Get ready for a new kind of series that is ready to take the reality TV genre by storm.
The Underdog: Josh Must Win is a brand new reality series that sees a group of confident contestants compete in a popularity contest, with all of them under the assumption they are on a series called The Favourite.
What they don’t know is that there are a group of celebrities who are doing everything to ensure that Josh wins! Tasked with their greatest challenge to date, Nick Grimshaw, Amber Rose Gill, Pete Wicks and Vicky Pattison are ready to use all they’ve learnt about reality TV to ensure Josh wins, and Pattison believes this series is just what everyone needs.
“It was a really nice opportunity to be involved in something in its infancy,” Pattison told RadioTimes.com and other press.
She continued: “You know, you think to yourself [that] everything’s been done and then all of a sudden, something comes along like this that is new and fresh and exciting.
“We lived this experience for about two weeks and I can’t tell you how obsessed and invested we became in it. It got under our skin, and I think it’s gonna get under viewers’ skin as well.”
As viewers will see, the contestants have to vote for whoever is their favourite and as will become apparent, Josh is far from your stereotypical reality TV star, but it’s down to Pattison and co to ensure he becomes the most popular within the group.
The group will do everything and anything they can to influence the game, but must ensure they don’t get caught. This includes introducing format twists, setting tasks and mastering the art of manipulation, and Pattison can’t wait for viewers to tune in.
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She told RadioTimes.com and other press: “I’m just raring for people to see all of these incredible characters, to get to know Josh and love them like we do. And to watch something new. It’s time. The reality TV world was ready for something new.”
Her sentiments were echoed by Pete Wicks, who believes it’s time for a “new type of reality star”.
“I think reality TV follows a lot of the same formats now and you get a lot of the same people,” he explained.
“I think this was an opportunity for a brand new type of reality star to come to the forefront and it’s about time because it kind of makes you think about who you are and being authentic.”
Only time will tell if the panel can handle the pressure of controlling a show starring real people and, of course, if Josh wins.
The Underdog: Just Must Win starts Monday 25th March at 9pm on E4. Stream on Channel 4.
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]]>At the end of last week’s episode of Death in Paradise, Neville’s (Ralf Little) future on Saint Marie was left uncertain – and these first-look images from this Sunday’s season 13 finale have only fuelled those fan theories.
The penultimate episode saw Neville announce his plans to go travelling and ended as he headed to the airport, but is he really about to head off for good?
With Florence (Joséphine Jobert) no longer in witness protection and back to say how much she missed Neville, we could be heading towards a definitive resolution for the ‘Will they? Won’t they?’ couple.
And based on the new images, it looks like the answer may yet be: ‘They will!’
Neville and Florence can be seen deep in conversation and embracing in the new snaps, suggesting that her arrival back on Saint Marie might have prompted him to rethink his planned exit.
Meanwhile, Neville and his team will also have another case on their hands in the season finale and some further images show him investigating a crime scene and observing a suspect board.
The official synopsis teases that the mystery this week will see “a passenger disappear from a flight to Dominica, only to be found dead in Saint Marie, while the pilot and flight attendant deny even seeing the victim on the plane”.
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Meanwhile on the subject of Neville’s potential departure, the synopsis continues: “Neville starts to question whether he’s losing his mind, and the return of a familiar face presents him with a big decision to make.”
It certainly seems as if Florence will be playing a key role in whatever decision he eventually makes…
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]]>Sally Wainwright’s new show, the first to arrive following the end of the highly acclaimed Happy Valley, takes the writer in an entirely different direction.
Renegade Nell is a new fantasy series for Disney Plus, which stars Louisa Harland in the title role as a young woman who finds herself framed for murder – and unexpectedly becomes the most notorious highwaywoman in 18th-century England.
The series also stars the likes of Joely Richardson, Nick Mohammed and Adrian Lester, as well as Ényì Okoronkwo, who plays a former slave who becomes a whistleblower, and joins Nell and her family in their quest for justice.
Harland spoke about how Wainwright tackled difficult historical topics such as slavery in the series, explaining: “With Ényì’s [Okoronkwo] character, Rasselas, [spoiler] at the end we discover his true name. He didn’t want to shy away from the fact that Rasselas was formerly a slave.”
Harland continued: “I love the relationship between Rasselas and Sofia (Alice Kremelberg) and Thomas (Jake Dunn), just that dynamic (of the landed gentry vs the stable boy) and how they saw each other is just fascinating.
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“The nice thing about this world is I feel like it’s a new world we’ve created, and apart from a throughline of historical accuracy, we can kind of do whatever we want.
“Sally, I think, is rewriting history a little bit, and that’s something lovely about the show.”
Lester also recently praised Wainwright’s writing for the series, while he was appearing on The Graham Norton Show.
He said: “It is really good fun. It’s very different for Sally Wainwright. She’s put political intrigue, sprites, magic, lots of fighting, highway robbery and Regency England in a big pot, gave it a stir and out came an amazing idea.
“It is really good writing, and I ha[d] a really good time being bad.”
Renegade Nell is coming to Disney Plus on Friday 29th March.
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]]>This article includes discussion of terminal illness that some readers may find distressing.
Glenda Shuttleworth’s (Jodie Prenger) life is turned upside down next week when The Rovers is burgled while she’s alone at night!
Meanwhile, Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) faces an upsetting development as his Motor Neurone Disease continues to progress, just as Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) leaves Weatherfield for pastures new.
Sarah Barlow (Tina O’Brien) learns that beau Damon Hay (Ciarán Griffiths) has been lying to her, while the stress of recent events gets to Roy Cropper (David Neilson).
Christina Boyd’s (Amy Robbins) comeback could ruin everything for daughter Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan), and Ken Barlow (William Roache) proves that his love life is very much alive after 60+ years on screen!
Read on for all your Coronation Street spoilers from 25th – 29th March 2024.
In the pub, Jenny Connor (Sally Ann Matthews) tells Daisy and Glenda about her plans to host a speed-dating night. Glenda thinks it’s a great idea, while Daisy smiles through gritted teeth.
Jenny heads out to dinner with Rita Tanner (Barbara Knox) and Daisy goes away for the night with Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott), so a glammed up Glenda agrees to host the speed-dating night herself.
But later, with the pub closed, Glenda heads through to the bar to find masked burglars raiding the till. One of the men orders Glenda to get down on the floor, and a terrified Glenda does as she’s told. As the robbers leave with the takings, a tearful and panicky Glenda calls the police.
Jenny returns to find they’ve been burgled, and although Glenda puts on a brave face, Jenny insists she takes the morning off. But Glenda feels terrible when Paul and Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) call in to collect Paul’s laptop, only to learn it’s been stolen.
With the pub closed, Glenda offers Jenny and Daisy a nightcap, but when she walks through to the bar, she relives the awful events of the night before, and it’s clear she’s struggling to cope beneath her bubbly façade. Will Glenda open up about her trauma?
Summer books her flight to Boston, and Billy agrees to cook a roast dinner as a celebration. But when Bernie Winter (Jane Hazelgrove) takes Paul to his speech therapist appointment, it’s confirmed that his speech and ability to eat solid food have deteriorated.
It’s suggested that Paul should start using a feeding tube, and Paul and Bernie return home and break the news that he can no longer eat solid food as he could choke.
Paul assures Billy and Summer that if they liquidise his food he’ll be fine, but as the family, alongside Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce), tuck into their meal, Paul eats his bowl of pureed food, and as the others clear away the plates, Paul fights back tears.
The following day, Billy, Paul and Todd bid an emotional farewell to Summer as she sets off for Boston. It remains to be seen whether she’ll be back as she shares a heartfelt hug with Paul, but we later see Paul playing back some of his pre-recorded messages.
Billy reckons it still needs some work. But with the laptop later stolen, will the precious messages be lost forever?
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Young Harry thanks Damon for his VR headset and gives him a hug. Damon apologises again for missing Harry’s party, But when Sarah talks to Ed Bailey (Trevor Michael Georges) about the job he’s doing for Damon, she realises he’s been lying about the kind of work he’s taken on.
Can Damon talk his way out of it, or will Sarah uncover his dodgy job for Harvey Gaskell (Will Mellor)? By the end of the week, Sarah asks estranged husband Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) if they can postpone the sale of the flat for now.
Adam assures her there’s no rush, but when he suggests it would be nice if they could be friends, Sarah rushes off, saying it’s too soon. But has she dumped Damon?
At the café, Nina Lucas (Mollie Gallagher) arrives to find a smouldering pan on the stove. Roy realises that he’s been sleepwalking again, and promises Nina it won’t happen again.
He later tells solicitor Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) that he’s happy to pay whatever it costs to clear his name.
Nina confides in Dee-Dee that she’s worried about Roy’s sleepwalking, and wonders how on earth he’ll pay his legal fees if he ends up in court over Lauren Bolton’s (Cait Fitton) murder. How far will things go against Roy with the police?
Before the robbery, Jenny and Daisy are left horrified when Christina texts to say she’s coming to stay for two weeks. Ryan is shocked when he sees Daisy telling her mum she’s not welcome, adding that Christina should visit her friend in Amsterdam instead.
Christina comes to The Rovers and explains that her passport has expired, and she’s nowhere else to stay. When Ryan insists Christina should stay for a drink, as it’s the least they can do after she lent Daisy and Jenny the money to buy the pub, Christina is intrigued.
Will she blow Daisy’s cover? It looks like Christina will stick around, as she’s later seen taking a shine to a man with a tattoo at the speed-dating event. But can she be trusted to keep quiet over the pub?
Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) moans to David Platt (Jack P Shepherd) that there’s been no interest in his dating profile, and Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) suggests he try the cocktail night at her hotel if he wants to meet someone.
Steve later finds Ken at home trying on different jackets, and Ken explains he’s joining him at the cocktail night.
Steve feigns enthusiasm and, at the bar, Debbie approaches with some drinks that a woman named Elspeth has bought for the pair, adding that the woman has had her eye on Ken all night!
Steve’s incredulous that Ken has pulled, and Coronation Street has revealed a first look as Absolutely Fabulous star Helen Lederer makes a guest appearance as Elspeth.
Meanwhile, Steve joins the pub’s event and hits it off with Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney), but will this go anywhere?
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]]>Soccer Aid 2024 is on the horizon with a roster of celebrities and former football superstars ready to take to the field at Stamford Bridge.
Joining the Soccer Aid fold for the first time: King of the Jungle Sam Thompson, Chelsea legend Frank Lampard and former teammate Eden Hazard, plus many more.
The fastest man in history, Usain Bolt, returns for another shot at glory with the World XI, who have won five matches in a row leading up to 2024.
Stamford Bridge is where the losing streak started for England. Now they will hope they can break the curse at the west London ground this June.
RadioTimes.com brings you all the date and time details for Soccer Aid 2024.
Soccer Aid 2024 is yet to be given a confirmed kick-off time but it is expected to start at 7:30pm. As usual there will be plenty of build-up ahead of the match.
Soccer Aid will return to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea, in 2024.
In 2022, the event made its debut at the London Stadium, formerly the Olympic Stadium where West Ham now play their matches, before heading to Old Trafford last year.
In the past it has also been held at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium, but will return to west London for the first time since 2019.
Soccer Aid 2023 saw the World XI make a stunning comeback to defeat England 4-2 at Old Trafford.
Usain Bolt opened the scoring before England stars Asa Butterfield and Paul Scholes found the net in the space of three minutes.
However, two strikes from Robbie Keane within 10 minutes of coming on as a substitute set the World XI on their way to glory, before all-time World XI top scorer Kem Cetinay sealed the win.
England used to be the overall leaders of the series with five wins to the World XI’s two, but the World XI have now won five in a row, taking the scores to 7-5 in their favour across the history of the event.
]]>There are few situations in the world that could pit Lee Mack against Roberto Carlos – Soccer Aid is one of them.
The 13th edition of the big game will kick off at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge this summer, with former Blues Eden Hazard and Frank Lampard set to make their debuts in the event this year.
A typically eclectic Soccer Aid line-up has been confirmed in advance of the big game with high-profile names ranging from Sir Mo Farah to Robbie Williams, Usain Bolt to Martin Compston, Jill Scott to Tommy Fury.
Extensive TV details are yet to be ironed out, but we have all the basics for you below as the excitement kicks up a notch following the announcements.
RadioTimes.com brings you all the details you need to know to watch Soccer Aid 2024, including the date, kick-off time and TV details we know so far.
Fans can also watch the game on ITV Hub via a range of devices including phones, tablets and laptops.
Soccer Aid 2024 is yet to be given a confirmed kick-off time but it is expected to start at 7:30pm. As usual there will be plenty of build-up ahead of the match.
UNICEF’s annual charity football match has grown and grown since it was created by Robbie Williams in 2006.
It sees England face a World XI – with both squads made up of a weird and wonderful mix of celebrities and former players.
The level of ability ranges from former professionals to those that have barely kicked a ball but that only makes for more entertainment.
After all, it’s not often you get to see Roberto Carlos leave a crunching challenge in on Tom Grennan or a Gladiator nutmeg Bobby Brazier.
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]]>The Soccer Aid 2024 line-up has been confirmed with 31 high-profile stars to be split between England and the World XI for the showpiece match at Stamford Bridge this summer.
Former Chelsea superstars Eden Hazard and Frank Lampard will return to the Bridge to make their Soccer Aid debuts this year.
England cricket icon Stuart Broad, Gladiator’s Diamond, King of the Jungle Sam Thompson, Strictly star Bobby Brazier and The Crown star Erin Doherty will also make their first ever appearances this time around.
Old favourites Robbie Williams, Lee Mack, Sir Mo Farah and Usain Bolt will also feature during the match as England seek to end a losing streak.
RadioTimes.com brings you all the details you need to know about which celebrities and legends will take part in the line-ups at Soccer Aid 2024.
The Soccer Aid 2024 line-ups have been confirmed well in advance of the big game.
ITV have announced the initial list of names, including seven debutants, but have teased “more to come”.
Check out the Soccer Aid line-ups, coaches and managers as well as presenters and commentators.
Sam Matterface, the regular voice of England games on ITV, will lead commentary in 2024.
Iain Sterling, better known as the voiceover star of Love Island, will also join the commentary team on co-comms.
Dermot O’Leary is back again to host the show. He has held the role since 2010.
He will be joined by former England star Alex Scott on the sidelines as they guide viewers through all the entertainment around the game.
A half-time entertainment act is yet to be confirmed.
O’Leary and Scott will be joined by a number of special guests, experts and familiar faces throughout the evening.
]]>Ben Mitchell’s (Max Bowden) untimely exit story begins in upcoming scenes, as he’s taken away by the police – but what is his crime? His husband, Callum Highway (Tony Clay), takes action, but how will their love story end?
Meanwhile, Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) is back in Walford with troubled teen Britney Wainwright (Lola Campbell), but what is she not telling partner Zack Hudson (James Farrar)?
Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo) uses Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) to deflect from his own guilt, while Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) hopes to bring her parents back together.
Finally, Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) doesn’t know how to help Denzel Danes (Jaden Ladega) as his inner torment reaches new heights.
Read on for all your EastEnders spoilers from 25th – 28th March 2024.
Callum attempts to save face when it’s clear that Ben hasn’t made any plans to celebrate his birthday; but Ben receives pressure from daughter Lexi Pearce (Isabella Brown) and Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) to step up.
After Mitchell romance advice from dad Phil (Steve McFadden), Ben throws a surprise birthday party for Callum. Callum is touched by the gesture, but things take a disastrous turn when the police arrive to arrest Ben!
He protests his innocence as he’s held at the station, where details of a previous crime come to light. But what exactly has Ben done? Unfortunately, viewers know there’s a rather long list of crimes Ben has previously got away with…
Tensions rise between Jay, Phil and Ben’s mum Kathy Cotton (Gillian Taylforth), and while Phil calls in family solicitor Ritchie Scott (Sîan Webber) to help Ben, an argument soon erupts.
Lexi arrives home in the middle of the row, and demands to know the truth. Ritchie arrives to speak to Phil, but Lexi is adamant that she deserves to know what’s going on too.
Later, Phil takes a call from Ben, who shares a request. As the week continues, Jay and Lexi visit Ben at the police station, but things don’t go smoothly and Lexi decides to leave.
Meanwhile, Phil and Callum have a heart-to-heart after Callum refuses to see Ben, and Phil encourages him to give Ben a second chance.
Kathy grows suspicious by Phil’s behaviour and confronts him, and as the Mitchells continue to cope with Ben’s situation, detective Callum uses his job to his advantage. But what will Callum do, and how will Ben’s exit scenes play out?
Zack decides to throw Whitney a welcome home baby shower in The Vic. He reluctantly invites Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) and Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine) along, but Lauren senses his awkwardness and heads over to smooth things over with Zack, promising to keep quiet about the pass he made at her.
Whit arrives home with Britney, who reveals that she is her new foster mum, and when Whitney confirms the news, Zack storms out in fury over being kept out of the loop. Whitney tries to clear the air with Zack, while Lauren looks after Britney as she senses the tension between the couple.
Zack and Whit continue to clash when they arrive home to the built cot for their baby, and Zack leaves as Lauren and Britney arrive. Whit and Lauren have a heart-to-heart, before Zack returns home to build bridges, but things remain tense between them as Whit reveals she’s taking Britney shopping.
Whitney catches Britney secretly discarding her bedsheets, having wet the bed. Zack later reveals he found food hidden under Britney’s bed, and points out that they need to tell social services.
Britney overhears and explains why, causing Zack to open up about his own experience as a foster child before taking the teen for a cooking lesson at Walford East. Whit takes a phone call from social services, but Lauren hears the conversation and presses Whitney, who soon reveals all.
Lauren insists that Whit must tell Zack the truth, but their conversation is interrupted by Peter Beale (Thomas Law) and his date, who are heading to Lauren’s 30th birthday do at The Albert.
At the party, Lauren reasons that she’s been too hard on Whitney after a chat with Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams). Whit promises to tell Zack the truth, but what exactly is she hiding?
Describing how Whitney’s decision affects their relationship, actor Farrar said of Zack’s mindset: “There’s a lot of resentment. Zack feels like things could have been communicated better by Whitney. He can’t understand why she’s hiding things and worries there is a lack of trust between them.
“They’ve never hidden stuff like this from each other, and that’s why Zack and Whitney’s bond has been so strong. With everything they’ve been through, this doesn’t sit right with him.”
It looks like the pair’s bond could be severed ahead of Whit’s exit, but will the pair confess their secrets?
Jean is shocked to see Jade Masood (Elizabeth Green) back in the Square so soon after her hospital stay, and Dean leaves her in charge of the teen after a reporter from the Walford Gazette requests an interview.
Johnny Carter (Charlie Suff) interrupts the interview, offering to give a character reference on Dean. Alone with Jade, Jean presses her, discovering that Dean has been administering her medication.
