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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stephen Mulhern's heartbreaking reason for crying for the first time on TV in The Accidental Tourist
Stephen Mulhern cried in his first TV show following the death of his dad Christopher. Viewers will see a more emotional side to the 48-year-old presenter in the upcoming ITV1 and ITVX travelogue one-off show, 'The Accidental Tourist', which was filmed just after Christopher passed away last year. The special, which will air at some point in 2025, sees Stephen's 'Saturday Night Takeaway' friends, Ant McPartlin, 49, and Declan Donnelly, 49, whisk him away to South Korea to discover the country and push himself out of his comfort zone to eat food he does not like with strangers. Stephen told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "No one's ever seen me cry on the telly. "But it was quite nice to not be behind a format, I've never done that. You're going to see behind the razzle-dazzle if you like. People have thankfully seen me on TV for nearly 25 years, but they may go, 'Well, what's he like at home? Is he going out with someone?' "I'm at the very centre of this, and it's scary. "They film and they film and they film and they just get everything. I think what you're going to see is a lot of emotion. You'll see me totally out of my comfort zone.' The 'Catchphrase' host loved has pride in himself for starring in 'The Accidental Tourist' - which reportedly took Stephen three years to be persuaded to do - but he is "gutted" that his father was not alive to see how he got on in the Asian country. An emotional Stephen admitted: "My dad had just passed away, so that's the only thing. I'm gutted that he didn't see it." The 'You Bet!' presenter was hesitant to do the series, which has been compared to the hit Sky travelogue programme, 'An Idiot Abroad', that saw comedians Ricky Gervais, 63, and Stephen Merchant, 50, make their actor friend Karl Pilkington, 52, trot around the globe doing silly things. And because Stephen is "not very worldly" - due to only having holidays in Florida, USA - and his body is only "used to eating plain foods", Ant and Dec thought he would be the perfect person for the show. Stephen said: "The difference is that I got very emotional because of the timing. "I'm not very worldly. I don't travel a lot. And my body's been used to eating plain food." The 'In for a Penny' host said the food he ate in South Korea was "horrific" and when Stephen returned home, he "couldn't eat" for a fortnight - resulting in him shedding "half a stone". He added: "The food was just horrific, we'd try things like octopus, fish penis, something they dug out the very bottom of the sea and like a worm that's wriggling, but when you squeeze it squirts water. "When I came back I couldn't eat for two and a half weeks. I literally couldn't stomach anything - I lost half a stone."
Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Stephen Mulhern reveals surprising reason he won't miss co-host Holly Willoughby after she quit You Bet & DOI was axed
Stephen's currently on air with Celebrity Catchphrase - where he's now overtaken show legend Roy walker MAN OF HIS WORDS Stephen Mulhern reveals surprising reason he won't miss co-host Holly Willoughby after she quit You Bet & DOI was axed Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) STEPHEN MULHERN wants to kick off a new era of his career, ditching his 'Mr Beige' tag to become the new Bruce Forsyth. And it is all because sidekick Holly Willoughby ditched him for Netflix. 7 Stephen Mulhern reveals why he won't miss co-host Holly Willoughby Credit: ITV 7 Willoughby quit You Bet and Dancing On Ice has been axed, pictured with Stephen Credit: Rex The duo lost Dancing On Ice when it was shelved by ITV earlier this year and Holly also stepped back from co-hosting gameshow You Bet! with him. But Stephen remains busier than ever with Celebrity Catchphrase and three new shows in the works. Chatting to TV Biz, he said: 'I'm gutted she's not doing You Bet! with me, but I've had time to think about it and Bruce Forsyth was the first person to do You Bet! and he did it on his own. 'Matthew Kelly made it the best show on the telly. 'And every time I've been interviewed and they say, 'What show would you bring back?' I've always said 'You Bet!' 'So maybe it happened for a reason. We've filmed one episode already without Holly, and it felt very comfortable. Maybe it is just a one-presenter show.' 