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Scottish Sun
8 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Fan favourite Celebs Go Dating star lands huge new show after ‘stepping more into the limelight'
Channel 5 hopes to strike gold with their offering, which comes from the team behind Ross Kemp's documentaries BAGS OWN SHOW Fan favourite Celebs Go Dating star lands huge new show after 'stepping more into the limelight' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AFTER years behind the reception desk at the Celebs Go Dating agency, Tom Read Wilson has now been promoted. I can reveal he is finally stepping into the spotlight with a show of his own, called The Grand Tour With Tom Read Wilson. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Celebs Go Dating's Tom Read Wilson is stepping into the spotlight with a show of his own Credit: Rex 4 Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder won a Bafta earlier this year for their show Credit: PA The historical travelogue for Channel 5, which is currently in production, will follow a similar format to that of Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder's successful BBC show — which won the twosome a Bafta earlier this year. So Channel 5 hopes to strike gold with their offering, which comes from the team behind Ross Kemp's documentaries, and Josie Gibson's First Class Travel Show. A source revealed: 'The success of Rob and Rylan's series has proved that there's a healthy appetite from viewers for smart, entertaining and comedic journeys through history — and now Channel 5 want some of the pie. 'Tom has long been a big fan favourite on Celebs Go Dating, thanks to his dry wit and one- liners, so it makes sense for him to step more into the limelight. 'Famous landmarks' 'This new series, which will see Tom take on a solo presenting role, combines history and culture as he explores famous landmarks and delves into the stories behind these attractions. 'Filming has already begun and fans can expect to tune in later this year.' Tom first rose to fame as a contestant on ITV singing contest The Voice before finding a home on the E4 dating show. He also made his debut on Channel 5 last year, as presenter of The Christmas Taste Test, which saw him put brands to the test to uncover the best supermarket festive goodies. He has featured, too, in BBC cooking show Celebrity Best Home Cook, as a talking head on Channel 5 documentary Aldi Vs Lidl, and on Channel 4 gameshow Darling, What Have You Done To Your Hair? Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour took home won the Entertainment award at the Baftas last month, after fighting off competition from the likes of Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out and the BBC's Race Across The World. Tom will now hope that when he hits the road, his Grand Tour will enjoy similar success with viewers. Christine McGuinness signs up for Celebs Go Dating as we reveal full line-up including pop legends & reality TV icons THE IT Crowd star Katherine Parkinson is to play Ron Weasley's mum Molly in the Harry Potter HBO TV series. In further casting, child star Lox Pratt will be Draco Malfoy, and Johnny Flynn his dad Lucius. Filming will start soon, at London's Warner Bros Studios. AS series two of queer dating show I Kissed A Boy airs on BBC Three, it's been revealed spin-off I Kissed A Girl will also get a second run. The girls' show, the first of its kind in the UK, made its debut last year – after 2023's first season of I Kissed A Boy. 4 Dannii Minogue hosts I Kissed A Boy Credit: BBC It will return later this year with ten singles meeting for the first time with a kiss. Applications to take part are now open on the BBC Take Part website. Dannii Minogue, who hosts both the boys' and girls' shows, in TV house the Masseria in Italy, said: 'I Kissed A Girl [series one] was groundbreaking for female representation, and I can't wait for the return. 'Let's see what the Italian sun does for kisses and connections. 'I'm ready to be Cupid – get ready for Masseria mania.' KITCHEN queen Mary Berry struggled to help Alan Carr cook when he appeared on her BBC series Foolproof Dinners last year – but it's no secret the comic is NO chef. He proved as much on The Great British Bake Off's Stand Up To Cancer special in 2018 – two years after Mary quit as a judge – when he served up a disastrous tribute cake to children's TV show Rainbow . . . that was rock solid. 4 Alan Carr, Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding on Bake Off Now, he has revealed his bake was so bad, that after filming stopped on the Channel 4 show even production crew declined to take a bite, except for one particularly hungry cameraman. Chatting on his Life's A Beach podcast, with guest Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood, Alan revealed: 'What people don't know is, they leave all the cakes at the back for the cast and crew to tuck in. 'Mine was intact.' Paul said of show leftovers: 'If I eat it, it all goes and savoury stuff tends to disappear first on set more than the desserts.' But he said of Alan's creation: 'It was bad. 'I've tried to delete it from my mind.'