Jean then finds the empty pill cases, but Dean returns home just as Jean is trying to take Jade back to the Slaters. Dean thinks on his feet and puts the blame for the empty tablets on Jean, but will he get away with it?
Avani skips school and conjures up a plan to explain her absence, while mum Priya Nandra-Hart’s (Sophie Khan Levy) flirty banter with Martin Fowler (James Bye) is interrupted by a message about Avani’s truancy.
Priya and Martin find the teen in the playground, and Avani is amused by dad Ravi Gulati’s (Aaron Thiara) jealousy over Martin. Avani tells brother Davinder ‘Nugget’ Gulati (Juhaim Rasul Choudhury) that she plans to get Priya and Ravi back together.
Priya asks Martin on a date, but Avani tries to play matchmaker by fibbing to Ravi that Priya is ill. Both men arrive at the house at the same time, but Martin gets the wrong idea and leaves, with Priya furious over her daughter’s antics.
Priya and Ravi chastise Avani, and Ravi encourages Priya to go on a date with Martin at Walford East, where Priya and Martin get on well. But Avani wreaks havoc by pouring wine onto Martin’s lap during the date! Will her plans work?
Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd) is upset when Denzel once again chooses the gym over her, and he snaps when she lectures him on her fitness obsession.
He feels guilty, then gets a text informing him that his steroids are being delivered today. But he clashes with Yolande in the café when she questions him on his diet. Priya advises Yolande to remain firm, but Denzel remains closed-down at home and Yolande hides the mysterious package that arrives for him.
She’s determined to get to the bottom of Denzel’s struggles, and after some advice from Kat Mitchell (Jessie Wallace), Yolande again tries to help the lad, but he refuses to open up. Yolande tells him that if he wants his parcel back, he must start talking.
Nugget and Denzel make amends after he lies about his confrontation with Yolande, and Nugget speaks to Yolande at the laundrette. But when Kat catches Denzel stealing his parcel from Yolande’s bag, will his purchase of the steroids be exposed?
EastEnders has confirmed that Denzel will succumb to steroid use as his struggle with body image spirals, with the BBC soap working with charity WithYou to accurately portray the topic.
Anyone identifying with Denzel’s story can find help via WithYou, which offers support on mental health and the dependency on alcohol and drugs.
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]]>Four housemates will face eviction from the Celebrity Big Brother house in Tuesday night’s episode, with the housemates having to nominate one another once again.
As viewers saw during Sunday’s episode, Nikita Kuzmin put himself forward to receive the killer nomination, which automatically put him up for eviction.
But who else is facing the public vote?
Read on to find out who is at risk of eviction this week.
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During evil step-Big Brother’s reign on the house, the housemates had to choose which one of them would have the killer nomination and, in turn, automatically face the public vote.
In an act of courage, Nikita Kuzmin put himself forward.
In tonight’s episode, it was revealed that Fern Britton, Zeze Millz and Marisha Wallace would be the next housemates to face the public vote ahead of tomorrow night’s (Tuesday 19th March) double live eviction.
Marisha received four nominations from David, Fern, Colson and Bradley. Fern received four nominations from David, Colson, Nikita and Marisha and Zeze received three nominations from Louis, Nikita and Bradley.
Celebrity Big Brother revealed that Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, David Potts, Fern Britton, Levi Roots and Louis Walsh would be the next housemates to face the public vote ahead of tonight’s (Friday 15th March) double live eviction.
The housemates all took part in face-to-face nominations which resulted in David, Ekin-Su, Fern, Levi and Louis receiving the most nominations from their fellow housemates.
Louis received eight nominations from Bradley, Colson, David, Ekin-Su, Fern, Marisha, Nikita and Zeze. Ekin-Su received four nominations from Bradley, Fern, Marisha and Zeze.
David, Fern and Levi all received two nominations. David was nominated by Levi and Louis. Fern was nominated by Ekin-Su and Nikita. Levi was nominated by Colson and David.
The three housemates next up to face the public vote ahead of Tuesday night’s eviction are Fern Britton, Lauren Simon and Louis Walsh.
During tonight’s episode, the housemates learned that Lauren, Louis and Zeze Millz received the most nominations, but Sharon Osbourne decided to save Zeze from eviction – and chose Fern to face the vote instead.
Lauren received eight nominations from Bradley, Colson, David, Fern, Levi, Marisha, Nikita and Zeze, while Louis received four nominations from Bradley, Colson, Marisha and Zeze.
Tomorrow night will see either Fern, Lauren or Louis be evicted from the Celebrity Big Brother house.
This week, Gary Goldsmith and Lauren Simon will face the first public vote of the series.
As was revealed on Late & Live last night, Zeze Millz, David Potts and Gary Goldsmith were all at risk of being evicted on Friday 8th March, however they had to a chance to save themselves tonight.
During Wednesday night’s episode, viewers saw Sharon Osbourne give her killer nomination to Gary Goldsmith, noting that he didn’t feel himself in the house.
On Thursday night’s episode, the housemates got the chance to nominate one another, and it was Lauren who received the most. She was nominated six times by Bradley, Colson, Gary, Marisha, Nikita and Zeze.
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]]>Epic new Netflix sci-fi series 3 Body Problem comes from Alexander Woo, DB Weiss and David Benioff, and adapts the acclaimed Chinese book series often referred to as just Three-Body.
The adaptation features an ensemble cast including John Bradley (Game of Thrones), Liam Cunningham (Doctor Who), Eiza González (Godzilla vs Kong), Benedict Wong (Doctor Strange) and Jonathan Pryce (The Crown), and follows a group of scientists who join forces with a detective to confront the greatest threat in humanity’s history.
For those looking to go back to the books as the series is released, just how can you watch the book series in order and how many books are these?
Read on for everything you need to know about the Three-Body Problem book series.
The Three-Body Problem is the first in a trilogy of novels by Liu Cixin, which makes up what is known as the Remembrance of Earth’s Past series.
The first book in the trilogy came out in 2006, while the final novel was released in 2010.
The Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy was released in chronological order, meaning the books should be read in the following sequence:
There are two additional novels linked to the official Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy.
One of these is Ball Lightning, which was actually written by Liu before he wrote the trilogy, back in 2004. Liu has referred to the novel as a sort of prequel to the trilogy, with it being seemingly set in the same universe, but taking place before the events of the later books.
Meanwhile, the other novel with connections to the Remembrance of Earth’s Past series is The Redemption of Time, which comes from author Li Jun, using the pen name Baoshu.
That book was originally published online as fan fiction in 2010, before being published with the permission of Liu Cixin. It was first published as Three-Body X: Aeon of Contemplation in 2011, before being translated into English and released as The Redemption of Time in 2019.
Speaking ahead of the series debuting, two of the show’s creators, Game of Thrones showrunners DB Weiss and David Benioff, spoke about their “terror” at the prospect of adapting the ambitious books.
Weiss told Empire: “The feeling that it may be too much was familiar for us. It was what we felt with Thrones, in conjunction with a tremendous amount of excitement over the possibilities of where it could go if we could get it off the ground. It was the terror of the magnitude of what was in front of us. If you’re not afraid, you’re doing something wrong.”
Meanwhile, Benioff made it clear that their intention is to adapt all three of the books in the trilogy, if enough viewers watch the series when it arrives on Netflix.
He said: “Honestly, the ending of the third book is one of my favourite endings of any giant saga of all time, so we want to get there. The hardest thing is always the first season. Can we justify the big investment from Netflix? I feel like this will grow as it grows. I’m hopeful.”
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]]>Levi Roots has lifted the lid on his time in the Celebrity Big Brother house, admitting that there is a “clear divide” amongst the younger and older housemates.
The entrepreneur became the third celebrity housemate to be evicted, following a double eviction which also saw Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu‘s time in the Big Brother house come to an end.
Throughout the show, Levi was nominated five times by his fellow housemates, mainly by David Potts and Colson Smith, who some would say are on one “side” of the Big Brother house.
“I thought there was a divide in the house, it was very clear that there was a divide,” Roots told RadioTimes.com and other press.
“It became like sort of a football match, where there [were] two sides battling against each other. One side knew how to play the game well and I thought they were playing a blinder in playing the Big Brother game.”
‘Playing a game’ is a phrase that is often thrown around when a reality TV show takes place, especially when it comes to competition series, with the ultimate aim of the game being to win.
As for who will win the season, Roots believes Bradley Riches is a contender.
He added: “I think Bradley will win. Bradley is a fantastic young man. I think he’s got the world at his feet. I think that he is a brilliant young lad that deserves to have a bright future in front of them. So I think that he will win.”
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“Pretty much the younger housemates were sitting on the other side, apart from a few others but I thought all the older people were actually sitting on the left at one stage. There was a clear sort of divide in the house and I think it was led by the younger housemates as opposed to us on the other side.”
Celebrity Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player.
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ITV drama Fat Friends first aired for four seasons between 2000 and 2005, but now it’s been given a new lease of life as it has arrived on Netflix.
The show proved to be crucial in the career trajectories of then up-and-coming stars James Corden and Ruth Jones, who went on to co-create Gavin & Stacey, the beloved sitcom in which they also cast Fat Friends co-star Alison Steadman.
Other famous faces featured in the cast included Gaynor Faye and Richard Ridings, but what have they all starred in since the show ended?
Read on for everything you need to know about where the cast of Fat Friends are now.
Alison Steadman played Betty in Fat Friends, and since then she has gone on to star in a host of series and films, perhaps most notably Gavin & Stacey, in which she played Pam Shipman.
Other projects she has been a part of have included The Worst Week of My Life, Boomers, Inside No 9, Orphan Black, Dad’s Army, Hold the Sunset, Life, The King’s Man and Here We Go.
