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Daily Mirror
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Peter Kay's Car Share co-star Sian Gibson feared she'd 'ruined' his career
Sian Gibson had given up on showbusiness and was was living happily in Mold, north Wales with her family, when an email from the actress' old friend Peter Kay changed everything Sian Gibson had worked with Peter Kay more than once before winning the role of Kayleigh in Car Share, appearing in That Peter Kay Thing and three episodes of Phoenix Nights. But when she first saw a script for the much-loved BBC series, she had almost completely given up on acting. 'I was working in a call centre in Chester when Peter sent me a script, asking what I thought of it,' she told the Radio Times. Sian, who pops up on Sunday Brunch this weekend, has stayed busy since the success of Car Share. She's appeared in Death in Paradise, Taskmaster and most recently with Timothy Spall in the BBC's Death Valley. But she didn't think Car Share would restart her acting career – in fact she thought her performance might have wrecked Peter Kay's career as well: 'When I first saw it, I thought I was dreadful – I was worried that I had just ruined Peter Kay's career.' Sian's fears proved to be unfounded and Car Share went on to be one of the most-watched shows on iPlayer, winning multiple awards including Best Comedy at the 2016, 2018 and 2019 National Television Awards. Sian has known Peter for many years. They had bonded over a shared sense of humour while they were studying performing arts at the University of Salford. She says she was sure that he was the student from her year that was most likely to succeed. Peter would painstakingly edit together his home-made sketches into short films, Sian recalls, and had a perfectionist streak that viewers would soon see in Car Share. Songs on the show's fictitious Forever FM radio station often blossom into wildly imaginative 'pop video' fantasy sequences. Sian's path to fame was a little rockier than Peter's, she revealed. 'Things were great at the beginning of my career. Because I'm short, I always played younger parts. I was in my 20s and always played teenagers. Then I hit 30 and that doesn't work anymore. It all just dried up.' She recalled one disastrous audition that, for a while, looked like it would be the last one: "I remember going to the final audition of my acting career,' she recalled. Sian explained that the audition was for a small role in Emmerdale: "All I had to say was, 'You alright?' I sat in the waiting room getting nervous and I was that desperate for the job I couldn't even deliver the line – I was too hyper because I wanted it so much. That's when I realised it was over.' She married her husband Ian, a gas fitter, and in 2013 they had a daughter together. She wasn't too keen on her job in a banking call centre but it was steady work and she ended up staying there for several years: "Because the people were nice and it was next door to a lovely garden centre that did the best toasties,' she told the Independent. 'I'm still not entirely sure what they did.' When Peter sent her the Car Share script, she asked him why he hadn't chosen 'one of those really good actresses' such as Suranne Jones or Sheridan Smith, but he explained to her that what was most important to him was their easy chemistry, which came from a 20-year friendship.
Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Paddy McGuinness reveals his unexpected celeb crush 'he wasn't supposed to have'
Celebrity Gogglebox is back for another year – and Paddy McGuinness has already used the show to confess to a surprise celebrity crush. The Phoenix Nights and Max & Paddy star, 51, is sitting alongside fellow Boltonian and BBC Radio 2 DJ Vernon Kay for the new run of episodes. Paddy and Vernon's involvement in the new series of the TV reaction reality show was announced just hours before its returned on Friday, June 6. And in that first episode of the new series, Paddy confessed to an unexpected celebrity crush that he says he wasn't supposed to have. The pair were watching clips of Countdown together when co-presenter Rachel Riley appeared on the screen to deliver one of the quiz show's numeracy rounds. At that point, Paddy spoke up: 'There's something about Rachel Riley. I don't know what it is. You know when you have, like, a celebrity crush that you're not supposed to have?' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Joking about Paddy's comment, Vernon remarked that '[Rachel] is a [Manchester] United fan,' referencing the fact that Paddy and Vernon both support fellow Lancashire side Bolton Wanderers. 'Oh, I've gone right off her!', Paddy immediately shot back, jokingly deciding that Rachel's choice of football team was enough to kill his crush stone dead. Paddy was married to ex-wife Christine McGuinness (née Martin) between 2011 and 2024 – the couple had three children, including two twins, together across 13 years. In 2022, it was announced that the couple had separated, but they would continue living in their family home together with 10-year-old twins Penelope and Leo, and seven-year-old Felicity. The couple's divorce was finalised in 2024, but they still live in the same house in order to make things easier for their children, who are all autistic. On Loose Women, Christine explained to panellist Coleen Nolan that she and Paddy's living arrangements were 'the same as always' and that they still spend Christmas together. 'I don't want the children going to different houses,' she said. 'And you know when they come home from school, they struggle with change anyway.' In a new interview, Christine admitted that the divorce has been expensive, but she's determined to be able to say: 'I paid for my own divorce.' During an appearance on The Shizzio Show podcast, she said: 'There was times where it was fine and really civil, and we were agreeing on what we wanted and what we were going. More Trending 'Then there was times where it felt like we were starting all the way back at the beginning. It's the biggest bill I have ever paid in my life, and I will say that I paid for my own divorce, nobody else.' Celebrity Gogglebox is back for its seventh season, with the first new episode available to watch on Channel 4 – each Celebrity Gogglebox season so far has had six episodes. The first season of Celebrity Gogglebox premiered in 2019, and the show has run annually in June ever since, featuring famous faces from the world of showbiz and TV. View More » Watch Celebrity Gogglebox on Channel 4 on Fridays. 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: Virgin Island backlash is downright patronising for people who haven't had sex MORE: Feel Good remains one of the greatest LGBTQ+ gifts to TV MORE: Incredible binge-worthy LGBT+ shows guaranteed to send your heart soaring
