Radio Times
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items: Made in Chelsea cast – All the stars returning for season 31
items: Last One Laughing UK cast: Which comedians feature in season 2?
items: When is Made in Chelsea season 31 released on E4? Latest on all-new episodes
items: MAFS Australia 2026 cast: Meet the season 13 singles
items: Who left The Apprentice this week? All the eliminated candidates from season 20
items: The Traitors UK season 5 confirmed to ditch divisive format change from previous episodes
items: Mel Schilling to step down from MAFS UK following saddening health news
items: The Traitors UK and Celebrity Traitors future confirmed by BBC as series extended to at least 2030
items: Watching I Kissed a Boy changed my life and its axing alongside I Kissed a Girl sets an ugly precedent
items: BBC confirms acclaimed reality TV show format has been axed due to cost-cutting issues
items: Who left The Summit? All eliminated contestants
items: Made in Chelsea spin-off show confirmed to focus on star's "brutal reality" after near-fatal sepsis infection
items: I’m a Celebrity South Africa 2026 features longest ever trial in show’s history
items: Are the Married at First Sight Australia couples still together?
items: I'm a Celebrity South Africa 2026 confirms major format shake-up for grand final episode
items: Gemma Collins teases "redemption" arc as she returns to the I’m a Celebrity jungle
items: Are MAFS Australia's Rachel and Steven still together?
items: Are MAFS Australia's Alissa and David still together?
items: I'm a Celebrity South Africa 2026 cast: Confirmed line-up of contestants
items: Lord Sugar reveals The Apprentice future and why the UK won't get a hungry entrepreneurial culture: "Too late, mate"
items: Jimmy Carr reveals why late friend Sean Lock would have been perfect for Last One Laughing – as Roisin Conaty talks dream cast members
items: When does MAFS Australia 2026 start in the UK? Here's how to watch
items: Last One Laughing UK defending champion Bob Mortimer talks season 2 return: "It's an entirely different dynamic"
items: Strictly Come Dancing 2026 tipped to drop 3 popular professional dancers from show's cast in major shake-up
items: Blue Therapy star reveals how Netflix series differs from other reality shows: "It's not posh, it's democratising therapy"
items: Spice Girls icon and more confirmed for Squid Game: The VIP Challenge line-up
items: The X Factor and Coronation Street legends confirmed for Celebrity Ex on the Beach as return date confirmed with "most explosive season yet"
items: Blue Therapy cast: Meet the couples on new Netflix reality series
items: Who is Karen Doherty? Meet the couples therapist on Netflix's Blue Therapy
items: Danny and Dani Dyer's new show gets future confirmed mere days after release

Made in Chelsea cast – All the stars returning for season 31
type: item
date: 2026-03-15T12:15:12.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
description: The SW3 crew are headed to the Maldives!
encoded: Things are hotting up as the Made in Chelsea gang are back on our screens for its staggering 31st season. Not only can we expect the usual drama, angst and love triangles, but we can also expect some awkward interactions as former cast member Inga Valentiner is returning to the fold. And Inga isn't the only new face this season... It's also been confirmed that Jules's brother Philip will be appearing, as well as Too Hot to Handle winner Elys Hutchinson. But who else stars in Made in Chelsea season 31? Read on to find out who has recently joined the SW3 crew! Made in Chelsea cast: All the stars returning for season 31 The following cast members have been confirmed for Made in Chelsea season 28. Alice Yaxley Angus Findlay David 'Temps' Templer Freddy Knatchbull Gareth Locke Jack Taylor James Taylor Jasmine 'Jazz' Saunders Julia 'Jules' Pollard Kabir Khurana Livvy Barker Maeva D'Ascanio Ollie Locke Paris Smith Rebecca 'Becks' Collins Sam Prince Sam Vanderpump Sophie Hermann Tabitha Willett Yasmine Zweegers Tristan Phipps Zeyno Taylan Elys Hutchinson Philip Pollard Inga Valentiner Here is what you need to know about the Made in Chelsea cast, including those who have been newly introduced. Alice Yaxley Age: 23 Instagram: @lifeofyaxx Alice Yaxley is a newcomer on Made in Chelseas season 29, with the model introduced as Sam Vanderpump's new girlfriend. "If you say something I don't agree with, I will definitely call you out on it," she teased ahead of her appearance on the series. Angus Findlay Age: 26 Instagram: @angusrfindlay Angus Findlay returned to the series last year after a three-year break and found himself in a love triangle with Tristan Phipps and Julia Pollard after she admitted she fancied Tristan. She and Angus later remained friends. Angus currently works at video production company Media Mirror. David 'Temps' Templer Age: 34 Instagram: @temp_tation Influencer and chef David "Temps" Templer, aka "The Shirtless Chef", is the long-term best friend of Miles Naz…