Since playing Lauren Harris in Fat Friends, Gaynor Faye has had roles in series including The Chase, Dani’s House, Emmerdale, The Syndicate and The Inheritance.
She also won the first ever season of Dancing on Ice in 2006, and has appeared on multiple episodes of Loose Women over the years.
Since playing Kelly Chadwick in Fat Friends, Ruth Jones has gone on to co-create and star in Gavin & Stacey, alongside her co-star James Corden, as well as Stella, which ended with its sixth and final season in 2017.
She has also had roles in Little Britain, Nighty Night, I’m With Stupid, Saxondale, Torchwood, Little Dorrit and more.
Jonathan Ryland played Kevin Chadwick in Fat Friends, and since then he has had small roles in films and series including The Dark Knight, The IT Crowd, Gavin & Stacey, The Syndicate, Good Luck Charlie, Father Brown and Gloves Off.
James Corden’s career has taken off dramatically since Fat Friends, with the actor going on to co-create and star in Gavin & Stacey alongside Ruth Jones. He then went on star in series including Doctor Who, The Wrong Mans and Mammals, and films including One Chance, Begin Again, Into the Woods, Peter Rabbit, Cats and The Prom.
He has also turned to presenting, hosting A League of Their Own and The Late Late Show with James Corden, the latter of which he stood down from in 2023.
Since starring in Fat Friends, Janet Dibley’s most famous role has been in the soap Doctors, in which she played Elaine Cassidy.
She has also appeared in Waking the Dead, Broadchurch, EastEnders, Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators, Coronation Street and Unforgotten.
Since playing Alan Ashburn in Fat Friends, Richard Ridings has had roles in series including Peppa Pig, in which he voices Daddy Pig, Coronation Street, Roman Mysteries, Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom, Q Pootle 5, Jericho, Dickensian, Funny Woman, Endeavour and The Diplomat.
He has also appeared in films such as The Brothers Grimm and Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
Since playing Val Lorrimer in Fat Friends, Kathryn Hunt has appeared in Waterloo Road, Holby City, Scott & Bailey, Doctors and Still Open All Hours, while she is best known for playing Angela in Coronation Street.
Lisa Riley played Rebecca Patterson in Fat Friends, and since then she has become best known for playing Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale.
She has also made appearances in Doctors, Waterloo Road and Three Girls.
After playing Norma in Fat Friends, Lynda Baron went on to have roles in series including Doctor Who, Doctors, Still Open All Hours, EastEnders and Father Brown.
She sadly died in 2022 at the age of 82, with her last role being in the film Dream Horse.
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]]>Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo) was caught out by daughter Jade Masood (Elizabeth Green) in tonight’s EastEnders (18th March 2024), as she discovered he had been ignoring calls from her mother, Shabnam Masood (Rakhee Thakrar).
For the past few weeks, Dean has been administering Jade’s antibiotics after she fell ill with a chest infection, but little does she know he’s been emptying the tablets before he gives them to her in order to keep her in Walford!
Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) has been keeping an eye on Jade, concerned out of loyalty to her dear friend, Jade’s grandmother Shirley Carter (Linda Henry). With Jade too ill to work on her charity fundraiser for cystic fibrosis, Jean offered to help.
Jean had run out of potential venues to approach, and she asked Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) if they could use The Vic. Co-owner Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) agreed, on the condition that her rapist Dean was barred from attending.
Meanwhile, at Dean’s flat, Jade was still coughing in bed, wondering why she was still so unwell despite taking the antibiotics. Jean then arrived to announce Linda’s kind gesture, but Dean ran out, leaving Jean alone with Jade.
Worrying over Jade’s deteriorating condition, Jean told partner Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) that she had called a doctor, who was heading over to do a home visit.
When Dean returned, explaining that he had wanted to speak to Linda, but had talked himself out it, he was horrified to find out that the doctor was on his way.
The doctor expressed surprise that Jade hadn’t improved on the medication, and when he was out of the room, Jade pleaded with Dean not to allow her to be sent back to hospital. Dean urged her to pretend she was feeling better, and Jade looked uneasy, but ultimately agreed.
Dean attempted to get rid of Jean, but Jade then interrupted, presenting Dean’s phone and confronting him for ignoring Shabnam’s calls! How will Dean wriggle out of this?
Anyone affected by Jade’s story can find help and support via Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
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]]>We’re gearing up to say goodbye to the Hargreeves siblings in The Umbrella Academy season 4 and, according to star Elliot Page, there’s plenty of “chaos” to still look forward to in the final season.
Season 3 ended on a major cliffhanger, introducing the Sparrow Academy and setting up one final mission for our beloved (and slightly dysfunctional) band of heroes.
The cast are keeping tight-lipped on what’s to come, but Page, who plays Viktor Hargreeves, offered a tidbit to RadioTimes.com while promoting his new film Close To You, saying: “I’m not really allowed to say anything but it’s gonna be, as per usual, very fun, classic Hargreeves chaos and hijinks.”
We’ll take a bit of Hargreeves chaos and hijinks any day.
It was recently revealed that season 4 of The Umbrella Academy will be released on 8th August – so we don’t have too long to wait, with the very first footage being revealed in a sizzle reel from Netflix.
The footage appears to confirm the return of Alison (Emmy Raver-Lampman), with the character’s fate left uncertain at the end of season 3.
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All of the siblings seen together once again as they down a shot, declaring: “One last shot, for old time’s sake.”
While details about the plot are still thin on the ground, showrunner Steve Blackman previously teased what’s to come before season 4 was confirmed.
He told The Wrap: “My plan for next year is not to continually tread on the same ground we have before.
“It’s a challenge to come up with a new way to subvert this storyline, and I think we have an idea how to do that. But I think if we got to season 4, it would be a great ending for the run of the show.”
As for how that major cliffhanger from season 3 will be resolved, only time will tell.
Brand new Channel 5 drama Coma stars Jason Watkins as Simon, a man who makes a terrible, life-altering decision when driven to the brink.
When he gets in a face-off with an aggressive local youth, Simon soon finds himself getting trapped in a web of lies.
As well as Watkins, the series also stars Claire Skinner and David Bradley among others. But how many episodes are there in the series, and when are they being released.
Read on for everything you need to know about the release schedule for Coma on Channel 5.
In total, there will be four episodes of Coma on Channel 5.
This follows the standard format of other Channel 5 dramas released in recent months, such as Love Rat, Too Good to be True, Finders Keepers, For Her Sins and The Inheritance.
Once viewers have watched Coma episode 1, they may be desperate to see how things unfold in the further three episodes. Thankfully, they won’t have to wait long.
Rather than releasing weekly, episodes of Coma will air daily, with each new instalment arriving on Channel 5 and My5 at 9pm, starting from Monday 18th March.
This means the full release schedule is as follows:
The official synopsis for Coma says: “Devoted family man Simon (Jason Watkins) finds himself at a breaking point as his neighbourhood falls victim to the terrorising behaviour of a group of teenagers, led by menacing 17-year-old Jordan (Joe Barber) and his questionable companions.
“Simon and his wife, Beth (Claire Skinner) are desperate to move their young daughter to a safer area away from the threatening atmosphere. When Simon’s frustration reaches its peak and he confronts Jordan outside his own home, a split-second decision changes everything.
“The cast also features David Bradley as Simon’s quiet grumpy neighbour Harry, Jonas Armstrong as Jordan’s dangerous father Paul, Kayla Meikle as determined DS Kelly Evans, and David Mumeni as Simon’s untrustworthy boss Jimmy.”
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]]>MrBeast has been given a new Prime Video reality series based on his popular YouTube show Beast Games.
The series is being billed as “the biggest reality competition series ever” and will see 1,000 contestants competing for a $5 million cash prize – the largest giveaway in streaming and television history.
MrBeast will host and executive produce the series, which will be available in more than 240 countries and territories exclusively on Prime Video.
Speaking about the show, MrBeast said: “My goal is to make the greatest show possible and prove YouTubers and creators can succeed on other platforms.”
He added: “Amazon gave me the creative control I need to try and make it happen. I hope to make the YouTube community proud.”
MrBeast has made a name for himself on YouTube with a number of ambitious videos, including $456,000 Squid Game In Real Life, I Built Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory and World’s Most Dangerous Escape Room.
Meanwhile Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, said: “MrBeast has captured the attention and imagination of fans of all ages, from all walks of life, and all over the world.
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“We are excited to work with Jimmy and his talented team to bring his brilliant, high production, and stakes-raising concepts to Beast Games for our global customers to experience.”
And Vernon Sanders, the studio’s head of television, added: “When MrBeast first told us about his concept for the show, we were blown away by his ambition to make Beast Games the biggest reality competition series ever.
“We’d like to thank Aaron DeBevoise, Nic Paul, and the Spotter team for the introduction and kickstarting this journey for us.”
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]]>If you’ve played through its demo or have watched some trailers, you’re probably wondering who voices Princess Peach in Princess Peach: Showtime! Fortunately for you, we’ve found out who’s providing the titular character’s voice in the new game starring everyone’s favourite princess.
Nintendo is yet to officially reveal who is voicing the character but thanks to a clip that has done the rounds on X (the social media platform formerly known as Twitter), we know for sure who is providing the voice.
Given the changing of the guard from long-time voice actor Charles Martinet over to Kevin Afghani as Mario in Super Mario Bros Wonder and Wario in WarioWare: Move It, it’s fair enough if you thought Princess Peach has a new voice actor, too.
Keep reading to find out who the Princess Peach voice actor is in Princess Peach Showtime and to find out what else she has appeared in over the years.