'I cried a lot' Stephen has become an ITV stalwart through his work with Holly, Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly. But now he is forging his own path. So much so that, chatting to my reporter Felicity on the Catchphrase set, the former magician revealed he has an idea for a show — and is coughing up his own cash to pay for it. Stephen said: 'It's very hard to pitch stuff on paper, you've got to show people so I'm just going to invest my own money into it then pitch it. Watch moment Holly Willoughby is left red-faced as Dancing On Ice co-host Stephen Mulhern makes x-rated joke on live TV 'I want to do a bit of magic, a bit of wind-up, practical jokes . . . the key is for the family to sit down and enjoy it.' And now Stephen is ready to finally let viewers see the real him after agreeing to film an ITV travelogue with Ant & Dec along the lines of An Idiot Abroad, called Accidental Tourist. Stephen said: 'Emma WIllis called me Fifty Shades Of Beige because all my food is beige. 'I don't travel a lot, I always go to Florida — the food's safe. 'But the idea is I step out my comfort zone. I was doing stuff that I'd never do. 'When people see it they'll see a completely different side. It's stripped down. Everyone's like, 'Oh Stephen, he's so nice' but on this I think you're going to see it. 'People have seen me on TV for nearly 25 years and they go, 'What's he like at home? Is he going out with someone?'' 7 Stephen is the face of Catchphrase Credit: ITV Being exposed in that way was a lot for Stephen. He added: 'You'll see a lot of emotion, 100 per cent. You'll see me totally out of my comfort zone. 'I remember sitting on the bed, and I was like, 'Was this the right choice? Was it the right decision?' 'They film and film and film. I've never done that. No one's ever seen me cry but I cried a lot.' For now Stephen is back in his comfort zone, filming a fresh series of Celebrity Catchphrase. Michelle Visage, Melanie Blatt and Seann Walsh are some of the celebs appearing on the current run, which continues this Sunday at 6.55pm on ITV and STV. And Stephen has now filmed more episodes than show legend Roy Walker. He said: 'I used to watch Catchphrase growing up. I love it because of the gameplay of it. You can never call it. 'The secret to success now is proper family entertainment. 'If you can't sum up the show in a sentence, it will never work. Play Your Cards Right, higher or lower. You Bet!, will they do it, will they not? 'Catchphrase, say what you see. Deal Or No deal, pick the right box.' So what is the secret to his own success? 'Because I'm not the rebel! You hear of certain performers or presenters and they go, 'They're bang out of order'. And you go, 'Well, they're not working now. . .'' Never change, Mr Beige. 7 Bruce Forsyth originally hosted You Bet! Credit: PA:Press Association 7 Presenter Stephen with The Sun's Felicity Cross Sister act two for Ella ELLA BRUCCOLERI was the unassuming Sister Frances in Call The Midwife, and her latest role is set to be every bit as understated. I can reveal that the actress, who left the period hospital drama in 2022, has been cast as Mary Bennet in BBC One's The Other Bennet Sister. 7 Ella Bruccoleri, left, has been cast as Mary Bennet in BBC One's The Other Bennet Sister Credit: BBC Mary is the seemingly unremarkable middle sibling in Jane Austen's Pride And Prejudice, and the story sees her stepping out of her sisters' shadows to find her own epic love story. The ten-parter, which starts filming soon, is based on Janice Hadlow's bestselling novel of the same name. Ella, who says she can 'relate' to Mary, described writer Sarah Quintrell's scripts as warm and humorous. She added: 'They reveal that beneath Mary's awkwardness and formality lies a woman longing for purpose and connection.' ART OF ENTERTAINMENT HARRY Hill, Romesh Ranganathan, and the Kwapong Family will host a new BBC children's art show. Go Get Arty features How To segments and celeb drawalongs. Harry, who voices paintbrush Bristles, said: 'Go Get Arty is silly, smart and properly creative – a bit like me!' 'Ender line for Bernie EASTENDERS favourite Clair Norris has been axed after eight years on the soap, bringing an end to one of the show's favourite families. Clair's character Bernie Taylor made her debut in 2017 alongside onscreen mum Karen (Lorraine Stanley) and brother Keanu (Danny Walters), who became a victim of The Six in 2023. 7 EastEnders favourite Clair Norris has been axed after eight years on the soap Credit: BBC It comes three months after executive producer Chris Clenshaw was replaced by Ben Wadey. A source said: 'When a soap gets a new boss they want to make their own mark, it's nothing personal. 'She was the last Taylor standing and it's time to close the chapter on them.' I'm sure the imminent return of Jake Wood as Max Branning after four years away will bring more drama.
