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The Irish Sun
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Jaw-dropping TV documentary series on romance frauds and cheats back for a second series
CHANNEL 4 is playing dirty once again by lining up a fresh batch of adulterous scandals for viewers to shake their heads disapprovingly at. I can reveal bosses have commissioned a second instalment of docu- series Advertisement 8 Fake aristocrat Lord Bertie Underwood — real name Robert Madejski — was jailed for fraud offences Credit: facebook 8 Megan Clarke was scammed by Madejski leaving her £30,000 in debt Credit: Channel 4 And the broadcaster is on the hunt for more real-life victims of relationship scams and lying partners. The original run hit the headlines courtesy of a fake aristocrat called He was later jailed for fraud offences involving another victim. Advertisement Read More on TV A TV insider said: 'The first series made such a big impact Channel 4 chiefs couldn't wait to green light a follow-up.' Research teams are collating more extreme cases to feature and cast their net far and wide. The source added: 'It's shocking so many people's lives have been destroyed by these con artists but there is some consolation that the culprits' actions can be outed in such public fashion.' Other big storylines from series one included a man falling in love with a mum of one who faked having cancer to con him out of almost £10,000, plus twin sisters who were defrauded by a scammer posing as a firefighter. Advertisement Most read in News TV Plus, across the pond, a comic-loving man fell for the charms of an equally geeky girl with He paid for her medical care, as well as rent, before digging deeper into his pockets to fund the 'life-changing treatment' she desperately needed. I was scammed by fake 'lord' who left me £30K in debt In all, he paid out £80,000 of money he didn't have. And when he realised his dream girlfriend was a scammer, she falsely accused him of domestic abuse, fled to Japan, and targeted more victims. Advertisement Not a very likeable bunch . . . A GRAVE ERROR ON TRAITORS Stephen joined the Chatty Man on his Life's A Beach podcast – and the topic turned to the BBC1 show, which was filmed in Scoland and will air this autumn. 8 Stephen Fry is staying tight-lipped about his time on Celebrity Traitors Credit: Alamy Advertisement Alan said: 'We holidayed recently near Inverness in a castle. But we can't say anything.' Stephen replied: 'Not a word.' Alan continued: 'Nothing. And there's already clickbaity things happening. Apparently there's a funeral. There's no bloody funeral. 'We are obviously talking about Celebrity Traitors, which was a wonderful experience. I had to mention it but our lives wouldn't be worth living if we start giving out spoilers.' Advertisement Ok, we get it . . . PERFECT MATCH, ENGLAND IT'S a line up of look-a-likes almost as impressive as the team they're impersonating. The cast of Dear England, the BBC adaptation of the West end play about Gareth Southgate's career, came together to start filming last week. 8 Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate in Dear England Credit: CLICK NEWS - SPLASH Advertisement 8 Michael Watson as Kieran Trippier in the BBC adaptation Credit: Click News and Media 8 Francis Lovehall as Raheem Sterling Credit: Click News and Media 8 Edem-Ita Duke as Marcus Rashford Credit: Click News and Media And it was incredible just how much like the England players who feature in the show, which was using posh public school Harrow to double up as the squad's Stafordshire training ground. Advertisement Former Shakespeare in Love star But the rest of the 'players' were just as convincing - right down to some of the ball skills they were showing off too. We can all witness for ourselves when it airs next year on BBC One. CHANNEL 5 has unveiled a raft of new dramas. Advertisement They include Imposter, starring ex Corrie actress Kym Marsh and Neighbours' Jackie Woodburne. While detective mystery Cooper and Fry, from Stephen Booth's novels, features Downton Abbey's Robert James-Collier. FANS ARE BROWN'S BUOYS The Irishman says having a live reaction to the gags brings something extra special in an age where hardly any sitcoms are filmed in front of fans. Advertisement 8 Brendan O'Carroll says Mrs Browns Boys would be nothing without its studio audience Credit: BBC Brendan, who also co-writes the hit series, will be back as matriarch Agnes Brown as the show returns to BBC One for a new four-part mini series, on August 1. Agreeing with 'So many times, at the end of rehearsals, our director, Ben Kellett will say, 'All this needs now is the audience' and he is so right. Advertisement 'They follow every move, every line and add so much to our performances. We would be lost without them.' Sadly, it's a dying art.