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Samantha Kelly is the voice actor for Princess Peach in Princess Peach Showtime. The long-time Princess Peach voice actor has been confirmed to be reprising her role thanks to a video clip from a fan at an event.
Rumours had been circulating that Peach was given a new voice actor for Showtime but that is not the case. While not officially confirmed by Nintendo, we’ve got confirmation from Samantha Kelly herself thanks to a short clip posted on X by CattyPeachy.
Check out the clip below to hear her confirm the news for yourself:
I'm sure there's gonna be a tons of comments going "omg she has a new voice!!" so here's a clip of samantha confirming it's her pic.twitter.com/dT541HkByW
— 🩷🍉Peachy🍉🩷 (@CattyPeachy) January 23, 2024
It’s nice to know at last who is voicing Princess Peach in Showtime. Although it should be noted that this isn’t Princess Peach’s first major game! That was Super Princess Peach on the DS back in 2005.
While Samantha Kelly is famous for providing the voice of Princess Peach, you may have seen her in any number of other films or TV shows. You will have heard her as the voice of Toad and Toadette in many a Nintendo game, at least.
Samantha Kelly’s IMDb page lists nearly 300 actress and voice actress roles over the years. The most notable, of course, are Nintendo games including Super Mario Bros Wonder, and every game starring Princess Peach or Toad since 2007’s Mario Strikers Charged Football on the Wii.
A lot of her acting roles are listed as uncredited on IMDb but the sheer number of films and TV shows on Kelly’s credits means you would have seen her in something over the years.
She’s appeared in the likes of 21 and 22 Jump Street, Clifford the Big Red Dog, A Star Is Born, Bumblebee, and many, many more. Even if just as a background character, you’re sure to have seen her in something in the last 20 years or so.
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]]>A whole new Star Wars series is on its way very soon, with the release date for The Acolyte being confirmed!
The series will premiere on Disney Plus on 4th June, a new poster reveals, with a trailer dropping tomorrow (19th March).
The chilling new poster shows blood smeared down a wall to form part of a lightsaber, with a tagline reading: “In an age of light, a darkness rises.”
Sharing the poster, Star Wars’s official social media accounts teased a new trailer simply by saying: “Tomorrow. #TheAcolyte.”
Tomorrow. #TheAcolyte pic.twitter.com/ILIfVu11ve
— Star Wars (@starwars) March 18, 2024
Leslye Headland’s highly anticipated series will be set at the end of the High Republic era, before the events of the main Star Wars films and will star Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto and Carrie-Anne Moss.
While details about the plot have so far been kept under wraps, it teases “shadowy secrets and emerging dark side powers” as it follows a young Padawan who reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of heinous crimes.
The Acolyte was featured at Star Wars Celebration 2023, with it being revealed that Joonas Suotamo, the actor who played beloved character Chewbacca in the sequel films, will return as a Wookie Jedi Master named Kelnacca.
Headland previously told EW’s Dagobah Dispatch podcast: “The Acolyte stands out because it is the earliest in the Star Wars timeline that we have ever been in live-action. We are toward the end of the High Republic, leading into George’s prequels, so we are looking at a time period where the Jedi are at the height of their power.”
She added: “I think that what makes this show different and interesting is that it’s from the perspective of the villains of Star Wars.
“These are people who are using the Force in their own way, dipping into the darker sides of the Force and are doing it without being sanctioned by the larger institution, which, in this case, is the Jedi.”
The Acolyte begins on Disney Plus on 4th June.
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Jay Brown will indeed be receiving a blast from the past this spring on EastEnders.
After speculation following a social media post by the actress, Jazzy Phoenix will reprise her role on the BBC One soap as former sex worker and drug dealer Nadine Keller.
The character will return to Walford when she visits former client Jay (Jamie Borthwick) in Albert Square, but what brings her back to Walford?
An insider revealed: “Jay was in a dark place when he met Nadine, but things got even worse once they were involved. When Jay realised that he needed to sort his life out, he cut Nadine out, and they’ve not been in touch since. Why Nadine is back remains to be seen.”
Phoenix has already begun filming once again as Nadine and will be seen back on screen this April.
It seems to only be a short stint for the character for now but fans will have to wait and see what impact her return will have.
RadioTimes.com understands there are currently no plans for Patsy Kensit to return as Emma Harding despite the actress posing for an aforementioned social media post with Phoenix and sparking speculation of an alliance between the two characters and trouble being caused for Jay.
It will not be a quiet time for Jay nor his stepdaughter Lexi Pearce (Isabella Brown) in the coming weeks as Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) finds himself in serious trouble in the run-up to his exit from Albert Square.
The character was revealed late last year to be being written out of the BBC One soap this spring, but it seems his husband and soulmate Callum Highway (Tony Clay) will be remaining on the show.
Will Ben and Callum get a happy ending? And how will he, Jay and Lexi cope without their beloved Ben?
Meanwhile, Jay has a more positive storyline on the way as he and Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) run the London Marathon to raise money for charity in memory of Lola Pearce-Brown (Danielle Harold), with real-life actors Borthwick and Barton also taking part.
Could this be what brings Nadine back into Jay’s orbit?
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]]>Chasing nostalgia is an expensive ride if Pokémon cards are anything to go on. These collectable trading cards are going for ridiculous prices these days, with some even fetching several million dollars on the market.
Yes, you read that right. Million.
Rare Pokémon cards can earn you some big, big bucks but you need to know how to tell which of your collection is valuable. Fortunately, we’re here to help you discover whether you’re sitting on a goldmine or not.
Keep reading to find out how to identify rare Pokémon cards that could earn you a fortune and to see a list of the most expensive Pokémon cards ever.
The world of art and antiques is mind boggling, because the worth of an item often seems random. It’s like collectors have secret meetings and decide which items are coveted and which are worthless.
However, the one biggest factors with items like Pokémon cards has always been rarity. If there isn’t a lot of something about anymore, people will pay a lot of money to have it. Human nature, we suppose. On top of this, of course, is the condition of the item.
If you’re unsure if any of your cards are of value, you can use this nifty tool at CardMavin to check!
And now for the big boys! It’s unlikely you have any of these but if you do, you’re sitting on a gold mine.
Given to the top three players in Japanese Battle Road Summer events, in 2003 and 2004, this adorable Mew card is worth up to $60,000 if you find the right buyer (and it’s in good nick).
Selling at up to $60,066, this funky Charizard card looks pretty cool as well as being super rare.
Released to promote Pokémon Snap on the Nintendo 64, there are only fifteen of these in existence. If you’re a lucky owner of one, it could go for $63,000.
It’s nice to see a newer Pokémon, from generation later than Blue and Red. This Umbreon card from 2005 will could get you $70,000.
Not a Pokémon, but an official card. It was awarded to finalists at a Japanese competition, and it allowed them entry to the final (at a secret location). Pretty cool, and it’s now worth $90,000.
Another one printed specially for winners of a tournament in Japan. It’s worth $128,900.
It’s only fitting that a rare Pokémon is on such a rare card. The Lugia 1st Edition Neo Genesis sells at $144,300 in pristine condition.
Another one printed only for a special Japanese event, there are only eleven of these in existence. It’s worth $150,000.
This funny looking card features an illustration of Tsunekazu Ishihara, the president of The Pokémon Company. There are seven in existence, and a signed copy is worth $247, 230.
This Pikachu card from 1997 is worth $300,000, and it’s extremely rare – handed out to finalists at the very first Pokémon card tournament.
We we chuffed with our first Blastoise card back in the day, but ours certainly won’t be worth this much. Only two of this one are known to exist, and one sold for $360,000 back in 2001.
Another of the original three big boys, Charizard was a much coveted card on the playground. Especially if he was shiny. But it’s unlikely any of our mates had this one. It sold for $420,000 last year.
Nice to see our familiar yellow friend taking the top spot! And by a large margin, too. The Pikachu-Holo Illustrator card was a prize at an art competition back in the 90s, and it’s sold for over six million. Six. Million.
And that’s the top thirteen cards. We doubt you have any of these, but it’s always worth checking on the database we shared above to your collection’s worth!
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]]>What good would a LEGO game be without some weird and wonderful cheat codes? The series is famous for them and you’d better believe there are some LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga cheats to use!
There are plenty of characters and ships to unlock via cheat codes in the Skywalker Saga. In the video above, you can see just a few of our favourites.
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On top of new character and ship unlocks, you can unlock new cheats in-game thanks to the studs you collect throughout your adventures in a galaxy far far away.
Yep, this includes new gameplay modes and unlockable abilities that’ll help you out in your quest across the thrilling and blocky Skywalker Saga universe. Read on to find all of the cheat codes in the game.
If you haven’t tried out the game yet, you can play it now on Xbox Game Pass.
Important note: This article is specifically about 2022’s LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, a whole new game which essentially remade all the old LEGO Star Wars games and added the sequel trilogy. If you’re playing one of the older games, see our separate guides to LEGO Star Wars: Prequel Trilogy cheats, LEGO Star Wars: Original Trilogy cheats or LEGO Star Wars: The Clone Wars cheats!
To use a cheat code in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, you just need hit pause while you are playing the game and make your way over to the Extras menu.
Once there, select the Input Code button and then type in a code from the ones listed below – job done! Whichever item/character/ship you just claimed will make a fine addition to your collection.
The following cheat codes are available in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and we can confirm that they work. Vader in his Christmas jumper is particularly brilliant.
There are no currently expired codes in the game and it should stay that way if the history of the LEGO games is anything to go by. The Holiday Special characters can only be unlocked with cheat codes.