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Stephen Mulhern reveals surprising reason he won't miss co-host Holly Willoughby after she quit You Bet & DOI was axed
STEPHEN MULHERN wants to kick off a new era of his career, ditching his 'Mr Beige' tag to become the new Bruce Forsyth. And it is all because sidekick Holly Willoughby ditched him for Netflix. Advertisement 7 Stephen Mulhern reveals why he won't miss co-host Holly Willoughby Credit: ITV 7 Willoughby quit You Bet and Dancing On Ice has been axed, pictured with Stephen Credit: Rex The duo lost But Stephen remains busier than ever with Celebrity Chatting to TV Biz, he said: 'I'm gutted she's not doing You Bet! with me, but I've had time to think about it and Bruce Forsyth was the first person to do You Bet! and he did it on his own. 'Matthew Kelly made it the best show on the telly. Advertisement READ MORE ON TV 'And every time I've been interviewed and they say, 'What show would you bring back?' I've always said 'You Bet!' 'So maybe it happened for a reason. We've filmed one episode already without Holly, and it felt very comfortable. Maybe it is just a one-presenter show.' 'I cried a lot' Stephen has become an ITV stalwart through his work with Holly, But now he is forging his own path. Advertisement Most read in News TV So much so that, chatting to my reporter Felicity on the Catchphrase set, the former magician revealed he has an idea for a show — and is coughing up his own cash to pay for it. Stephen said: 'It's very hard to pitch stuff on paper, you've got to show people so I'm just going to invest my own money into it then pitch it. Watch moment Holly Willoughby is left red-faced as Dancing On Ice co-host Stephen Mulhern makes x-rated joke on live TV 'I want to do a bit of magic, a bit of wind-up, practical jokes . . . the key is for the family to sit down and enjoy it.' And now Stephen is ready to finally let viewers see the real him after agreeing to film an ITV travelogue with Ant & Dec along the lines of An Idiot Abroad, called Accidental Tourist. Advertisement Stephen said: 'Emma WIllis called me Fifty Shades Of Beige because all my food is beige. 'I don't travel a lot, I always go to Florida — the food's safe. 'But the idea is I step out my comfort zone. I was doing stuff that I'd never do. 'When people see it they'll see a completely different side. It's stripped down. Everyone's like, 'Oh Stephen, he's so nice' but on this I think you're going to see it. Advertisement 'People have seen me on TV for nearly 25 years and they go, 'What's he like at home? Is he going out with someone?'' 7 Stephen is the face of Catchphrase Credit: ITV Being exposed in that way was a lot for Stephen. He added: 'You'll see a lot of emotion, 100 per cent. You'll see me totally out of my comfort zone. Advertisement 'I remember sitting on the bed, and I was like, 'Was this the right choice? Was it the right decision?' 'They film and film and film. I've never done that. No one's ever seen me cry but I cried a lot.' For now Stephen is back in his comfort zone, filming a fresh series of Celebrity Catchphrase. Advertisement And Stephen has now filmed more episodes than show legend Roy Walker. He said: 'I used to watch Catchphrase growing up. I love it because of the gameplay of it. You can never call it. 'The secret to success now is proper family entertainment. 'If you can't sum up the show in a sentence, it will never work. Play Your Cards Right, higher or lower. You Bet!, will they do it, will they not? Advertisement 'Catchphrase, say what you see. Deal Or No deal, pick the right box.' So what is the secret to his own success? 'Because I'm not the rebel! You hear of certain performers or presenters and they go, 'They're bang out of order'. And you go, 'Well, they're not working now. . .'' Never change, Mr Beige. Advertisement 7 Bruce Forsyth originally hosted You Bet! Credit: PA:Press Association 7 Presenter Stephen with The Sun's Felicity Cross Sister act two for Ella ELLA BRUCCOLERI was the unassuming Sister Frances in Call The Midwife, and her latest role is set to be every bit as understated. I can reveal that the actress, who left the period hospital drama in 2022, has been cast as Mary Bennet in BBC One's The Other Bennet Sister. Advertisement 7 Ella Bruccoleri, left, has been cast as Mary Bennet in BBC One's The Other Bennet Sister Credit: BBC Mary is the seemingly unremarkable middle sibling in Jane Austen's Pride And Prejudice, and the story sees her stepping out of her sisters' shadows to find her own epic love story. The ten-parter, which starts filming soon, is based on Janice Hadlow's bestselling novel of the same name. Ella, who says she can 'relate' to Mary, described writer Sarah Quintrell's scripts as warm and humorous. Advertisement She added: 'They reveal that beneath Mary's awkwardness and formality lies a woman longing for purpose and connection.' ART OF ENTERTAINMENT HARRY Hill, Romesh Ranganathan, and the Kwapong Family will host a new BBC children's art show. Go Get Arty features How To segments and celeb drawalongs. Harry, who voices paintbrush Bristles, said: 'Go Get Arty is silly, smart and properly creative – a bit like me!' 'Ender line for Bernie EASTENDERS favourite Clair's character Bernie Taylor made her debut in 2017 alongside onscreen mum Karen ( 7 EastEnders favourite Clair Norris has been axed after eight years on the soap Credit: BBC Advertisement It comes three months after executive producer Chris Clenshaw was replaced by Ben Wadey. A source said: 'When a soap gets a new boss they want to make their own mark, it's nothing personal. 'She was the last Taylor standing and it's time to close the chapter on them.' I'm sure the imminent return of Jake Wood as Max Branning after four years away will bring more drama. Advertisement
Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Celebrity Catchphrase contestant misses out on £50k jackpot over tricky animation – but could you have got it right?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A CELEBRITY Catchphrase contestant narrowly missed out on winning the £50k jackpot - could you have got it right? Hosted by Stephen Mulhern, three famous faces "say what they see" in a bid to win large sums for charity. 4 Stephen Mulhern hosts Celebrity Catchphrase Credit: STV 4 Viewers watched as Stephen K. Amos reached the final round Credit: ITV 4 The comedian faced a tricky catchphrase for the jackpot Credit: ITV Viewers watched as Stephen K. Amos tackled the show's Super Catchphrase. The comedian worked his way up a pyramid to play for the show's top prize. Stephen answered the first few with ease - but wasn't quite as lucky on the £50k catchphrase. It appeared to be someone who was running alongside a clock or watch. Although Stephen's guesses included "time travel" and "running with time", he failed to find the correct answer. Despite the setback, he still won £25,000 for his charity as well as helping increase the amount won by his competitors. Host Stephen Mulhern said afterwards: "Well I tell you what, there's a turn up for the books. "Honestly, that was fantastic. That was amazing play." To which Stephen K. Amos replied: "Thank you. I'm glad we could help my friends as well." It was at this point that the elusive £50k answer was finally revealed. Rob Brydon appears on a celebrity edition of Catchphrase Stephen Mulhern admitted: "I thought you were going to say it at one point. It's running like clockwork." He continued: "Think of that no longer, because you are taking away the £4,900 that you won earlier on. "Now, that £25,000, taking your total prize money for your charity to £29,900." Stephen K. Amos triumphed over Corrie legend Beverley Callard and presenter Kirsty Gallacher in the earlier rounds. His efforts in the Super Catchphrase meant he also doubled their winnings, so Beverley now received £3,800 for her charity. Meanwhile, Kirsty's doubled amount went up to £6,800 for her cause. The episode originally aired in 2022 - although ITV2 viewers have now seen the outcome play out again. Earlier this year, it was revealed Celebrity Catchphrase had been renewed for an 11th series - before series 10 even aired. ITV commissioner Gemma John-Lewis said: "We're delighted to announce a further series of the much loved family favourite, Celebrity Catchphrase. Stephen Mulhern's career so far The presenter is a mainstay on various ITV shows, but how did he become one of Britain's most well-known faces? Stephen first gained an interest in magic and tricks from his father who taught him as a kid. After performing at Butlins, he became the youngest member of the Magic Circle and even made an appearance on Blue Peter in a piece about Harry Houdini. His career started in Children's TV when he presenter the show Finger Tips in 2001. After four years, he launched Tricky TV on CITV in 2005, which he presented until 2010. During this time, he was handpicked by bosses to front the ITV2 spin-off for Britain's Got Talent. He presented Britain's Got More Talent until the cancelation of the companion in 2019. But it's not all bad news for Stephen who is known for his duties on a number of quiz shows. In for a Penny, a format originally launched on Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway was launched the same year. Before, he was chosen by bosses to host Catchphrase in 2013 and has been fronting the show ever since. Other huge shows he presented for ITV included Big Star's Little Star, Rolling In It and the reboot of Deal Or No Deal. He also made regular appearances on This Morning in 'The Hub' segment between 2011 and 2014. After the Philip Schofield scandal rocked ITV, he was chosen to reunite with his former CITV co-star Holly Willoughby as the host of Dancing on Ice. "The only show where you say what you see, the hugely popular series continues to win legions of fans and with Stephen's infectious and playful humour it's a firm favourite with our viewers." Gary Chippington, Executive Producer and Creative Director of STV Studios Entertainment, added: "It's testament to Catchphrase's fantastic format and universal appeal that it's still one of the UK's most-loved entertainment shows, four decades after ITV first commissioned it. "The incomparable Stephen Mulhern is a huge part of the show's success, and we're looking forward to getting back in the studio with him and a great line-up of stars later this year for what promises to be another brilliant series of Celebrity Catchphrase." Celebrity Catchphrase airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Celebrity Catchphrase contestant misses out on £50k jackpot over tricky animation – but could you have got it right?