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Last One Laughing UK cast: Which comedians feature in season 2?
type: item
date: 2026-03-14T12:30:41.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: On demand
description: Do they have what it takes?
encoded: Last One Laughing UK is finally returning for its second season next week, once again featuring a line-up that boasts some of the nation's greatest comedians. The premise remains a simple one – try and make the other contestants laugh, while also ensuring they don't laugh either. Whoever manages to stand firm in not breaking into laughter will be crowned the winner. The reigning champion from last season, Bob Mortimer, re-enters the game to defend his crown but has admitted that it is a "different dynamic". In an interview with Radio Times magazine, the comedian admitted: “I think the first three that I clocked were Alan Carr, Romesh and David, and I thought, ‘Uh-oh, I have no chance. This is tough.’” But who else is in Last One Laughing UK season 2? Read on to find out more about which familiar faces will be on our screens for the show's second outing. Last One Laughing UK cast: Which comedians feature in season 2? Here's the full list of Last One Laughing UK season 2 comedians. David Mitchell Diane Morgan Romesh Ranganathan Amy Gledhill Maisie Adam Mel Giedroyc Alan Carr Gbemisola Ikumelo Sam Campbell Bob Mortimer Read on for more information on who they are. David Mitchell Age: 51 Twitter/X: @RealDMitchell David Mitchell is a comedian, actor and writer who rose to fame alongside fellow comic Robert Webb as part of comedy duo, Mitchell and Webb. The pair went on to star in Peep Show, a much beloved and award-winning sitcom. Together, the pair have written and starred in several sketch shows, with their most recent being Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping. Mitchell's other works include Ludwig, Upstart Crow, Would I Lie to You? and now, Last One Laughing UK. Not being a stand-up comedian himself, Mitchell admitted it was "easier" facing off with the comedians as he has experienced more comedy in situations "where no one laughs". "You know, a show like Peep Show – no one’s laughing. And that’s no reflection on the script," he told Radio Times. Diane Morgan Age: 50 In…

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When is Made in Chelsea season 31 released on E4? Latest on all-new episodes
type: item
date: 2026-03-14T12:07:58.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: On demand
description: It's time to return to SW3.
encoded: It may be hard to believe that Made in Chelsea has been on our screens for so many years, but while some faces may have come and gone, the popularity of the series remains as we gear up for its 31st season. As well as introducing new characters to us for this new instalment, we're also not even starting season 31 in Chelsea. The two-part special kicks off this weekend as the gang takes to Scotland for a supposedly calm weekend in Perthshire – but as we know with this group, it'll be anything but. But just when is Made in Chelsea season 31 kicking off? Read on to find out when the show will be landing on our screens. When is Made in Chelsea season 31 on E4? Made in Chelsea season 31 will premiere on E4 on Monday 16 March at 9pm. The second episode of the two-part premiere will then follow on Tuesday 17 March at 9:05pm. Thankfully, there will be 10 episodes in total this season so we can expect plenty of drama! As per the synopsis for the first episode: "The Chelsea set descend on a Scottish estate, hoping for a Highland fling, but a blast from Sam Prince’s past leaves him speechless..." The new season is set to see the return of Inga Valentiner, who joined the show in season 21 but took a break after major relationship drama with Sam Prince in 2024. On returning to the show, Valentiner said: “Bali has been paradise, but I have been missing Chelsea! After some years away from West London, I’m ready to reunite with my pals, and meet who else has joined in on the chaos since I was in the city.” View oEmbed on the source website As well as Valentiner, the new season will also introduce two cast members - Elys Hutchinson and Philip Pollard. Hutchinson previously won Too Hot to Handle in 2023, so is no stranger to the world of reality and is already friends with cast members Yas Zweegers and Chuggs Wallis. As for Pollard, he is indeed the older brother of Jules and is freshly out of a long-term relationship, so we can likely expect some dating dilemmas. Made in Chelsea ret…

