shared their enthusiasm: "American here, just binged first season. Holy s**t, y'all know how to create a great story. Starting second season now." Starring Travis Fimmel as Detective James Cormack, the gripping drama series premiered in 2019. The show follows Cormack as he leads an investigation into the cold case murder of teenager Isabel Baker in the fictional town of Ashford. As the series unfolds, Cormack becomes determined to uncover the truth, while also dealing with his own personal tragedy - the unsolved disappearance of his younger brother in 1994. This adds another layer to the thrilling narrative that fans have clearly taken to. One critic on Rotten Tomatoes praised the show, saying: "It could have been a disaster, but it isn't. It's a real breath of fresh air." Another reviewer noted the series' unique qualities, stating: "This is a moody, well-made crime drama that explores a lesser-known aspect of Australian culture and history, making it definitely worth adding to your watchlist." Acknowledging the show's multifaceted narrative, another reviewer commented: "Come for Australia's latest must-stream crime drama, and the first of 2023, but stay for a show that embraces and interrogates much more than its recognisable basic setup typically indicates."
