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Scottish Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Huge update on Netflix smash hit Bridgerton after raunchy carriage scene was snubbed for BAFTA gong
SERIES five of Bridgerton is going ahead after Netflix made a huge multi-million pound investment in the show's future. The greenlight for the new season takes the programme way beyond its current four season batch of shows, the most recent of which was filmed last year. 3 Series five of Bridgerton is going ahead Credit: © 2024 Netflix, Inc. 3 Colin and Penelope's saucy carriage sex scene was up for the Memorable Moment gong at the TV Baftas Credit: Netflix The Bridgerton story is likely to follow the rough pattern of the novels by Julia Quinn and it's thought the next book which will serve as inspiration is expected to be Elouise Bridgerton's story, To Sir Philip, With Love. But nothing is a given in Netflix's distinctive version of the story. A TV insider said: "After introducing the controversial gender swap at the end of series three which saw Michael Stirling switched to Michaela, there is a chance execs could skip ahead to Francesca's story. "They certainly weren't afraid to dabble with Julia Quinn's timeline by swapping the order of Colin and Benedict's tales." The good news about continuing the Bridgerton saga comes as series three received a nomination at this week's TV BAFTA awards, with Colin and Penelope's saucy carriage sex scene up for the Memorable Moment gong. It was beaten by Chris McCausland's moving dance on last year's Strictly Come Dancing. Series four, which started filming at the end of 2024, will follow the story of the second Bridgerton son, Benedict, played by Luke Thompson. I exclusively revealed last year how Netflix had invested millions in building a huge new Regency-style set on the edge of London, shifting everything from its traditional home on the stunning streets of Bath. It's hard to believe it's now been almost five years since the first series dropped on Netflix starring Phoebe Dynevor and Rege Jean Page, before series two came along and helped firmly catapult Jonathan Bailey to Hollywood superstardom. Last year's third series did similar wonders for the career of its leading lady Nicola Coughlan opposite her character's love interest, Colin Bridgerton, played by Luke Newton. Netflix were approached for comment. Watch the video to see the intimacy coordinators sexiest TV scenes
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Strictly finalist left red-faced as she's brutally snubbed from TV BAFTA dinner – despite awards show nomination
The reality TV star, 26, didn't make the cut for the top tickets missed the cut Strictly finalist left red-faced as she's brutally snubbed from TV BAFTA dinner – despite awards show nomination STRICTLY Come Dancing finalist Tasha Ghouri was forced to watch from the cheap seats as her co-star won a Bafta TV award. The snubbed Love Islander missed out on a top ticket to the event, which honoured Chris McCausland with TV moment of the year. Advertisement 5 Tasha Ghouri looked stunning at the Bafta TV awards Credit: Getty 5 Dianne Buswell and Chris McCausland won Strictly - and a TV Bafta Credit: BBC Instead, model Tasha was a guest of P&O Cruises and sat with professional Strictly dancer Vito Coppola on the upper balcony. The 26-year-old cheered as the clip played of the show's first blind contestant waltzing to You'll Never Walk Alone with dance partner Dianne Buswell. Tasha had her fingers crossed as she waited with baited breath for the result to be announced - and fought back tears when Chris won the prestigious gong. She and Vito proudly yelled out in support of Strictly - who was up against tough competition from the wedding scene in Gavin and Stacey and Rivals' naked tennis. Advertisement Dianne took to the stage to accept the publicly-voted P&O Crusies Memorable Moment award without Chris, who wasn't able to attend the awards do. After the ceremony, she joined a host of telly stars invited to enjoy a slap-up three-course meal, while Tasha went to a drinks reception on another floor. She met up with fellow Strictly star JB Gill who turned up to the after-party while Bafta guests dined downstairs. Tasha called it the "most gorgeous catch up" as they cheersed to Strictly's success. Advertisement She said: "First TV @bafta with @pandocruises such a lovely evening celebrating talent in the TV industry, so so inspiring." Meanwhile Chris posted on X about his Bafta award: "Oh my goodness. Me and Dianne only just went and won a f***ing Bafta didn't we. "Thank you so much to everybody that voted!" Tasha Ghouri breaks down in tears as she's comforted about future as Strictly tour ends amid split from Andrew Le Page 5 Pro dancer Vito Coppalo with Strictly stars Tasha and JB Gill Credit: Instagram Advertisement 5 Dianne was emotional as she accepted her Bafta Credit: Getty