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MAFS Australia 2026 cast: Meet the season 13 singles
type: item
date: 2026-03-13T13:50:43.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
description: The singles are here!
encoded: Married at First Sight Australia made a return to UK screens this week, introducing audiences to a new batch of singles on a slightly unorthodox journey to finding love. The series airs Monday to Thursday, so fans will have to get through the weekend before their next dose of chaos and drama. The marital experiment has already been on screens in Australia for over a month, so if you're after a spoiler-free rundown of the cast and what they're looking for in the experiment, you're in the right place! Eager to find out who has joined the experiment? Read on to learn more about the cast of MAFS Australia 2026. Married at First Sight Australia 2026 cast Alissa Bec Julia Rebecca Mel Stella Gia Brook Rachel Chris Danny David Filip Grayson Luke Scott Steve Steven Scroll on to learn more about this year's participants. Alissa Age: 33 Job: Nurse / Social media manager Location: South Australia Alissa is wears her heart on her sleeve and never expected to be on MAFS Australia after re-entering the dating world. But while in the experiment, she is hoping to have her fairytale wedding, the right partner and the happily ever after she has always dreamed of. Bec Age: 35 Job: Account manager Location: South Australia Bec is an account manager who describes herself as a loud, outspoken, social butterfly who is "never shy of being the centre of attention". The 35-year-old has been voted Adelaide's most eligible bachelorette twice, but is yet to find the one to settle down with. Julia Age: 35 Job: Confidence and charisma consultant Location: Victoria Julia is a confidence and charisma consultant who previously worked in London as an entertainment correspondent. She has been described as a spiritual dreamer who stands out from the crowd, often spotted by her bright and colourful outfits. Rebecca Age: 51 Job: Leasing manager Location: Victoria Rebecca's top priority has always been her son, who has recently moved out of home, making her an empty-nester. Now, Rebecca feels it is her tim…

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Who left The Apprentice this week? All the eliminated candidates from season 20
type: item
date: 2026-03-12T22:00:17.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Time was up for another candidate.
encoded: **Warning: Contains spoilers for The Apprentice season 20** The Apprentice returned for another episode tonight as the remaining candidates returned to the boardroom and were tasked with turning petals into profits. Tonight's task saw the candidates on a mission to create a virtual reality demo of a game, in which they had to design a brand that packs a punch and score big on investments. But soon, the 12 business hopefuls soon became 11 as Lord Sugar fired another candidate who wasn't on their A-game in tonight's task. So, who was fired from The Apprentice 2026? Read on to find out more. Who left The Apprentice 2026 this week? Rajan Gill - Week 7 Rajan Gill became the tenth candidate to be fired from The Apprentice. Rajan was brought back to the boardroom by project manager Lawrence for his "lack of contribution", of which Lord Sugar agreed. Asked how it felt to be fired, Rajan said: "Well, it's never a great feeling. I think as candidates, we put so much into the process. So there is disappointment when you are sat there in the boardroom and you know, you ultimately see Lord Sugar's finger point across towards you. But I also look back at it now as part of the journey. You take the feedback, you reflect on it, and you move forward. "And I always like to think that being fired does not define you as an individual. Let’s say you’re watching the Olympics, you wouldn’t say that the people who don’t win are losers. No, they made it to the Olympics. Being a part of the actual show is such an incredible accolade I'll always keep with me. So yes, there's definitely a level of bittersweet." Megan Ruiter - Week 6 Megan was project manager this week and was in charge of organising the lagoon tour. Having done corporate events in the past, Megan thought this was the task she could sail through, but she found herself in the firing line after leading her team to a loss of $290 due to the clients asking for a 50 per cent refund for their raw and cold food and their kayaking acti…