Scottish Sun
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Jaw-dropping TV documentary series on romance frauds and cheats back for a second series
Plus, read on to learn about Stephen Fry and Alan Carr's time on Celebrity Traitors ROM CON Jaw-dropping TV documentary series on romance frauds and cheats back for a second series CHANNEL 4 is playing dirty once again by lining up a fresh batch of adulterous scandals for viewers to shake their heads disapprovingly at. I can reveal bosses have commissioned a second instalment of docu- series Love Cheats following its debut run last autumn. Advertisement 8 Fake aristocrat Lord Bertie Underwood — real name Robert Madejski — was jailed for fraud offences Credit: facebook 8 Megan Clarke was scammed by Madejski leaving her £30,000 in debt Credit: Channel 4 And the broadcaster is on the hunt for more real-life victims of relationship scams and lying partners. The original run hit the headlines courtesy of a fake aristocrat called Lord Bertie Underwood — real name Robert Madejski — who set the scumbag bar spectacularly high. He scammed his unsuspecting loving fiancee Megan Clarke by secretly taking out credit in her name, leaving her £30,000 in debt — while he was also sleeping with men on the side. He was later jailed for fraud offences involving another victim. Advertisement A TV insider said: 'The first series made such a big impact Channel 4 chiefs couldn't wait to green light a follow-up.' Research teams are collating more extreme cases to feature and cast their net far and wide. The source added: 'It's shocking so many people's lives have been destroyed by these con artists but there is some consolation that the culprits' actions can be outed in such public fashion.' Other big storylines from series one included a man falling in love with a mum of one who faked having cancer to con him out of almost £10,000, plus twin sisters who were defrauded by a scammer posing as a firefighter. Advertisement Plus, across the pond, a comic-loving man fell for the charms of an equally geeky girl with Multiple Sclerosis. He paid for her medical care, as well as rent, before digging deeper into his pockets to fund the 'life-changing treatment' she desperately needed. I was scammed by fake 'lord' who left me £30K in debt In all, he paid out £80,000 of money he didn't have. And when he realised his dream girlfriend was a scammer, she falsely accused him of domestic abuse, fled to Japan, and targeted more victims. Advertisement Not a very likeable bunch . . . A GRAVE ERROR ON TRAITORS STEPHEN FRY and Alan Carr are staying tight-lipped about their time on Celebrity Traitors – and the rumour mill has started filling in the gaps. Stephen joined the Chatty Man on his Life's A Beach podcast – and the topic turned to the BBC1 show, which was filmed in Scoland and will air this autumn. 8 Stephen Fry is staying tight-lipped about his time on Celebrity Traitors Credit: Alamy Advertisement Alan said: 'We holidayed recently near Inverness in a castle. But we can't say anything.' Stephen replied: 'Not a word.' Alan continued: 'Nothing. And there's already clickbaity things happening. Apparently there's a funeral. There's no bloody funeral. 'We are obviously talking about Celebrity Traitors, which was a wonderful experience. I had to mention it but our lives wouldn't be worth living if we start giving out spoilers.' Advertisement Ok, we get it . . . PERFECT MATCH, ENGLAND IT'S a line up of look-a-likes almost as impressive as the team they're impersonating. The cast of Dear England, the BBC adaptation of the West end play about Gareth Southgate's career, came together to start filming last week. 8 Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate in Dear England Credit: CLICK NEWS - SPLASH Advertisement 8 Michael Watson as Kieran Trippier in the BBC adaptation Credit: Click News and Media 8 Francis Lovehall as Raheem Sterling Credit: Click News and Media 8 Edem-Ita Duke as Marcus Rashford Credit: Click News and Media And it was incredible just how much like the England players who feature in the show, which was using posh public school Harrow to double up as the squad's Stafordshire training ground. Advertisement Former Shakespeare in Love star Joseph Fiennes was arguably the most uncanny doppelganger as the manager Gareth. But the rest of the 'players' were just as convincing - right down to some of the ball skills they were showing off too. We can all witness for ourselves when it airs next year on BBC One. CHANNEL 5 has unveiled a raft of new dramas. Advertisement They include Imposter, starring ex Corrie actress Kym Marsh and Neighbours' Jackie Woodburne. While detective mystery Cooper and Fry, from Stephen Booth's novels, features Downton Abbey's Robert James-Collier. FANS ARE BROWN'S BUOYS MRS Brown's Boys star Brendan O'Carroll says the comedy would be nothing without its studio audience. The Irishman says having a live reaction to the gags brings something extra special in an age where hardly any sitcoms are filmed in front of fans. Advertisement 8 Brendan O'Carroll says Mrs Browns Boys would be nothing without its studio audience Credit: BBC Brendan, who also co-writes the hit series, will be back as matriarch Agnes Brown as the show returns to BBC One for a new four-part mini series, on August 1. Agreeing with Lee Mack, who writes and stars in fellow BBC hit Not Going Out, Brendan said: 'Filming in front of a live audience is essential to the show. 'So many times, at the end of rehearsals, our director, Ben Kellett will say, 'All this needs now is the audience' and he is so right. Advertisement 'They follow every move, every line and add so much to our performances. We would be lost without them.' Sadly, it's a dying art.