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Scandal-hit Strictly Come Dancing scoops a BAFTA TV Award for Chris McCausland's 'blackout' waltz as triumphant Dianne Buswell calls it a 'story of hope and determination'
If winning under a cloud of controversy wasn't enough, Dianne Buswell and Chris McCausland stirred the proverbial pot on Sunday evening by winning Best TV Moment at the TV BAFTA Awards. Professional dancer Buswell was given short odds of winning the Strictly Come Dancing Glitter Ball after being paired with comedian McCausland, 47, who lost his sight at the age of 22 due to genetic condition retinitis pigmentosa. But a series of impressive performances, consistently high scores and McCausland's self-deprecating brand of humour culminated in the pair defying critics and lifting the trophy after beating JB Gill, Tasha Ghouri and Sarah Hadland in the series 22 finale. In front of a full house at London's Royal Festival Hall on Sunday, the feat claimed further accolades by claiming a TV BAFTA - just months after Strictly Come Dancing battled back from a string of very public controversies. The show won Best TV Moment for McCausland's moving 'blackout' waltz to You'll Never Walk Alone - choreographed to highlight his visual impairment and echo a similar routine performed by deaf contestant Rose Ayling-Ellis in 2021. While the comic was absent, a triumphant Buswell, 36, was on hand to personally accept the award and show it off backstage in the winners room. Strictly earned the accolade after beating pivotal scenes from Bridgerton, Gavin & Stacey, Mr. Bates vs The Post Office, Rivals and The Traitors to the award. Australian dancer Buswell was accompanied by her long-term boyfriend and former Strictly Come Dancing partner Joe Sugg as they greeted photographers on the red carpet earlier that night. In September, McCausland won plaudits from Strictly viewers by paying tribute to Liverpool - his home city - with a solo waltz before quietly asking Buswell: 'Did I do OK?' It was a rare moment of sunshine for the show after it pushed ahead with its 22nd series despite being hit with a wave of unsavoury allegations that began in May 2024 with fan favourite Giovanni Pernice accused of backstage bullying. Pernice quit the show and faced an internal probe that later exonerated him of any wrongdoing after former celebrity partner Amanda Abbington claimed she was left with post traumatic stress disorder as a result of his 'militant approach to training '. A source told The Sun at the time: 'Gio feels the scrutiny on him has become too much and now is the time to make a fresh start. 'He wants to focus on other TV projects, and feels he's achieved all he can on Strictly, having won the trophy back in 2021 and reaching the final an unprecedented four times. 'He remains adamant he's done nothing wrong other than being a hard taskmaster, but knows his style of training isn't to everyone's liking - especially in this day and age.' Worse would follow, with Graziano di Prima fired by BBC bosses over claims of 'physically and verbally abusive' behaviour towards celebrity dance partner Zara McDermott. Addressing his exit from the show, a 'devastated' Graziano later wrote on Instagram: 'I deeply regret the events that led to my departure from Strictly. 'My intense passion and determination to win might have affected my training regime. 'While respecting the BBC HR process, I acknowledge it's only right for the sake of the show that I step away. I am saddened that I wasn't allowed to offer a quote to the online news stories, and I take on board the sensitivity of the situation. 'There's more to this story that I am unable to discuss at this time, but I am committed to being strong for my family and friends. I wish the Strictly family nothing but success in the future.' Worse would follow, with Graziano di Prima fired by BBC bosses over claims of 'physically and verbally abusive' behaviour towards celebrity dance partner Zara McDermott Overlooking the controversy as she accepted the award on behalf of McCausland on Sunday evening, Buswell said: 'In one minute and 30 seconds of a dance, I feel like this told such a story. 'A story of hope, determination, resilience and vulnerability. 'This moment meant so much to the both of us, so I'm just so thrilled that we have this.' Ending with a comedic message from her former dance partner, she added: 'Chris did have something he wanted me to say, and that is "after 22 years in comedy, he wins a Bafta for dancing"'.
Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
EastEnders boss teases major return that will leave fans stunned as soap scoops TV Bafta award
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EASTENDERS boss Kate Oates has teased a huge comeback for the BBC soap as it scooped the TV BAFTA tonight. The BBC soap - that celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier this month - beat out rivals Casualty and Coronation Street to win the prestigious award. 2 The soap won best soap at the TV Baftas but backstage Kate Oates teased a huge return Credit: Getty 2 Chris Clenshaw with the cast and crew accept the Soap Award for EastEnders during the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards Credit: Getty Speaking backstage to The Sun and other media, Kate teased that there's a major return on the cards that will leave fans delighted. She said: 'If you like a return, I don't think you're going to be disappointed, because there's potentially one on the cards. 'I think that we can tease that they're all those heartland characters have some really big stuff coming up. 'Actually, we've got some uncharted territory, which, considering we're following on the heels of Mr. Clanshaw, is quite an accolade, because he has broken quite a lot of fresh ground. 'So I think the challenge for Ben [Wadey], who is our new exec, has been to carry on kind of after Chris' success, really, but he is very much ready to do that, and we're excited as a team. 'We're going to miss Chris terribly, but we're also really excited for what's to come so there are some really, really big stories coming up, and if it's a return that you're after, then, yeah, you might be interested in what's to what's on the horizon.' Paying tribute to EastEnders' double success this month, she added: 'It's a big month for us, actually, because EastEnders won the craft BAFTA special award a couple of weeks ago, which is a recognition of what's soaps does for the industry. And what EastEnders in particular does for the industry. So yeah, for this to be today as well, it's just what a month we've had an incredible time. 'I mean, it's been incredible. Chris has been leading the show for the last last few years, and through him and the team, we've broken kind of boundaries with the genre. 'Told stories in different ways, but it's always been really character. It's been really true to DNA at the show. So So yeah, thank you, Chris for everything that you've done for us. And yeah, we're thrilled.' And former boss Chris Clenshaw added: 'It feels surreal. I can't lie, it feels phenomenal. I'm really incredibly proud of the entire team. Bafta TV 2025 Winners List Here's everyone who has taken home an award at tonight's ceremony Drama Series: Blue Lights Leading Actor: Lennie James, Mr Loverman Leading Actress: Marisa Abela, Industry Entertainment: Would I Lie To You? Entertainment Performance: Joe Lycett - Late Night Lycett Factual Series: To Catch a Copper Factual Entertainment: Rob & Rylan's Grand Tour International: Shogun Supporting Actor: Ariyon Bakare, Mr Loverman Supporting Actress: Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer Limited Drama: Mr Bates Vs The Post Office Male Performance in a Comedy: Danny Dyer, Mr Bigstuff Female Performance in a Comedy: Ruth Jones, Gavin and Stacey Fellowship: Kirsty Wark News Coverage: BBC Breakfast: Post Office Special Reality: The Jury: Murder Trial Scripted Comedy: Alma's Not Normal Short Form: Quiet Life Single Documentary: Ukraine: Enemy in the Woods Special Award: ITV - Mr Bates Vs The Post Office Soap: EastEnders Live Event Coverage: Glastonbury 2024 Specialist Factual: Atomic People Sports Coverage: Paris 2024 Olympics, BBC One Children's Non-Scripted: Disability and Me (FYI Investigates) Children's Scripted: Cbeebies As You Like It At Shakespeare's Globe Current Affairs: State of Rage Daytime: Clive Myrie's Caribbean Adventure P&O Cruises Memorable Moment: Strictly Come Dancing - Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell dance to You'll Never Walk Alone 'It's a huge, huge team back at Elstree. You know, I think we all know how much it takes to put into a soap so kind of congratulations to Coronation Street and Casualty too. 'But I think to take these awards back to Elstree and share this with the wider team, feels amazing.'
The Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
EastEnders boss teases major return that will leave fans stunned as soap scoops TV Bafta award
EASTENDERS boss Kate Oates has teased a huge comeback for the BBC soap as it scooped the TV BAFTA tonight. The BBC soap - that celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier this month - beat out rivals Casualty and Coronation Street to Advertisement 2 The soap won best soap at the TV Baftas but backstage Kate Oates teased a huge return Credit: Getty 2 Chris Clenshaw with the cast and crew accept the Soap Award for EastEnders during the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards Credit: Getty Speaking backstage to The Sun and other media, Kate teased that there's a major return on the cards that will leave fans delighted. She said: 'If you like a return, I don't think you're going to be disappointed, because there's potentially one on the cards. 'I think that we can tease that they're all those heartland characters have some really big stuff coming up. 'Actually, we've got some uncharted territory, which, considering we're following on the heels of Mr. Clanshaw, is quite an accolade, because he has broken quite a lot of fresh ground. Advertisement Read more on EastEnders 'So I think the challenge for Ben [Wadey], who is our new exec, has been to carry on kind of after Chris' success, really, but he is very much ready to do that, and we're excited as a team. 'We're going to miss Chris terribly, but we're also really excited for what's to come so there are some really, really big stories coming up, and if it's a return that you're after, then, yeah, you might be interested in what's to what's on the horizon.' Paying tribute to EastEnders' double success this month, she added: 'It's a big month for us, actually, because EastEnders won the craft BAFTA special award a couple of weeks ago, which is a recognition of what's soaps does for the industry. And what EastEnders in particular does for the industry. So yeah, for this to be today as well, it's just what a month we've had an incredible time. Advertisement Most read in TV Exclusive 'I mean, it's been incredible. Chris has been leading the show for the last last few years, and through him and the team, we've broken kind of boundaries with the genre. 'Told stories in different ways, but it's always been really character. It's been really true to DNA at the show. So So yeah, thank you, Chris for everything that you've done for us. And yeah, we're thrilled.' And former boss Chris Clenshaw added: 'It feels surreal. I can't lie, it feels phenomenal. I'm really incredibly proud of the entire team. Bafta TV 2025 Winners List Here's everyone who has taken home an award at tonight's ceremony Drama Series: Blue Lights Leading Actor: Lennie James, Mr Loverman Leading Actress: Marisa Abela, Industry Entertainment: Would I Lie To You? Entertainment Performance: Joe Lycett - Late Night Lycett Factual Series: To Catch a Copper Factual Entertainment: Rob & Rylan's Grand Tour International: Shogun Supporting Actor: Ariyon Bakare, Mr Loverman Supporting Actress: Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer Limited Drama: Mr Bates Vs The Post Office Male Performance in a Comedy: Danny Dyer, Mr Bigstuff Female Performance in a Comedy: Ruth Jones, Gavin and Stacey Fellowship: Kirsty Wark News Coverage: BBC Breakfast: Post Office Special Reality: The Jury: Murder Trial Scripted Comedy: Alma's Not Normal Short Form: Quiet Life Single Documentary: Ukraine: Enemy in the Woods Special Award: ITV - Mr Bates Vs The Post Office Soap: EastEnders Live Event Coverage: Glastonbury 2024 Specialist Factual: Atomic People Sports Coverage: Paris 2024 Olympics, BBC One Children's Non-Scripted: Disability and Me (FYI Investigates) Children's Scripted: Cbeebies As You Like It At Shakespeare's Globe Current Affairs: State of Rage Daytime: Clive Myrie's Caribbean Adventure P&O Cruises Memorable Moment: Strictly Come Dancing - Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell dance to You'll Never Walk Alone 'It's a huge, huge team back at Elstree. You know, I think we all know how much it takes to put into a soap so kind of congratulations to Coronation Street and Casualty too. Advertisement 'But I think to take these awards back to Elstree and share this with the wider team, feels amazing.'