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The Traitors UK season 5 confirmed to ditch divisive format change from previous episodes
type: item
date: 2026-03-12T19:00:05.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: There won't be a Traitor in a red cloak for a while.
encoded: The divisive secret traitor twist will not be making a return to future seasons of the hit reality series, the show's executive has confirmed. First introduced in season four, which aired earlier this year, viewers and known Traitors were left stumped when Claudia Winkleman revealed she had chosen a secret traitor - a player with more power than anyone. While the secret traitor knew the identity of the Traitors murdering each night, the villains in the turret had no idea who the hidden figure was, and were forced to choose from the shortlist put together by the secret traitor as to who they should murder next. It was eventually revealed that Fiona Hughes was the secret Traitor, providing a thrilling reveal that fans won't be forgetting anytime soon. "Each series is like a murder mystery, we never change the core game, but we always play with the twists around it," said creative director Mike Cotton on the decision to introduce the twist. However, this twist will not be making a return, with Stephen Lambert, CEO of Studio Lambert who produces The Traitor, recently confirming this to be the case. During an event, Lambert elaborated (via IGN): "A good format is something that's designed in such a way that people feel a sense of familiarity with it, which is why they want to keep coming back to come back and watch it. "But intrinsically it's designed so that there's sufficient variation — partly, obviously, through the change of cast, but also you want to make little changes within it... What I like about The Traitors is there's so many ways that story can go, that once you add a different cast and once you think of some additional tweaks here and there." He explained that after the success of The Celebrity Traitors, the idea of a secret traitor was born "as a way of doing something that was different". He continued: "But it wasn't something we wanted to keep going with. It was a clever way of signalling we were doing something different, but I go back to the pleasure o…

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Mel Schilling to step down from MAFS UK following saddening health news
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date: 2026-03-12T18:37:55.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: John Aiken will be stepping in for filming of the upcoming UK series.
encoded: Mel Schilling will step down from her role on Married at First Sight UK due to her ongoing battle with colon cancer. In December 2023, Schilling was diagnosed with colon cancer after a tumour was discovered during a scan, though it was successfully removed and she was given the all clear. In early 2024, small nodules were then discovered in her lungs, and her cancer had metastasised. In a post shared on Instagram, Mel wrote: "Over the past two years, while filming MAFS, I underwent 16 rounds of chemotherapy and was later told I was eligible for a groundbreaking clinical trial specific to my gene type, due to start in March 2026. Once again, my optimism soared that I might beat this thing." But over the Christmas period, Schilling began to experience headaches and numbness and after tests, she was told the cancer had spread to the left side of her brain. "Despite subsequent radiotherapy sessions, my oncology team have now told me there is nothing further they can do," she wrote. She continued: "Hearing those words changes everything. So that’s where I am now. My light is starting to fade — and quickly. But I am still here, still fighting, and surrounded by the most incredible love. Simple tasks have become incredibly difficult and I am relying on my beautiful family to look after me. I honestly don’t know how long I have left, but I do know I will fight to my last breath and will be surrounded by the love and support of my people." Upon this sad news, Channel 4 has confirmed that Married at First Sight Australia expert John Aiken will step in for Mel, sending love and support to her and her family in this difficult time. "Over five series of Married at First Sight UK, and 12 series of Married at First Sight Australia, Mel has become a hugely valued and much-loved part of the Channel 4 family; to many of us she is a friend as well as a colleague. "Her wisdom, warmth, humour and kindness shine through, and these qualities mean that everyone involved in MAFS, from the p…