A CELEBRITY Catchphrase contestant narrowly missed out on winning the £50k jackpot - could you have got it right? Hosted by Stephen Mulhern, three famous faces "say what they see" in a bid to win large sums for charity. 4 4 4 Viewers watched as Stephen K. Amos tackled the show's Super Catchphrase. The comedian worked his way up a pyramid to play for the show's top prize. Stephen answered the first few with ease - but wasn't quite as lucky on the £50k catchphrase. It appeared to be someone who was running alongside a clock or watch. Although Stephen's guesses included "time travel" and "running with time", he failed to find the correct answer. Despite the setback, he still won £25,000 for his charity as well as helping increase the amount won by his competitors. Host Stephen Mulhern said afterwards: "Well I tell you what, there's a turn up for the books. "Honestly, that was fantastic. That was amazing play." To which Stephen K. Amos replied: "Thank you. I'm glad we could help my friends as well." It was at this point that the elusive £50k answer was finally revealed. Rob Brydon appears on a celebrity edition of Catchphrase Stephen Mulhern admitted: "I thought you were going to say it at one point. It's running like clockwork." He continued: "Think of that no longer, because you are taking away the £4,900 that you won earlier on. "Now, that £25,000, taking your total prize money for your charity to £29,900." Stephen K. Amos triumphed over Corrie legend Beverley Callard and presenter Kirsty Gallacher in the earlier rounds. His efforts in the Super Catchphrase meant he also doubled their winnings, so Beverley now received £3,800 for her charity. Meanwhile, Kirsty's doubled amount went up to £6,800 for her cause. The episode originally aired in 2022 - although ITV2 viewers have now seen the outcome play out again. Earlier this year, it was revealed Celebrity Catchphrase had been renewed for an 11th series - before series 10 even aired. Stephen Mulhern's career so far The presenter is a mainstay on various ITV shows, but how did he become one of Britain's most well-known faces? Stephen first gained an interest in magic and tricks from his father who taught him as a kid. After performing at Butlins, he became the youngest member of the Magic Circle and even made an appearance on Blue Peter in a piece about Harry Houdini. His career started in Children's TV when he presenter the show Finger Tips in 2001. After four years, he launched Tricky TV on CITV in 2005, which he presented until 2010. During this time, he was handpicked by bosses to front the ITV2 spin-off for Britain's Got Talent. He presented Britain's Got More Talent until the cancelation of the companion in 2019. But it's not all bad news for Stephen who is known for his duties on a number of quiz shows. In for a Penny, a format originally launched on Ant & Dec 's Saturday Night Takeaway was launched the same year. Before, he was chosen by bosses to host Catchphrase in 2013 and has been fronting the show ever since. Other huge shows he presented for ITV included Big Star's Little Star, Rolling In It and the reboot of Deal Or No Deal. He also made regular appearances on This Morning in 'The Hub' segment between 2011 and 2014. After the Philip Schofield scandal rocked ITV, he was chosen to reunite with his former CITV co-star Holly Willoughby as the host of Dancing on Ice. "The only show where you say what you see, the hugely popular series continues to win legions of fans and with Stephen's infectious and playful humour it's a firm favourite with our viewers." Gary Chippington, Executive Producer and Creative Director of STV Studios Entertainment, added: "It's testament to Catchphrase's fantastic format and universal appeal that it's still one of the UK's most-loved entertainment shows, four decades after ITV first commissioned it. "The incomparable Stephen Mulhern is a huge part of the show's success, and we're looking forward to getting back in the studio with him and a great line-up of stars later this year for what promises to be another brilliant series of Celebrity Catchphrase." 4