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Paddy McGuinness and Vernon Kay team up for Celebrity Gogglebox as they join huge list of celebs signing up
A whole host of famous faces will be appearing dream team Paddy McGuinness and Vernon Kay team up for Celebrity Gogglebox as they join huge list of celebs signing up PADDY McGuinness and Vernon Kay have teamed up for Celebrity Gogglebox. The Radio 2 stars, both 51, join several other celebrity pairs for the upcoming series. Advertisement 3 Paddy McGuinness and Vernon Kay are joining Celebrity Gogglebox Credit: Rachel Joseph/Channel 4 3 The two appeared in a video posted on Gogglebox's Instagram account Credit: Instagram 3 James Buckley and wife Clair have also signed up Credit: Channel 4 Taking to social media, Paddy wrote: 'I still can't believe @vernonkay wears denim to relax? "This Friday we'll be on the couch, watching telly on @c4gogglebox." The pair also confirmed the news in a short video shared on Gogglebox's Instagram account. Speaking in the clip, Paddy said: "We are back with some belty TV." Advertisement Vernon added: "Oh yeah! Celebrity Gogglebox, back on Friday at 9pm. Enjoy." While Paddy concluded: "Look at that, I've even run a cloth over the sink." One enthusiastic fan shared on social media: 'This has made my Friday night.' Another made a reference to the pair's shared hometown of Bolton. Advertisement They wrote: 'OMG this is going to be amazing! Can't wait. The Boltonian A-Team.' The Sun previously revealed that Inbetweeners legend James Buckley and his wife Clair will also be joining Celebrity Gogglebox. Celebrity Gogglebox fans rip into Channel 4 just minutes into 'new episode' before switching of In our exclusive clip, the comedy star told fans: "Hi guys, how's it going? "We are joining the Gogglebox family. Advertisement "We're going to be watching some great TV and some not so great TV. "And you'll be able to join us on Friday on Channel 4 at 9pm." Paddy McGuinness' TV Timeline 2000-2001 - Phoenix Nights 2004 - Max & Paddy's Road To Nowhere 2005 - Max & Paddy's The Power of Two 2008-2010 - Rory and Paddy's Great British Adventure 2010-2019 - Take Me Out 2011 - 71 Degrees North 2013 - Your Face Sounds Familiar 2015 - Benchmark 2017-2018 - The Keith & Paddy Picture Show 2019 - Celebrity Juice 2019-2022 - Top Gear 2019-2022 - Catchpoint 2021-2022 - I Can See Your Voice 2021-2023 - A Question of Sport 2024 - Paddy and Chris: Road Tripping 2024-2025 - Inside The Factory 2023-2025 - Tempting Fortune Returning duos include Martin and Roman Kemp, Denise Van Outen and Johnny Vaughan, as well as Gok Wan and Fearne Cotton. Also returning are are Mo Gilligan and Babatunde Aleshe, Gyles Brandreth and Lulu and Rylan Clark and his mum Linda. Advertisement Nick and Liv Grimshaw, as well as Clare Balding and Alice Arnold round out the line-up. Celebrity Gogglebox airs on Channel 4.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Paddy McGuinness and Vernon Kay team up for Celebrity Gogglebox as they join huge list of celebs signing up
PADDY McGuinness and Vernon Kay have teamed up for Celebrity Gogglebox. The Radio 2 stars, both 51, join several other celebrity pairs for the upcoming series. Advertisement 3 Paddy McGuinness and Vernon Kay are joining Celebrity Gogglebox Credit: Rachel Joseph/Channel 4 3 The two appeared in a video posted on Gogglebox's Instagram account Credit: Instagram 3 James Buckley and wife Clair have also signed up Credit: Channel 4 Taking to social media , Paddy wrote: 'I still can't believe @vernonkay wears denim to relax? " This Friday we'll be on the couch, watching telly on @c4gogglebox." The pair also confirmed the news in a short video shared on Gogglebox's Instagram account. Speaking in the clip, Paddy said: "We are back with some belty TV." Advertisement More on Celebrity Gogglebox Vernon added: "Oh yeah! Celebrity Gogglebox , back on Friday at 9pm. Enjoy." While Paddy concluded: "Look at that, I've even run a cloth over the sink." One enthusiastic fan shared on social media: 'This has made my Friday night.' Another made a reference to the pair's shared hometown of Bolton. Advertisement Most read in Reality Exclusive They wrote: 'OMG this is going to be amazing! Can't wait. The Boltonian A-Team.' The Sun Celebrity Gogglebox fans rip into Channel 4 just minutes into 'new episode' before switching of In our exclusive clip, the comedy star told fans: "Hi guys, how's it going? "We are joining the Gogglebox family. Advertisement "We're going to be watching some great TV and some not so great TV. "And you'll be able to join us on Friday on Channel 4 at 9pm." Paddy McGuinness' TV Timeline 2000-2001 - Phoenix Nights 2004 - Max & Paddy's Road To Nowhere 2005 - Max & Paddy's The Power of Two 2008-2010 - Rory and Paddy's Great British Adventure 2010-2019 - Take Me Out 2011 - 71 Degrees North 2013 - Your Face Sounds Familiar 2015 - Benchmark 2017-2018 - The Keith & Paddy Picture Show 2019 - Celebrity Juice 2019-2022 - Top Gear 2019-2022 - Catchpoint 2021-2022 - I Can See Your Voice 2021-2023 - A Question of Sport 2024 - Paddy and Chris: Road Tripping 2024-2025 - Inside The Factory 2023-2025 - Tempting Fortune Returning duos include Martin and Also returning are are Advertisement Nick and Liv Grimshaw , as well as Celebrity Gogglebox airs on Channel 4.
Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Paddy McGuinness set for huge new money-spinning tour as he cashes in after costly divorce
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PADDY McGuinness is set for a huge new money-spinning tour as he cashes in after costly divorce. The beloved television presenter and his ex Christine McGuinness shocked the nation when they split in June 2022 - but Paddy is moving on with an exciting new venture. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Paddy McGuinness is on the cusp of a new money-making project Credit: Splash 4 He and Christine McGuinness split in 2022 Credit: Getty Last October, it was then revealed that Paddy, 51, would keep the family's £2.5million mansion after finalising his divorce with ex Christine, 37. Christine then revealed last month that she was paying off her £300,000 divorce from Paddy. And now, after their costly split and subsequent divorce, Paddy is on the cusp of a money-spinning venture. A source told The Sun: "It's no secret that Paddy's comedy tour, over the past year, has been a huge success. "It was expected to do well but it was a long tour that went extremely well sales wise night after night... every venue was rocking. "Most venues had waiting lists of people who wanted to come but couldn't get in which is very rare in the industry at the moment." They added: "Obviously the tour promoter did very well out of it so everyone their side is very keen for Paddy to replicate that again perhaps as soon as possible. "There aren't many comedy acts that can sell venues as fast as that so when a hit comes along the industry is keen to pounce on it and get more shows booked in. "Importantly, Paddy also had a blast writing and performing the show although whatever tour comes in the future, as with the last one, it needs to work around his schedule with his kids which is why he drove straight home after a lot of the gigs. "Everyone is hoping he'll sign up again and rival tour promoters are banging down his door to try and get involved. Christine McGuinness dazzles in bright blue bikini as she shrugs off quitting Celebs Go Dating after just a week "He's got a few offers on the table so hopefully a case of finding the time in his schedule to make it work around his home and work life." Paddy and Christine share three children together from their marriage. They welcomed twins Leo and Penelope, and daughter Felicity. Last year it was revealed that Paddy would remain the owner of the former couple's mansion. Paddy McGuinness' TV Timeline 2000-2001 - Phoenix Nights 2004 - Max & Paddy's Road To Nowhere 2005 - Max & Paddy's The Power of Two 2008-2010 - Rory and Paddy's Great British Adventure 2010-2019 - Take Me Out 2011 - 71 Degrees North 2013 - Your Face Sounds Familiar 2015 - Benchmark 2017-2018 - The Keith & Paddy Picture Show 2019 - Celebrity Juice 2019-2022 - Top Gear 2019-2022 - Catchpoint 2021-2022 - I Can See Your Voice 2021-2023 - A Question of Sport 2024 - Paddy and Chris: Road Tripping 2024-2025 - Inside The Factory 2023-2025 - Tempting Fortune Sources close to the couple told the Mail that the 7-bedroom family home in Cheshire, with a gym and swimming pool, is TV star Paddy's pride and joy. He reportedly argued he'd be unable to afford anything similar, after divorcing his wife of 11 years. It's claimed that Christine, however, didn't want to move ten-year-old twins Penelope and Leo, or seven-year-old daughter Felicity - all of who have been diagnosed with autism- from the house they've grown up in. A source told the publication: "Paddy is very much the king of his castle when it comes to their house. There was no way he was going to move into a smaller property while she stayed in their big house. "It means that they both still own the house and Paddy will have access to it at any time. They continued: "Paddy also knew that Christine would not want to cause their children upset by putting the house up for sale as they need routine and familiar surroundings because of their autism. "Christine does have the option to force the sale of the house but she wanted to put her children's needs first." 4 Paddy is gearing up for a new money-making venture Credit: Splash