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The Traitors UK and Celebrity Traitors future confirmed by BBC as series extended to at least 2030
type: item
date: 2026-03-12T11:29:41.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: We'll be heading back to the Highlands for quite some time...
encoded: Prepare for even more mind games, as the BBC has confirmed a new three-year deal that will keep The Traitors and The Celebrity Traitors on BBC One until at least 2030! The multi award-winning psychological series will continue to provide audiences with even more twists, turns, secrets, epic missions, deceptions, banishments and, of course, murders aplenty. The renewal news reflects the BBC's ongoing investment in "original, high‑impact entertainment that captivates and brings together audiences across the UK by connecting everyone to unmissable content". The landmark deal also cements iPlayer's position as the UK home of the Traitors franchise, with not just the UK versions available but also international variations too, including gripping series from the US, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment commissioning at the BBC, said: "We are proud to remain faithful to The Traitors and The Celebrity Traitors until 2030 and wanted to say a big thank you to the outstanding team at Studio Lambert Scotland for bringing it to screen. "We can’t wait to share many more twists and turns with viewers all across the UK in the coming years." <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/traitors-final-2-15d1251.jpg" width="4579" height="3053" alt="Stephen, Rachel and Claudia Winkleman raise champagne glasses in celebration around a round table stacked with gold bars, surrounded by candlelight in a dramatic, gothic hall." title="Stephe, Rachel and Claudia Winkleman raise champagne glasses in celebration around a round table stacked with gold bars, surrounded by candlelight in a dramatic, gothic hall." /> The Traitors took the nation by storm once more last year, with the celebrity edition achieving an average audience of 14.9 million across its run, with a peak of 15.4 million for the finale. Its success made it the top entertainment episode across the whole market since 2016, and the number one series across al…

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Watching I Kissed a Boy changed my life and its axing alongside I Kissed a Girl sets an ugly precedent
type: item
date: 2026-03-11T15:05:02.000Z
creator: Adam Miller
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC Three
subject: Comment
description: It proved that queer TV isn’t just important representation - we also make brilliant TV.
encoded: After more than a decade of calling out for more LGBTQ+ representation on Love Island, I Kissed A Boy came along and delivered more than anyone could have anticipated: a queer dating show that felt joyful and genuinely transformative. Hosted by Dannii Minogue, a woman who has proven herself to be one of the staunchest allies imaginable, I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl were not just game-changing moments in queer television. Even after more than 30 years of living as a gay man, I learned more about my community from one show than I had in my entire lifetime. The axe falling on I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl sets an ugly precedent: that queer reality television doesn't matter. It says that it doesn't work and that, despite such an overwhelmingly positive response from both queer and straight viewers, there is no space for LGBTQ+ reality television. "We are exceptionally proud of I Kissed a Boy/Girl, the UK's first dating show for the LGBTQ+ community," a spokesperson for the BBC announced. "We would like to thank our fabulous Cupid Dannii Minogue and the entire team at Twofour for bringing the series to screen. Unfortunately, we have to make difficult choices in light of our funding challenges and there are no current plans for the show to return." But even more important than ratings or changing the landscape of queer representation, I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl have been fundamental in making me feel like I belong. I saw so much of myself in some of the contestants when I had always thought the insecurities I felt were unique to me. In series two, when Adam put himself down and pushed Reuben away before he could be rejected, I recognised that instinct immediately. It’s a pattern so many queer people know: rejecting yourself before someone else can. Even better, Adam’s confidence began to flourish during his time in the Hacienda, he showed a self-love I could have only dreamed of at his age in the same position. Watching the importance of gay friendships…

