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Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Ashley Walters calls out Who Do You Think You Are for brutally rejecting him
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Ashley Walters has called out BBC show Who Do You Think You Are? for not allowing him on the series. The British actor and rapper, 42, appeared on The One Show this evening alongside singer Will Young and Olympian Tom Daley, the former of which was sharing his experience on the BBC ancestry show. When asked by host Roman Kemp if he'd ever want to take part in Who Do You Think You Are?, Adolescence star Ashley let out a knowing chuckle and responded: 'I would love to, if they'd let me.' He continued: 'It's an interesting story. They approached me about doing the show, went and did like a year's worth of research and then said, 'No, we're not going to do it.'' Presenter Clara Amfo asked: 'Any further feedback?' Ashley responded: 'Nope. They did give me all the documents. But I haven't read them. I haven't gone into the box yet, so I don't know why. But I nearly got there, I was on the cusp.' Since its inception in 2004, hordes of celebrities have gone on emotional journeys into the family history, and viewers have seen everything from graveside sobs from Andrew Garfield to Danny Dyer famously finding out he's royalty. However, there are celebrity stories that don't make the cut, some of which were said to be too dull to make compelling TV. The late Michael Parkinson revealed in a 2009 Radio Times interview that his ancestors were too 'boring' for the show – something he warned producers ahead of their six weeks of research, in which the chat show host was proven correct. 'When Who Do You Think You Are? called and asked if I was interested, I said I would be delighted, but warned that my own research had unearthed nothing of note,' he recalled. ''Oh, they all say that. But we always find something,' they said. Six weeks later they phoned to apologise. My story was so boring they had to cancel the entire project. I was gutted,' he explained. Meanwhile Dermot O'Leary told podcast Sweat, Snot And Tears: 'They actually researched my family for about three months. They came back and said: 'There's just not enough interesting stuff about your family'.' While Sir Michael and Dermot got a polite phone call rejection, Steph's Packed Lunch star Steph McGovern said she never heard from producers again after an initial meeting with them. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Elsewhere on tonight's The One Show, Ashley also opened up about how hit show Adolescence has changed his view of parenting. 'It held a mirror up to myself. I'm a father of eight. I have three grandkids. I've had up and down relationships with some of them,' he said. More Trending The Top Boy actor, who first shot to fame as a member of garage group So Solid Crew under the nickname Asher D, welcomed his first child at the age of 20. He is dad to sons Shayon, 22, and Panera, 19, and daughter China, 21, who he welcomed with ex-partner Natalie Williams. The Missing You star also has daughters Antonia and Ashleigh with another unnamed woman, as well as Amaiya-Love, nine, and River, five, with his wife and actress Danielle Isaie, who he married in 2013. View More » The One Show airs weekdays at 7pm on BBC One Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Ashley Walters calls out BBC's Who Do You Think You Are for rejecting him after 'year of research' MORE: The Chase star points out major issue 'ruining' rival ITV gameshow MORE: The Doctor Who finale will 'shock and terrify' — here's what parents need to know
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Ashley Walters calls out BBC's Who Do You Think You Are for rejecting him
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Ashley Walters has called out BBC show Who Do You Think You Are? for not allowing him on the series. The British actor and rapper, 42, appeared on The One Show this evening alongside singer Will Young and Olympian Tom Daley, the former of which was sharing his experience on the BBC ancestry show. When asked by host Roman Kemp if he'd ever want to take part in Who Do You Think You Are?, Adolescence star Ashley let out a knowing chuckle and responded: 'I would love to, if they'd let me.' He continued: 'It's an interesting story. They approached me about doing the show, went and did like a year's worth of research and then said, 'No, we're not going to do it.'' Presenter Clara Amfo asked: 'Any further feedback?' Ashley responded: 'Nope. They did give me all the documents. But I haven't read them. I haven't gone into the box yet, so I don't know why. But I nearly got there, I was on the cusp.' Since its inception in 2004, hordes of celebrities have gone on emotional journeys into the family history, and viewers have seen everything from graveside sobs from Andrew Garfield to Danny Dyer famously finding out he's royalty. However, there are celebrity stories that don't make the cut, some of which were said to be too dull to make compelling TV. The late Michael Parkinson revealed in a 2009 Radio Times interview that his ancestors were too 'boring' for the show – something he warned producers ahead of their six weeks of research, in which the chat show host was proven correct. 'When Who Do You Think You Are? called and asked if I was interested, I said I would be delighted, but warned that my own research had unearthed nothing of note,' he recalled. ''Oh, they all say that. But we always find something,' they said. Six weeks later they phoned to apologise. My story was so boring they had to cancel the entire project. I was gutted,' he explained. Meanwhile Dermot O'Leary told podcast Sweat, Snot And Tears: 'They actually researched my family for about three months. They came back and said: 'There's just not enough interesting stuff about your family'.' While Sir Michael and Dermot got a polite phone call rejection, Steph's Packed Lunch star Steph McGovern said she never heard from producers again after an initial meeting with them. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Elsewhere on tonight's The One Show, Ashley also opened up about how hit show Adolescence has changed his view of parenting. 'It held a mirror up to myself. I'm a father of eight. I have three grandkids. I've had up and down relationships with some of them,' he said. The Top Boy actor, who first shot to fame as a member of garage group So Solid Crew under the nickname Asher D, welcomed his first child at the age of 20. He is dad to sons Shayon, 22, and Panera, 19, and daughter China, 21, who he welcomed with ex-partner Natalie Williams. The Missing You star also has daughters Antonia and Ashleigh with another unnamed woman, as well as Amaiya-Love, nine, and River, five, with his wife and actress Danielle Isaie, who he married in 2013. The One Show airs weekdays at 7pm on BBC One. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: The Chase star points out major issue 'ruining' rival ITV gameshow MORE: The Doctor Who finale will 'shock and terrify' — here's what parents need to know MORE: Wynne Evans devastated as he confirms BBC axe: 'It breaks my heart'
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Adolescence fans can't believe how much Owen Cooper has shot up in just two months since the show launched as young actor towers over Stephen Graham at Hollywood Emmys event
Fans were left stunned after spotting Owen Cooper's drastic growth spurt in the two months since Adolescence hit our television screens. The cast of the hit Netflix production jetted off to Los Angeles earlier this week for a screening of the show as they step up their preparation for the Emmys. At the age of just 15, Owen is favourite for the Best Supporting Actor award for his incredible performance as troubled teenager Jamie Miller. If successful, the sensation would be the youngest ever male winner in the 76-year-old history of the 'TV Oscars '. But after Owen flew to California, eagle-eyed fans of the series were shocked to see how much he's grown in just a matter of months. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The 15-year-old now towers over the show's writer and onscreen dad Stephen Graham despite being noticeably smaller than his co-star at a premiere in London in March. Looking dapper in a pair of black suit trousers and a navy and black jacket, Owen posed for photos alongside the 51-year-old, who is five-foot-five, at Wednesday's event. The young star, who looked considerably older with a longer haircut, is also well and truly gaining on Ashley Walters, 42, who stands at five-foot-nine. The three men of the moment seemed pleased to be stepping out together as they stopped for photos alongside fellow co-star Erin Doherty, who looked effortlessly stylish for the appearance in a shirt suit and a co-ordinated tie. Cooper had flown to Los Angeles having watched his beloved Liverpool lift the Premier League trophy at Anfield on Sunday. The Adolescence star, who is still in school, jetted off after the beginning of the English half-term. Having originally been touted for the Best Actor award, Owen is now to be nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Emmys. Experts hailed the 'genius move' not to enter the Warrington-born star into the Best Actor category as it significantly boosts his chances of winning. Despite experts calling Owen a 'lock-in' for the award, the modest teenager appeared to be taking the adulation in his stride, saying he would 'just take it and move on' if he bagged the gong. The Brit's main competition in his category is Javier Bardem, who starred in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story and was initially the bookies' favourite. Speaking to Gold Derby last month about the prospect of gaining recognition with awards, Owen said: 'If that was to be the case, it's definitely a massive achievement and it's the next step in my life. I'll just take it and move on. 'It's one of them things that will forever be there and I'll never forget it for the rest of my life.' And he deflected the praise back to the team who surrounded him on the show. 'It's all rooted from Stephen [Graham], Hannah [Walters, the producer], Phil [Barantini, the director], Jo Johnson the producer, it's all from them. I couldn't have done it without them,' he said. Cooper, who hails from a proudly working class estate in central Warrington, was chosen from 500 candidates for the role of Jamie. It was his first-ever acting job and no one in his family has a background in the industry. He is being supported on his meteoric rise by dad Andy, an IT worker, and mum Noreen, a carer. Speaking about the change in their lives, Noreen said: 'It's such a shock, but we're getting on with it.' Brand and culture expert Nick Ede predicted Owen could follow in Timothée Chalamet's footsteps and become 'the toast of Hollywood'. He told MailOnline: 'The phenomenal success of Adolescence has taken the TV world by storm and critics have been raving about Owen's stand-out performance. 'The Hollywood elite love a rags-to-riches story and, at 15 and his first ever role, this young actor who was brought up in humble surroundings could soon become Hollywood's hottest property and follow the path of many other child stars who have become household names, like Millie Bobby Brown or Timothee Chalamet. 'I'm sure writers will already be presenting his agents with scripts and synopsis that will feature him. 'As he's so young I am sure he will be looked after and not thrust into the limelight without any support. 'Being a star in the UK is very different from being an international phenomenon. I am sure the offers will be rolling in from feature films to brand deals and beyond. 'He will probably feel a lot of pressure, but also feel a massive sense of achievement from where he has come from to where he is now.' The Emmy award ceremony is expected to take place in LA in September.
The Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Adolescence star: Series showed me I was too liberal as a parent
Ashley Walters, star of the Netflix series Adolescence, says the show has changed his parenting style with his children, making him see he was 'too liberal' about screen time. Walters, who played DI Luke Bascombe in the series, said the show made him aware of the dangers of unchecked device usage and prompted conversations with his wife about screen time for their children. The four-part series, co-created by Stephen Graham, explores the influence of the internet on young boys and has sparked widespread conversation. Walters said that the show has allowed parents to openly discuss concerns about their children's online activities. Graham emphasised the importance of being mindful of the various influences affecting young people, highlighting that children now have the world at their fingertips even within their homes.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Adolescence star Ashley Walters admits Netflix show taught him he's been 'too liberal and easy-going' as a parent to his eight children
Ashley Walters has revealed his hard-hitting role in Netflix 's Adolescence helped him realise he's 'too liberal' as a parent, after the drama shone a light on teenagers and their relationship with social media. The four-part series received critical acclaim when it hit the streaming service in March, and centres on a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering a schoolgirl. In the show, viewers saw how teen Jamie Miller's perception of girls had been radicalised through content he was viewing online, and also showed the vast amount of social media consumed by teenagers at school. Speaking on Fearne Cotton 's Happy Place podcast, Ashley said that starring in Adolescence has changed the way he parents his eight children. The Top Boy star shares Shayon and Panerai, 19, and daughter China with his former partner, Natalie Williams. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. He also has two young daughters, Antonia and Ashleigh, with another unnamed woman, while he raises Amiaya-Love, River, and a stepson with his wife of 12 years, actress Danielle Isaie. Reflecting on the reception Adolescence received, Ashley said: 'You always set out right to do more than just make an entertaining show, especially when you're talking about something quite specific, right? So you want to create conversation. 'I guess none of us knew how much conversation it would create and it's the gift that keeps on giving. It's not slowing down anytime soon but that's always good. 'I think for me, the biggest thing I've taken from it is how it's affected me and my family. It's very rare that I will be in a show and then learn huge things about myself afterwards.' 'Just as a parent, just as a parent. I realized I've been a bit too liberal as a parent. I've been a bit too easy going with my kids, with devices, screen time, stuff like that. 'I don't think I understood how dangerous those things can be sometimes so there are a lot of changes that happened in my house, a lot of conversations between me and my wife just about where we're going with them and how much time they spend on screens and on their iPads. 'The stuff that they're doing on there as well that we maybe felt was like quite harmless, actually you look deeper into it and you're like, wow, that could lead to this and that could lead to that. 'Those changes have happened and that's been the biggest thing for me really. I feel like that is part of why it's become so big, because before that, I felt scared to have those conversations with my kids. 'I felt not scared, but more like, I didn't want to make them stand out. Their friends are doing it so it's fine, right? I feel like what Adolescence did was say to parents, okay, you can all have the conversation now, like here's evidence and proof of the extreme of where it can go if you're not going in their room and checking on them. 'I feel like parents all around the world have gone ''okay now we can discuss this openly without feeling like c****y parents''. MailOnline revealed last month that star Owen Cooper would be entered in the Best Supporting Actor category for his role as murder suspect Jamie Miller in the show that has become one of Netflix's most-watched series ever. Experts hailed the 'genius move' of placing Cooper in Supporting, as opposed to Best Actor, which they said would massively boost his chances of winning. Adolescences's four episodes, all filmed in one continuous take, explore the influence of online misogyny and incel culture - with Sir Keir Starmer calling for the series to be shown in schools. The PM said: 'At home we are watching Adolescence. I've got a 16-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl, and it's a very good drama to watch. 'This violence carried out by young men, influenced by what they see online, is a real problem. It's abhorrent, and we have to tackle it.' Graham and fellow co-writer Jack Thorne said they wanted the critically acclaimed series to 'cause discussion and make change'. Speaking to Sky News, the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said that the government was 'acutely aware' of the issues raised in Adolescence. The hit show has prompted a discussion about the impact of social media on children. Writing for the Mail on Sunday, Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips said: 'Adolescence is not just a TV drama – it is a disturbing glimpse into the minds of thousands of young British boys warped by the extreme violence and sexual abuse they are witnessing every day online.' Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts.