Wales Online
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Britain's Got Talent's Amanda Holden booed as she says 'I'm not going to be very popular'
Britain's Got Talent's Amanda Holden booed as she says 'I'm not going to be very popular' Amanda Holden was not impressed during the live semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent Amanda was booed loudly by the live audience (Image: ITV ) Within minutes of the live semi-final of Britain's Got Talent getting underway, judge Amanda Holden found herself being booed over comments she made. Amanda said: "I'm not going to be very popular" before discussing the first act. Bravely performing first was dance duo Harry and Lewis, from the Wirral and Manchester, who have danced together since they were children. Despite receiving positive comments from fellow judges Bruno Tonioli and Alesha Dixon, Amanda quickly brought the mood down. Saying "I'm not going to be very popular" and "thank God for the production", Amanda did not mince her words. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . She said: "I don't think it was enough, I just don't feel like that was a step up from your first audition." She was drowned out by the loud boos from the live audience while speaking. While Simon Cowell said this performance was better than their audition, he did question how much Harry and Lewis wanted to win. Separately, Amanda recently made a stunning admission about the current state of her marriage, claiming that her husband "judges" her for one thing. Article continues below The TV stalwart also batted off claims that her spouse, record producer Chris Hughes, is "jealous" of her friendship with comedian Alan Carr, with whom she has hosted several shows. Appearing on the Life's A Beach podcast, both Amanda and Alan were talking about life behind the scenes filming their hit BBC series Amanda and Alan's Italian Job, and its spin-off Spanish Job. But when the conversation turned to their friendship, Amanda jokingly claimed her husband "judged" her for her drinking and rubbished suggestions he is "jealous" because she gives Alan "way more" attention. Such is her closeness to "good friend" Alan that Amanda claimed fans stop either of them on the streets to be asked why either of them are not seen walking together. She said: "Everyone stops us for it more than anything. And when I'm not with you, they're like, 'Where's Alan?'" Alan replied: "I know. They say, 'Where's Amanda?' When I went to South Africa, 'Where's Amanda?'" After Amanda jokingly said: "Well, my husband Chris doesn't get a look-in," Alan asked: "To be honest, is he jealous of me?" The pair laughed for a few seconds before Amanda firmly answered: "No. He loves you as much as me. I think he's jealous because I give you way more. I'm nicer to you." Article continues below Alan then said: "We're always on the phone, though, aren't we? And having a little gossip and everything." To which Amanda dropped her tongue–in-cheek bombshell: "You don't judge my drinking habits. My husband does. Anyway..." The conversation then swiftly moved on to their forthcoming third series, tentatively titled Amanda and Alan's Greek Job, which Alan revealed would be set in Corfu. You can read more, here.
Daily Record
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
ITV Britain's Got Talent's Amanda Holden shares three-word Mile High Club confession
Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has made a cheeky admission about her love life with husband Chris Hughes. Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has dished the dirt on whether she has ever joined the Mile High Club with her close pal and BBC co-star, Alan Carr. In a saucy conversation about her romantic life, Amanda spilled the beans on whether she's ever engaged in any risqué activities mid-flight with her spouse, Chris Hughes. During a revealing chat on Alan's Life's A Beach podcast, 54-year-old Amanda was answering quick-fire questions when she confessed, Belfast Live reports. Alan quizzed her on membership of the Mile High Club, to which the Heart FM frontwoman replied: "No, I haven't ever done it" followed by a cheeky comment: "I probably should." To leave no room for doubt, the ITV judge light-heartedly affirmed: "I haven't, it's the truth, I'm not too shy, there's just not enough space or hygiene." Elsewhere from this juicy revelation, Amanda has also let slip some details about her nearly two-decade marriage to Chris during a segment on Heart FM, highlighting how they live "separate lives". She stated: "I've been married for over 20 years. Well, I met him in 2003, I can't work it out. "Anyway, a long time, and our lives have been very separate for a long time because we're both very busy." Continuing, she remarked: "Obviously, we're very happily married, but we do lots of things separately. I love my Peloton and running, he goes and plays squash. "He's got a massive career as well. We're always separate, you know." After meeting in 2003 while in Los Angeles, she went on to marry the record producer five years later at St. Margaret's Church in Somerset. They now share two children together, Alexa Louise Florence and Hollie Rose. In addition to sharing glimpses of her domestic life with her hubby, Amanda has been a regular presence on our televisions recently. Some of her latest appearances have come alongside her pal Alan Carr, who she made her Mile High Club confession to. Demonstrating their home improvement abilities, Amanda and Alan were given the task of renovating properties in Italy and Spain for their joint BBC series. Amanda has also returned to her role on the judging panel for another season of Britain's Got Talent this year. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Amanda has been on the ITV talent show, which is currently airing its 18th series, since it first launched in 2007. As the current season of BGT moves into its final stages tonight, the third group of contestants reaching the semi-finals will be aiming to secure their spot in the final which is scheduled to broadcast later this month. Amanda, Simon Cowell, Bruno Tonioli and Alesha Dixon will return to screens tonight on May 10 during the Britain's Got Talent semi final on ITV at 7pm.