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Also in the Extras menu, you’ll find a list of changes you can make to the game if you are willing to part with some hard-earned studs. These paid-for cheats are pretty fun, but it might take you a while to save up the requisite coinage!
The only one of these that won’t cost you money is the Mumble Mode, which is free to turn on/off whenever you please. The cheats you have to pay for are as follows:
Note: most of these cheats also require you to part with a Datacard, which are collectable items in the game that are hidden in some top-secret locations dotted around the galaxy. Cheating isn’t exactly easy in this one, and yes, that last one appears to be a Star Trek reference!
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]]>Having some of the best Jokers in Balatro is essential to going far in Balatro. With only a limited amount you can hold at once, choosing the right Jokers can make or break your run.
There are 150 Jokers to choose from, each with a unique ability. Whether the Joker gives you more money, higher scores, or makes it easier to play hands, with so much choice it can be difficult to know where to start.
After many Antes, last-minute losses, and frustrating Boss Blinds ruining our Flush runs, here’s our full Balatro Joker tier list and recommendations for which are the best Jokers you should always search for in Balatro.
Here’s is our full list of every Balatro joker ranked, from S-Tier to D-Tier:
S-Tier: Gros Michel, Cavendish, DNA, Card Sharp, Baseball Card, Blueprint, Brainstorm
A-Tier: Fibonacci, Mime, Dusk, Chaos the Clown, Steel Joker, Hack, Blackboard, Constellation, Vampire, Hologram, Baron, Rocket, Bull, Trading Card, Ancient Joker, Campfire, Throwback, Invisible Joker, Driver’s License, Canio, Triboulet, Chicot
B-Tier: Greedy Joker, Lusty Joker, Wrathful Joker, Gluttonous Joker, Half Joker, Joker Stencil, Four Fingers, Mystic Summit, Misprint, Scary Face, Abstract Joker, Pareidolia, Scholar, Space Joker, Ice Cream, Blue Joker, Hiker, Riff Raff, Vagabond, Midas Mask, Luchador, Turtle Bean, Erosion, Golden Joker, Diet Cola, Spare Trousers, Ramen, Seltzer, Castle, Mr Bones, Acrobat, Sock and Buskin, Certificate, Smeared Joker, Rough Gem, Bloodstone, Arrowhead, Onyx Agate, Glass Joker, Wee Joker, The Duo, The Trio, The Tribe, Satellite, Cartomancer, Astronomer, Burnt Joker, Bootstraps
C-Tier: Joker, Droll Joker, Crafty Joker, Ceremonial Dagger, Banner, Raised Fist, Even Steven, Odd Todd, Supernova, Ride the Bus, Egg, Splash, Sixth Sense, Madness, Seance, Shortcut, Cloud 9, Obelisk, Photograph, To The Moon, Fortune Teller, Juggler, Drunkard, Flash Card, Popcorn, Walkie Talkie, Smilie Face, Swashbuckler, Troubadour, Hanging Chad, Rough Gem, Flowerpot, Merry Andy, Seeing Double, Hit the Road, The Family, The Order, Stuntman, Shoot the Moon, Yorick, Perkeo
D-Tier: Jolly Joker, Zany Joker, Mad Joker, Crazy Joker, Sly Joker, Wily Joker, Clever Joker, Devious Joker, Credit Card, Marble Joker, Loyalty Card, 8 Ball, Delayed Gratification, Business Card, Burglar, Runner, Faceless Joker, Green Joker, Superposition, To Do List, Red Card, Square Joker, Gift Card, Reserved Parking, Mail-In Rebate, Hallucination, Stone Joker, Lucky Cat, Golden Ticket, Showman, Oops! All 6s, The Idol, Matador
Based on our time with Balatro, the best Jokers to consistently win runs are:
These Jokers on their own aren’t going to see you going deep into Endless, but paired with other cards will give you the best shot of getting some huge scores.
Here’s a closer look at each of the best Jokers we’d recommend.
When Baseball Card comes up as a Joker in the first few Antes, you know you have a good chance of going all the way.
Giving x1.5 Mult for each Uncommon Joker in your hand, you can easily get Baseball Card to x4.5 or even x6 Mult without much effort. And since many of the best Jokers are Uncommon, you don’t really need to sacrifice much, either. Just remember to move it to the end of your Jokers, to ensure any multipliers happen after everything else has triggered.
If you’re wondering which Uncommon Jokers to pick up, we’d suggest looking for Card Sharp, Fibonacci, Hologram or other S-Tier and A-Tier cards on our Joker tier list.
We’d also recommend using Antimatter Voucher (unlocked by buying the Balatro’s Blank Voucher) to add an extra Joker slot to for another Uncommon.
With a flat x3 Mult, Cavendish is yet another card we love to pick up on our way to Endless. The ‘downside’ is that Cavendish has a 1 in 1000 chance of being destroyed after a round, but after using Cavendish in plenty of rounds, we’ve never had it get destroyed.
As a reminder, you can’t go looking for Cavendish without first picking up Gros Michel, as it will only appear once Gros Michel destroys itself.
It’s not only about increasing your scores! DNA is one of our favourite Jokers as it lets you consistently duplicate cards.
This is an incredibly underrated ability in Balatro as it means you don’t need to rely on the Death Tarot appearing in your shops. Yes, it may not provide any value to your scores, but when you’ve been able to draw a hand of eight Red Seal Polychrome Kings, does that really matter?
Unless you’re playing a very creative run, the best strategy in Balatro is to usually focus on one type of hand. This makes Card Sharp a must-have Joker if it appears in your shop.
Giving a x3 Mult if your played poker hand has already been played during the same round, it has huge utility no matter the Ante, especially during the early and late rounds of your runs where you might be struggling to beat the Boss Blinds in one go.
We’ve combined these into one recommendation, as they do very similar things.
Blueprint copies the ability of the Joker on its right, while Brainstorm copies the ability of the leftmost Joker. Either way, they both allow you to copy other Jokers, which can lead to some huge scores if used with some of the Jokers we’ve already mentioned in S-Tier or A-Tier.
Out of the two, we’d recommend Blueprint over Brainstorm, just because being able to copy the ability of Jokers on the right is better for the likes of Baseball Card, Cavendish, Card Sharp and other xMult Jokers that we always try to keep as our rightmost cards.
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]]>Capcom returns to the world of Dragon’s Dogma with a highly anticipated sequel arriving 12 years after the first game launched. Expect giant behemoth monsters, two kingdoms at war and plenty of cat humanoids.
Set to launch for next-gen consoles and PCs everywhere, the new action RPG will see players take on the role of an “Arisen”, who must defeat the dragon who marked them upon death. With this, the quest will take place between the lands of Vermund and Batthal.
Lots has changed since the original game, however, plenty of elements that made the first one so popular are set to return as well. Most notably, it’s in-depth customisation, classes and the many races that inhabit the world such as the feline-like Beastren.
As the game prepares for its imminent launch, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about Dragon’s Dogma 2. Whether it’s the game’s release date, release time, pre-order information or gameplay details, we’ve got it all covered below.
Capcom has confirmed that Dragon’s Dogma 2 is scheduled to release on Friday 22nd March 2024.
The game was first announced in June 2022 and then received further details via the PlayStation Showcase in May 2023. Capcom then revealed the official launch data as part of its own Dragon’s Dogma 2 showcase in November 2023.
Meanwhile, the review embargo will drop at 3pm UK time on Wednesday 20th March 2024, two days ahead of the game’s launch.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is set to release at midnight on 22nd March 2024.
Players on Xbox can now pre-load the game with an approximate 70GB download size needed to access the game. Anyone who does this can then jump in the second it reaches midnight.
Yes, Dragon’s Dogma 2 is available to pre-order from a bunch of retailers now. Be quick to get the game for release.
You can pre-order the console versions (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S) from Amazon for both physical and digital versions. If you’re a PC gamer, you can pre-purchase the game on Steam.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X and PC.
That means no Nintendo Switch or mobile versions are in the works. It’s unlikely to change either considering the scope of the game. This is purely a next-gen release.
The official website provides a lot of information about both the story and the gameplay. It looks like the game will please both fans of the original and fans of high fantasy RPG action in general.
Dragons will be a huge element, too – so this might be a good choice for those desperately waiting for a new Elder Scrolls.
The website says the following: “The story begins in an underground gaol where the Dragon’s voice echoes in the fog of lost memories.
“Ascend, Arisen, and best me, in accordance with the dogma of this world. Betwixt the domains of human and beastren, A hero must fulfil their forgotten destiny.” So far, so epic.
The gameplay looks to incorporate a job system, too, allowing you to fight the way you want to as you explore the vast world of Gransys.
The first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2 was unveiled in May 2023. Check out the trailer below:
The Dragon’s Dogma 2 main trailer premiered in November 2023, detailing much more of the world, gameplay and characters that will be present. Watch below:
After Brian Cox of Succession fame collaborated with Capcom on Tekken 8, Ian McShane has now been put in the spotlight to walk people through what Dragon’s Dogma 2 entails. See the clip below:
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is set to launch across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Microsoft Windows.
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]]>Unless you’ve been living underneath a rock, you will have come across Helldivers 2 and learned something of its colossal success. How many copies of the co-op shooter have been sold? How many are playing? We’ll be taking a look at those questions below.
Arrowhead Studios’ latest for PS5 and PC proved so popular at launch, player demand caused the servers to buckle – resulting in players reportedly waiting up to over an hour before getting into a lobby.
Fortunately, the situation is a lot better now.