The Sun
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Fan favourite Celebs Go Dating star lands huge new show after ‘stepping more into the limelight'
AFTER years behind the reception desk at the Celebs Go Dating agency, Tom Read Wilson has now been promoted. I can reveal he is finally stepping into the spotlight with a show of his own, called The Grand Tour With Tom Read Wilson. 4 The historical travelogue for Channel 5, which is currently in production, will follow a similar format to that of Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder's successful BBC show — which won the twosome a Bafta earlier this year. So Channel 5 hopes to strike gold with their offering, which comes from the team behind Ross Kemp's documentaries, and Josie Gibson's First Class Travel Show. A source revealed: 'The success of Rob and Rylan's series has proved that there's a healthy appetite from viewers for smart, entertaining and comedic journeys through history — and now Channel 5 want some of the pie. 'Tom has long been a big fan favourite on Celebs Go Dating, thanks to his dry wit and one- liners, so it makes sense for him to step more into the limelight. 'Famous landmarks' 'This new series, which will see Tom take on a solo presenting role, combines history and culture as he explores famous landmarks and delves into the stories behind these attractions. 'Filming has already begun and fans can expect to tune in later this year.' Tom first rose to fame as a contestant on ITV singing contest The Voice before finding a home on the E4 dating show. He also made his debut on Channel 5 last year, as presenter of The Christmas Taste Test, which saw him put brands to the test to uncover the best supermarket festive goodies. He has featured, too, in BBC cooking show Celebrity Best Home Cook, as a talking head on Channel 5 documentary Aldi Vs Lidl, and on Channel 4 gameshow Darling, What Have You Done To Your Hair? Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour took home won the Entertainment award at the Baftas last month, after fighting off competition from the likes of Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out and the BBC's Race Across The World. Tom will now hope that when he hits the road, his Grand Tour will enjoy similar success with viewers. Christine McGuinness signs up for Celebs Go Dating as we reveal full line-up including pop legends & reality TV icons THE IT Crowd star Katherine Parkinson is to play Ron Weasley's mum Molly in the Harry Potter HBO TV series. In further casting, child star Lox Pratt will be Draco Malfoy, and Johnny Flynn his dad Lucius. Filming will start soon, at London's Warner Bros Studios. AS series two of queer dating show I Kissed A Boy airs on BBC Three, it's been revealed spin-off I Kissed A Girl will also get a second run. The girls' show, the first of its kind in the UK, made its debut last year – after 2023's first season of I Kissed A Boy. It will return later this year with ten singles meeting for the first time with a kiss. Applications to take part are now open on the BBC Take Part website. Dannii Minogue, who hosts both the boys' and girls' shows, in TV house the Masseria in Italy, said: 'I Kissed A Girl [series one] was groundbreaking for female representation, and I can't wait for the return. 'Let's see what the Italian sun does for kisses and connections. 'I'm ready to be Cupid – get ready for Masseria mania.' KITCHEN queen Mary Berry struggled to help Alan Carr cook when he appeared on her BBC series Foolproof Dinners last year – but it's no secret the comic is NO chef. He proved as much on The Great British Bake Off's Stand Up To Cancer special in 2018 – two years after Mary quit as a judge – when he served up a disastrous tribute cake to children's TV show Rainbow . . . that was rock solid. 4 Now, he has revealed his bake was so bad, that after filming stopped on the Channel 4 show even production crew declined to take a bite, except for one particularly hungry cameraman. Chatting on his Life's A Beach podcast, with guest Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood, Alan revealed: 'What people don't know is, they leave all the cakes at the back for the cast and crew to tuck in. 'Mine was intact.' Paul said of show leftovers: 'If I eat it, it all goes and savoury stuff tends to disappear first on set more than the desserts.' But he said of Alan's creation: 'It was bad. 'I've tried to delete it from my mind.'
The Irish Sun
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Fan favourite Celebs Go Dating star lands huge new show after ‘stepping more into the limelight'
AFTER years behind the reception desk at the Celebs Go Dating agency, Tom Read Wilson has now been promoted. I can reveal he is finally stepping into the spotlight with a show of his own, called 4 Celebs Go Dating's Tom Read Wilson is stepping into the spotlight with a show of his own Credit: Rex 4 Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder won a Bafta earlier this year for their show Credit: PA The historical travelogue for Channel 5, which is currently in production, will follow a similar format to that of Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder's successful BBC show — which won the twosome a Bafta earlier this year. So Channel 5 hopes to strike gold with their offering, which comes from the team behind A source revealed: 'The success of Rob and Rylan's series has proved that there's a healthy appetite from viewers for smart, entertaining and comedic journeys through history — and now Channel 5 want some of the pie. 'Tom has long been a big fan favourite on Celebs Go Dating, thanks to his dry wit and one- liners, so it makes sense for him to step more into the limelight. Read More on TV 'Famous landmarks' 'This new series, which will see Tom take on a solo presenting role, combines history and culture as he explores famous landmarks and delves into the stories behind these attractions. 'Filming has already begun and fans can expect to tune in later this year.' Tom first rose to fame as a contestant on ITV singing contest The Voice before finding a home on the E4 dating show. He also made his debut on Channel 5 last year, as presenter of The Christmas Taste Test, which saw him put brands to the test to uncover the best supermarket festive goodies. Most read in News TV He has featured, too, in BBC cooking show Celebrity Best Home Cook, as a talking head on Channel 5 documentary Aldi Vs Lidl, and on Channel 4 gameshow Darling, What Have You Done To Your Hair? Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour took home won the Entertainment award at the Baftas last month, after fighting off competition from the likes of Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out and the BBC's Race Across The World. Tom will now hope that when he hits the road, his Grand Tour will enjoy similar success with viewers. Christine McGuinness signs up for Celebs Go Dating as we reveal full line-up including pop legends & reality TV icons THE IT Crowd star In further casting, child star Lox Pratt will be Draco Malfoy, and Johnny Flynn his dad Lucius. Filming will start soon, at London's Warner Bros Studios. AS series two of queer dating show The girls' show, the first of its kind in the UK, made its debut last year – after 2023's first season of I Kissed A Boy. 4 Dannii Minogue hosts I Kissed A Boy Credit: BBC It will return later this year with ten singles meeting for the first time with a kiss. Applications to take part are now open on the BBC Take Part website. Dannii Minogue, who hosts both the boys' and girls' shows, in TV house the Masseria in Italy, said: 'I Kissed A Girl [series one] was groundbreaking for female representation, and I can't wait for the return. 'Let's see what the Italian sun does for kisses and connections. 'I'm ready to be Cupid – get ready for Masseria mania.' KITCHEN queen Mary Berry struggled to help Alan Carr cook when he appeared on her BBC series Foolproof Dinners last year – but it's no secret the comic is NO chef. He proved as much on The Great British Bake Off's Stand Up To Cancer special in 2018 – two years after Mary quit as a judge – when he served up a disastrous tribute cake to children's TV show Rainbow . . . that was rock solid. 4 Alan Carr, Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding on Bake Off Now, he has revealed his bake was so bad, that after filming stopped on the Channel 4 show even production crew declined to take a bite, except for one particularly hungry cameraman. Chatting on his Life's A Beach podcast, with guest Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood, Alan revealed: 'What people don't know is, they leave all the cakes at the back for the cast and crew to tuck in. 'Mine was intact.' Paul said of show leftovers: 'If I eat it, it all goes and savoury stuff tends to disappear first on set more than the desserts.' But he said of Alan's creation: 'It was bad. 'I've tried to delete it from my mind.'
News24
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
‘Tsek' goes global: UK TV star's posh take on iconic SA slang charms fans
The South African term 'Tsek' recently gained international attention via Tom Read Wilson's social media series, loved for its humour and cultural insight. Wilson's posh presentation of 'Tsek' likened its intensity to a 'red wine reduction,' resonating with South Africans and his global audience. The video, featuring relatable anecdotes, amassed over 275 000 views, with fans praising Wilson's pronunciation and exploration of South African slang. If there's one word familiar to nearly every South African, regardless of race or background, it has to be ' Tsek '. This iconic term is now making waves internationally, thanks to its recent feature on UK TV personality Tom Read Wilson's popular social media series, 'Phrase of the Day.' Wilson, celebrated for his charming and humorous videos, recently introduced his nearly 800 000 followers to this uniquely South African word. Describing it as 'delicious,' he explained the word's meaning: simply, 'go away.' ' Tsek is a contraction of the Afrikaans word ' Voetsek,' which… today really means 'go away,' but South African chums have explained to me that by the time it's boiled down to Tsek, you have to think of it as kind of a red wine reduction,' he said in the viral Instagram video. In his distinctively posh style, Wilson further elaborated on how the shortened version of the term adds intensity and impact. 'As it reduces, its flavour intensifies. The 'go away' of 'V oetsek' becomes approximately the 'F off' of Tsek,' he explained. 'If you are in Durban, you might hear something like this: 'I've compiled a Tsek list – waking up in the night, prejudice of all kinds, and pineapple… Tsek!' he said, wrapping up the video with flair. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tom Read Wilson (@tomreadwilson) A very posh 'Tsek' Wilson's video instantly became a hit, amassing over 275 000 views and generating both laughs and applause from his audience, especially South Africans who commended his pronunciation of the word—with a British twist. 'Poshest ' T sek ' I've ever heard,' commented comedy content creator Devon Broughton. Another South African follower expressed admiration and said, 'A red wine reduction! We love you, Tom.' Curiously, South Africans also took to the comment section to highlight the word's day-to-day usefulness, particularly when dealing with dogs. 'All the dogs in South Africa understand the meaning of Voetsek,' joked one Instagram user. Another user, Sam Peterson, added, 'Born and bred South African and you are hilarious! ' Voetsek ' and ' Tsek '… particularly when dogs are biting at your heels.' A South African at heart Wilson's exploration of Tsek has clearly struck a chord with South Africans. However, this isn't his first dive into the world of uniquely South African expressions. Last year, the TV personality explored local slang in his series, decoding various phrases and swear words. These included expressions like 'Don't tune me grief,' which loosely translates to 'Don't give me a tough time,' and the ever-popular South Africanism, 'Don't be a p#*s, be lekker.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tom Read Wilson (@tomreadwilson) Expanding on this, Wilson delved into the versatility of the word lekker. 'It comes from the Dutch-Afrikaans meaning tasty,' he said, 'but has evolved to mean everything from delicious to pleasant, nice, and good.' He also touched on the word *p#s, explaining, 'It's a repurposing of the female genitalia as an insult, but as I understand it, it's not as explosive as the C-bomb. Closer, I think, to 'twat.'' The result? Hysterical comments and heartfelt appreciation from his South African followers. 'Never heard *p#s pronounced so poshly. Don't be kak, be lekker,' said one fan. Another follower wrote, 'This is hilarious! I'm South African, and never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd hear those words coming out of your un-irksome mouth! 10/10 for pronunciation.'