Wales Online
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Amanda Holden admits husband 'judges' her amid 'jealousy' over famous friend
Amanda Holden admits husband 'judges' her amid 'jealousy' over famous friend The Britain's Got Talent star made a surprising claim about her marriage to record producer Chris Hughes, before batting off suggestions there was any strife between them Amanda Holden quipped that husband Chris Hughes had reservations about her drinking habits (Image: Karwai Tang/WireImage via Getty Images ) Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden made a stunning admission about the current state of her marriage, claiming that her husband "judges" her for one thing. The TV stalwart also batted off claims that her spouse, record producer Chris Hughes, is "jealous" of her friendship with comedian Alan Carr, with whom she has hosted several shows. Appearing on the Life's A Beach podcast, both Amanda and Alan were talking about life behind the scenes filming their hit BBC series Amanda and Alan's Italian Job, and its spin-off Spanish Job. But when the conversation turned to their friendship, Amanda jokingly claimed her husband "judged" her for her drinking and rubbished suggestions he is "jealous" because she gives Alan "way more" attention. Such is her closeness to "good friend" Alan that Amanda claimed fans stop either of them on the streets to be asked why either of them are not seen walking together. She said: "Everyone stops us for it more than anything. And when I'm not with you, they're like, 'Where's Alan?'" Alan replied: "I know. They say, 'Where's Amanda?' When I went to South Africa, 'Where's Amanda?'" After Amanda jokingly said: "Well, my husband Chris doesn't get a look-in," Alan asked: "To be honest, is he jealous of me?" Article continues below Alan Carr jokingly asked Amanda if her husband was jealous of him (Image: BBC/Voltage TV ) The pair laughed for a few seconds before Amanda firmly answered: "No. He loves you as much as me. I think he's jealous because I give you way more. I'm nicer to you." Alan then said: "We're always on the phone, though, aren't we? And having a little gossip and everything." To which Amanda dropped her tongue–in-cheek bombshell: "You don't judge my drinking habits. My husband does. Anyway..." The conversation then swiftly moved on to their forthcoming third series, tentatively titled Amanda and Alan's Greek Job, which Alan revealed would be set in Corfu. The pair gave fans a quick glimpse on what properties they want to spruce up and what outfits they hoped to wear. During that segment, the pair slammed critics who claimed they do none of the heavy-duty construction work on set, while Amanda was shocked to hear rumours that the pair do not get on well. The pair were "sick" of claims they do no work on the set of their TV series (Image: BBC/Voltage TV ) Alan said: "We are... We're doing it. We're going to stay, because I know people always say, 'A, do you do the work on the houses?' I'm sick of that!" Amanda echoed his points passionately, saying: "Yes, we do the work! It's so knackering!" Alan then said: "And then people go, 'Oh, do you really get on with Amanda? You can't do that job'. They do say that." Amanda erupted: "What?! Do they?" The comedian continued: "They say, 'How do you put up with... How do you tolerate her? How do you tolerate her? Oh, and that laugh." Amanda then laughed off the backchat before adding: "Are they talking about my laugh? This is an outrage!" In a sign of their enduring friendship, Alan admitted: "But of course, we can't do that job if we didn't like each other. I mean, it'd be hell. No, I couldn't. I'd have to be you. It would have to be you." Amanda agreed, saying: "There is not a single person that I could do it with." Amanda later said Chris "loves" Alan as much as she does (Image: Tim Stewart News Limited ) Amanda and Chris have been married since 2008 and have two children together, but she admitted on Heart FM in March that their busy working schedules mean they end up living "separate lives". A year later in 2009, she became friends with Alan after appearing on his show Chatty Man, and the pair grew even closer over the past two years while filming their BBC home renovation series. Article continues below Furthermore, Alan told The Sun in 2022 that he and Amanda grew even closer as friends while filming their Italian Job series, even claiming she tried to set him up with a new man after his marriage to ex-husband Paul Drayton broke down. He commented: "Amanda and I were showbiz mates, but by the end of the summer we were such good friends. We're always texting. So even if no one buys this house, I've come out of it with a better friendship than I went in. We could actually probably go on holiday together now."