There’s plenty to like about the game, and you’re sure to have seen a hilarious clip or two while scrolling through your preferred social media platform. Perhaps that has something to do with its increasing player count and sales numbers?
Read on to find what the Helldivers 2 player count is and to see what its sales numbers are.
Over on SteamDB, Helldivers 2 reached an all-time peak of 458,709 players, with the 24-hour peak being 431,621 as of writing – so it’s safe to say that there is still a huge amount of people playing the game on Steam alone.
Sony doesn’t often reveal player counts, and Arrowhead Game Studios has remained schtum on the matter too.
What we do know is that it overtook Call of Duty and Fortnite on PSN in the United States, as reported by Daniel Morris for GameRant.
It’s easy, then, to imagine that the number of players on PlayStation could easily match or even outstrip the Steam player count, something evidenced by comments from the Arrowhead Game Studio CEO Johan Pilestedt.
What we do know is that PC and PlayStation players are expanding Super Earth arm-in-arm owing to crossplay, though the player count could have been bigger still – as Helldivers 2 isn’t on Xbox.
According to a Bloomberg report, Helldivers 2 has sold over 8 million copies as of 15th March 2024, which would work out to at least £280 million when taking the £34.99 asking price into consideration.
Bloomberg’s report states that TD Cowen analyst Doug Creutz has “estimated that Helldivers 2 has sold more than 8 million copies”.
It’s believed, too, that “the game has performed well ahead of expectations” and that the sales number will keep rising every week.
Sony is yet to reveal the exact sales numbers of the game but the 8 million and growing estimation is believable enough considering how many are actively playing on Steam at any one time.
Owing to all the hilarious clips shared on YouTube and social media, we’ll be sure to be updating this page with an estimation of 10 million copies sold before long. Sometimes games just capture our collective imagination.
If an official updated statement is made regarding the player count and total number of copies sold, we’ll update you as soon as possible.
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]]>PlayStation continues to test the waters with the PC space, now bringing along its critically acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima to the platform.
Set during the first Mongol invasion of Japan between 1274 to 1281, the story follows samurai Jin Sakai as he fights to protect Tsushima Island. Developed by Sucker Punch Productions – the makers behind Infamous and Sly Cooper – the action-adventure game paid homage to samurai cinema, namely of Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa.
It’s become so popular, in fact, that a movie adaption is now in the works, with John Wick director Chad Stahelski taking the helm. Originally a PlayStation 4 exclusive before arriving on PS5 with next-gen enhancements, it finally makes its way to PC.
So what do we know about Ghost of Tsushima on PC? Well, we now know its release date, have pre-ordered information and even a trailer. Head below for all the details.
Sony has confirmed that Ghost of Tsushima will launch for PC on Thursday 16th May 2024.
It’s been quite a long road to the Ghost of Tsushima PC release date with Sucker Punch Productions first beginning development of the game in 2014 before first bringing the game to PS4 in July 2020 and then a director’s cut for PS5 in August 2021.
It was then confirmed in March 2024 that action-adventure would arrive on PC.
Yes, Ghost of Tsushima is available for pre-order across both Steam and the Epic Games Store for an RRP of £49.99 / $59.99.
The PS5 version can also be found for as low as £39 at Hit, if you missed out on the console version the first time.
The official Ghost of Tsushima PC requirements have not been revealed by Sucker Punch yet. Here’s our minimum prediction for the specs:
OS: Windows 10
Memory: 16GB
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 70GB
Yes, a Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut trailer was uploaded by Sony in March 2024. Specifically, the video dives into the features that will be available such as ultrawide display support, Nvidia DLSS 3, DualSense support and more.
Check it out below:
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut will launch for PC on 16th May 2024.
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]]>Arrowhead’s co-op shooter has plenty of Boosters and other items you can use when battling those dreaded hordes of space bugs and bots. The new Cutting Edge Warbond Localisation Confusion Booster is a tricky item to understand based on what the game tells you, unfortunately.
Fortunately, we’re here to let you in on exactly what it does and how to unlock it.
Without further ado, here’s the Helldivers 2 Localisation Confusion Booster explained. Read on to find out what the equipable item does and how to unlock it.
The Localisation Confusion Booster increases the time between enemy encounters. Essentially, if you or anyone in your party has the Localisation Confusion Booster equipped, the time between enemy reinforcements will be increased.
It’s a great item to equip and use, as it should make completing objectives during combat missions easier and less intense, with increased breathing time between encounters.
As per this in-depth report by Helldivers 2 player antique_nova on Steam, rough testing on the Booster looks like it gives you a 35-40 per cent increase in time between reinforcement calls (Bot Drops/Breaches).
Player antique_nova explains that the Localisation Confusion Booster “does not delay the time for a particular enemy to call, it just lengthens the time before another call can occur”.
They add that “if the new booster increases the time between reinforcement calls by say 35% to be conservative, then on level 9 missions solo the reinforcement calls can only be every 202.5 seconds. This is a 52.5 second increase. Almost a full minute.”
This will prove especially useful when you try to complete the radar station secondary objective or when attempting to destroy the stratagem jammer. That extra time could make all the difference between success and failure.
It’s worth pointing out that enemy patrols are unaffected by the Localisation Confusion Booster in Helldivers 2.
To use the Localisation Confusion Booster in Helldivers 2, you simply need to equip it as your Booster before beginning a mission.
Based on how the Booster works, you’re best off using it in a mission that has tricky secondary objectives and those that you know will be full of reinforcements.
Remember, everyone in your party gets the Booster’s benefits if just one player has the Localisation Confusion equipped.
The Helldivers 2 Localisation Confusion Booster is part of the Cutting Edge Warbond. To unlock it, you need to purchase the Cutting Edge Warbond for 1,000 Super Credits and then you can pick up the Localisation Confusion Booster for 18 Medals.
You’ll find the Localisation Confusion Booster on Page One of the Cutting Edge Warbond.
Now, get out there and equip the new Booster to reduce the number of enemy reinforcements already.
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]]>We’re one step closer to the release of House of the Dragon season 2 as we finally have a release month for the show.
The first season left us on a major cliffhanger after the death of Rhaenyra Targaryen’s son Lucerys. In true Game of Thrones style, it proved no one is safe and peace will never last for very long.
A dramatic trailer, released in December, showed Emma D’Arcy’s Rhaenyra Targaryen being warned that, “there is no war so hateful to the gods as a war between kin, and no war so bloody as a war between dragons”.
However, that doesn’t seem to stop anyone, as the broken mother seeks vengeance for the death of her son.
We’ll see much of the star-studded cast back in action, including Smith as Daemon Targaryen, Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, and, of course, D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen.
So, when can we expect season 2 of House of the Dragon?
House of the Dragon season 2 will be released in June 2024.
Exciting news!
HBO’s Network Chief, Casey Bloys, previously announced that we can expect the new season this summer during press event, with a trailer of the upcoming season being shown to a select few there.
Previously speaking to Vulture, HBO Max’s chief content officer Casey Bloys revealed: “Don’t expect it in ’23, but I think sometime in ’24.
“We’re just starting to put the plan together, and just like last time, there are so many unknowns. It’s not to be coy or secretive, but you don’t want to say it’s going to be ready on this date, and then you have to move it.”
The trailer, released in December 2023, confirmed the release window of summer 2024.
Filming for season 2 began in April 2023 and wrapped in September the same year.
House of the Dragon burned through a lot of actors in its first season, with numerous characters either being killed off or aged up over the course of 10 episodes.
However, the following members of the House of the Dragon cast are currently expected to return for the second season:
We can also expect new faces to join the fray. The following will be joining the cast:
It is uncertain whether Graham McTavish will reprise his role as Ser Harrold Westerling, as the character has no role in the civil war, known as the Dance of the Dragons, according to George RR Martin’s book Fire and Blood. He was also seen to resign from the Kingsguard in the ninth episode of the season.
It is unlikely that we will see Paddy Considine reprise his role as the late King Viserys I Targaryen, who was in an awful state when we bid him farewell unless he appears in flashbacks.
The same can also be said for young Elliot Grihault as Prince Lucerys Velaryon, who met a bloody death in the finale.
The same is also true for Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as the younger versions of Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower, respectively, although that may irk fans, given the high praise both actors received.
“[They’re] not a part of the story that we’re telling, yet. That’s not a thing that we’re doing right now,” said showrunner Ryan Condal (via Variety), who later added: “I’m not closing the door on anything.”
We can likely expect returns from supporting characters, including Kurt Egyiawan as Grand Maester Orwyle, Paul Kennedy as Lord Jasper Wylde, Phil Daniels as Grand Maester Gerardys, Luke Tittensor as Ser Arryk Cargyll, Elliott Tittensor as Ser Erryk Cargyll, and Roger Evans as Lord Borros Baratheon.
Additionally, there will inevitably be a plethora of new characters introduced in the second season.
Among the new figures who could be introduced are Lord Cregan Stark of Winterfell and Lady Jeyne Arryn of the Eyrie, both of whom are mentioned in the season 1 finale and who would be strong potential allies to Rhaenrya. The Queen sent her son Prince Jacaerys to treat with them – will he succeed?
Another figure who is set to be at least mentioned is Alicent and Viserys’ third son, Prince Daeron Targaryen, who was absent from the first season.
Condal told to Variety: “He does exist. No worries, everybody. He’s the youngest son. He’s warded off at Oldtown to Hobert Hightower and soon to Ormond Hightower, who is Hobert’s nephew, who becomes Lord of Oldtown.
“Honestly, this stuff happened all the time in this world. It’s not our modern day where if you had a 6-year-old, you would FaceTime them every day and see how they’re doing and write letters. He’s there. That’s the fact.
“When he is relevant to be mentioned — and he will be — he will be mentioned.”
House of the Dragon season 2 is expected to consist of eight episodes, two shorter than the first season’s 10-episode run.
Discussing the reasoning behind the shorter second season, Clare Kilner told The Hollywood Reporter that season 2 has “eight wonderful episodes with so much happening in every episode, and we have trouble, at times, bringing them down to one hour”.
She added that showrunner Ryan Condal made the choice “to give it a good opening and a good ending,” and teased that the episodes are “jam-packed with emotional and visually exciting events”.
George RR Martin wrote on his blog previously that he was still “thrilled” that the show gets to have “10 hours every season to tell our tale”.
He added that “it is going to take four full seasons of 10 episodes each to do justice to the Dance of the Dragons, from start to finish”.
Picking up where season 1 left off, House of the Dragon’s next chapter will dive headfirst into the devastating Targaryen civil war, known among fans as the Dance of the Dragons.
The conflict will see the citizens and nobles of Westeros side with who they want to see take the Iron Throne, with their options being Queen Rhaenyra I Targaryen and the young King Aegon II Targaryen.
Of course, Rhaenyra will want revenge after the horrifying death of Prince Lucerys Velaryon in the season 1 finale. If the series follows the book, expect a particularly brutal response to what happened.
Expect more gory violence to ensue as well as quieter, more emotional scenes as the human cost of the war is explored, which will take a particularly heavy toll on former friends Rhaenyra and Alicent Hightower.
House of the Dragon writer and executive producer Sara Hess has also told The Hollywood Reporter that season 2 will examine the uncomfortable dynamic between Rhaenyra and her husband/uncle Daemon.
“Right now, we’re writing season two and figuring out, what is the nature of his relationship with Rhaenyra? There are many interpretations [in Fire & Blood] to that,” she said.
The season finale certainly outlined the more toxic elements of their marriage. Is this a sign of things to come?
The second season will also dramatically open up the focus to the entire ensemble cast instead of the few central characters in the first run, but still stay grounded in the story of Rhaenyra and Alicent.
Showrunner Ryan Condal noted to Entertainment Weekly that the second run “does fall into that ensemble piece where you’re following multiple characters. They’re not all in the same place, but this is still very much a story of Alicent and Rhaenyra and their families pitted against each other.
“We’re not gonna suddenly pull away from telling their stories. It’s just the nature of this thing, in season 2, it really opens up the world in a big way and the sprawl grows quite a bit.”
Showrunner Ryan Condal has also explained that they’re upping the scale of the dragons in season 2, confirming to Deadline that there are five new fire-breathers on their way.
Plus, writer Sara Hess has teased that the new season will cover one of the most brutal storylines covered in the book A Dance of Dragons, known to fans simply as Blood and Cheese.
It concerns two characters who are hired by Prince Daemon (Matt Smith) and Queen Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) to carry out a particularly nasty mission against Queen Alicent (Olivia Cooke) – with rather grisly consequences.
Asked in a recent interview with Variety if this plot point would feature in the second run, Hess responded: “We are currently writing the finale of season 2. I don’t think you will be disappointed.”
The second season of the series is also compared to the third to sixth seasons of Game of Thrones in execution.
Yes! Check out the fiery, action-packed teaser trailer below.
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The latest card game taking the world by storm features plenty of tricks up its sleeves, with a number of them hidden behind vouchers you can purchase from the in-game shop – one such trick is hidden behind the Balatro Blank Voucher. What does it do?
As per the in-game shop’s description of the item, the Blank Voucher “does nothing”. That can’t be right, though – surely it does something?
Unlike the other Vouchers you can buy, the Blank one is a mystery but instead of leaving you there scratching your head over what it does, we’re here to let you in on the secret behind the Blank Voucher in Balatro.
Read on to find out what the Balatro Blank Voucher does.
One Blank Voucher in Balatro by itself does nothing but buying 10 of them unlocks the Antimatter Voucher.
The Antimatter Voucher is one of the best Vouchers in the game as it will grant you an extra Joker slot. Jokers are some of the best cards in the game, so being able to have six – instead of five – will help you out in the game no end.
You will need to buy Blank Vouchers across several runs. Once you have bought 10 of them, the card will upgrade to version 2 – the Antimatter Voucher. After you have unlocked the upgraded Voucher, you will have the chance to purchase it from the in-game store.
You should be able to have the chance to find the Antimatter Voucher during a run when you buy a Blank Voucher after you have unlocked the improved Voucher by buying 10 Blanks in previous runs.
If you can’t wait to have that sweet +1 Joker Slot, meanwhile, there is a known workaround (thanks, IGN!) that’ll unlock the Antimatter Voucher quicker.
IGN’s workaround to unlock the Antimatter Voucher quickly is as follows:
This Twitch clip from streamer RealPrismsword shows you how it’s done.
Now you know what the Blank Voucher in Balatro does, it’s time to get on the game and start buying them as soon as you see them. That +1 Joker Slot is not to be sniffed at.
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]]>As England Men prepare to embark on their EURO 2024 campaign in Germany, the designs for their brand-new kit have finally been unveiled.
The new gear was launched today (Monday 18th March) with a photoshoot including members of the men’s, women’s and para teams.
Once again made by Nike, these kits have been described as “a modern take on a classic white strip”, featuring red and blue stripes on the cuffs and a blue collar with the flag of St George on the back.
Meanwhile the Away kit comes in a new bold purple – a combination of the traditional red and blue – with the Three Lions emblazoned in gold at the front.
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— England (@England) March 18, 2024
Nike has also innovated the kit with new lightweight and breathable fabric as well as a wider chest and waist width for the women’s items.
The men’s team will be testing the kit out first this June as they hope to redress the disappointments of the last EURO tournament in 2021. Then, it’s up to the Lionesses to defend their title at the competition in Switzerland next April.
So, if you’re ready to sport the Harry Kane or Ella Toone look, here’s how you can get your hands on the new England kit.
Buy England 2024/5 kit at Nike
Buy England 2024/5 kit at England Store
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The new England kit will be on sale from Thursday 21st March in all men’s women’s and children’s sizes.
You can buy the home, away kit and goalie kits alongside additional merchandise like an England Skills football.
The Lionesses’ version of the kit will also go on sale in June.
Buy England 2024/5 kit at Nike
Buy England 2024/5 kit at England Store
The new authentic England shirt costs £124.99 in adult sizes and £119.99 for kids (for both home and away).
However, you can also buy a replica version of both for £84.99 for adults and £64.99 for kids.
The new England kit will be on sale at the official England Store and at Nike from Thursday 21st March.
Buy England 2024/5 kit at Nike
Buy England 2024/5 kit at England Store
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]]>Netflix has released a further trailer for the upcoming Prince Andrew drama Scoop – which arrives on the streamer on Friday 5th April 2024.
The drama is based on a book by former Newsnight producer Sam McAlister and promises to take viewers behind the scenes of the infamous 2019 Prince Andrew interview, with Rufus Sewell starring as the royal and Gillian Anderson taking on the role of Emily Maitlis.
A previous trailer was released last month and we’ve now been given another look at what to expect from the film, which also includes Billie Piper, Keeley Hawes and Connor Swindells in its star-studded cast.
In the new trailer we hear a voiceover state “an hour of television can change everything” before we see the attempts to arrange the interview.
At one point, Anderson’s Emily Maitlis says “I’ve never been smuggled into a palace before”, while we later see Andrew question her by saying: “If I do an interview, the question is, why you?”
You can watch the trailer in full below:
Speaking to RadioTimes.com and other press at last week’s Next on Netflix UK event, Sewell detailed his process of transforming into Prince Andrew – revealing that he didn’t say yes to the part until he’d already “worked on it on my own for a while”.
He explained: “I had an instinct about playing it, I felt that there was something I thought I could bring to it, but I’m not someone who has a natural gift for mimicry.
“I have a good ear. I always think that with an accent. But there are certain really great actors who just have that pretty natural ability to just do it. I can’t, I have to come in a different way. So I said yes because of instinct.”
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He added that he “didn’t really have a process” but said he “obsessed” with watching the interview as much as possible – and even occasionally dressed up to help get him into character.
“I won’t tell you how I’d dress up, but what I mean is I would put on clothes that felt, you know… and I put my head out so I could believe the idea of it myself,” he said. “It seemed preposterous, and when people would catch me doing it, it was really embarrassing.
“But I would do that and watch the interview, obsess for hours and hours, just trying to kind of get behind it, inside it. And I watched a lot of footage of him when he was younger and him at his best, you know, because one of the temptations is to avoid anything that seems to show the good lights or, you know… it’s quite a responsibility.”
He continued: “So I just basically did as much studying as I could until it started to come through. And then I ended up sitting on the first day opposite Gillian, who had been doing her own version of the work, and it was astonishingly close. And that was how we started filming. We filmed the interview for two days on a loop. That was our way of starting. We just did it.”
Netflix’s official synopsis for Scoop reads: “Inspired by real events, Scoop is the inside account of the tenacious journalism that landed an earth-shattering interview – Prince Andrew’s infamous BBC Newsnight appearance.
“From the tension of producer Sam McAlister’s high stakes negotiations with Buckingham Palace, all the way to Emily Maitlis’s jaw-dropping, forensic showdown with the Prince, Scoop takes us inside the story, with the women who would stop at nothing to get it.
“To get an interview this big, you have to be bold.”
Scoop will be available to stream on Netflix from Friday 5th April 2024. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.
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