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BBC confirms acclaimed reality TV show format has been axed due to cost-cutting issues
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date: 2026-03-11T10:45:48.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC Three
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
description: All good things must come to an end.
encoded: The BBC has confirmed that acclaimed reality TV shows I Kissed a Boy and I Kissed a Girl have been axed due to cost-cutting issues. The same-sex dating show was the first of its kind for the BBC and was hosted by Australian pop legend Dannii Minogue, who was dubbed "Cupid". It launched in 2023 with an all-male cast with the following year's all-women edition called I Kissed a Girl, before switching back again in 2025. Despite the show's success, it's now been confirmed that "there are no current plans for the show to return" due to "funding challenges". A spokesman for the BBC told The Sun: "We are exceptionally proud of I Kissed a Boy/Girl, the UK’s first dating show for the LGBTQ+ community. "We would like to thank our fabulous Cupid Dannii Minogue and the entire team at Twofour for bringing the series to screen. "Unfortunately, we have to make difficult choices in light of our funding challenges and there are no current plans for the show to return." View Green Video on the source website A final season of I Kissed a Girl will be going ahead this year on BBC Three after which there won't be any future editions. Speaking of her time on the show, Minogue said: "Thank you Twofour Productions and BBC for allowing me to be a part of I Kissed a Boy and I Kissed a Girl series, it is such a powerful and important show. "I’m so proud the show has given us the chance to celebrate so many people from the LGBTQ+ community, who made up our cast. "I can’t wait for you to see the brand new series of I Kissed a Girl, bringing all the excitement and joy that this show represents. "The integrity and intention of why it was created, along with the love and care from the crew and production over the four seasons, has made it the most special experience for me in almost 40 years of television." As with similar dating shows currently popular, I Kissed a Boy/Girl features a cast of young people searching for love while living in a sunny Italian villa. Upon initially meeting the matches…

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Who left The Summit? All eliminated contestants
type: item
date: 2026-03-11T09:31:01.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
description: Who doesn't make it to the titular summit?
encoded: The Summit returned for another thrilling episode as the remaining contestants continue their trek up a demanding mountain. Across 14 days, the contestants must trek up the mountain with an equal share of £200,000 in their backpacks, finishing at the climactic summit. But not all of them will make it up there... The stakes are higher than ever in next week's episode (17 March) as the final four make the last terrifying ascent, with obstacles in the way, including a dangerous crevasse crossing that sees one of them frozen in fear and another's attempt made harder by the menacing mountain's keeper still lurking around. But in the meantime, read on to find out who has left The Summit so far. Who left The Summit last night? Joel - Episode 7 As the mountain's keeper set a task for the remaining players to choose one of their own to leave behind, Joel's time in the competition came to an end. "Love you guys, be safe," Joel said via walkie talkie as the players set off to reach the summit. He told the cameras: "Maybe if i'd been more savvy and a bit more cut-throat, I would've made the summit. I hope I've made my children proud and my mum and my wife. And as long as they're proud, I'm happy." Charlett - Episode 6 As Ben Shephard returned for another vote amongst the contestants, the decision was split - either Charlett or Jenny would be sent home. However one deciding vote meant that Charlett was voted out of the competition. "I'm shocked by Jenny's reasons, that's just a load of crap if you ask me," Charlett said as she reflected on the group's vote. "Not surprised by Colleen's vote, not surprised by Joel and Warren because there is absolutely no love lost there. But I am very shocked at Drew's, I didn't have him as a two-faced person." Tara - Episode 5 After Colleen was given the chance to send one of the two contestants home, she ultimately decided to end Tara's journey to The Summit, saving Warren in the process. As she left, Tara said: "I love you all so much. Joel, D…

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Made in Chelsea spin-off show confirmed to focus on star's "brutal reality" after near-fatal sepsis infection
type: item
date: 2026-03-10T17:34:58.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: "This documentary isn’t just for fans of Made in Chelsea."
encoded: Channel 4 has announced an upcoming two-part documentary following the lives of Sam and Alice Vanderpump as they navigate living with Sam's life-threatening disease. Early last year, Sam shared that he "nearly died" after liver and kidney failure caused sepsis, revealing: "I thought I was going to die. I didn't think my body could cope and that was the scariest thing. It was terrifying. I remember the doctor saying to me that I was going into liver and kidney failure. I burst into tears." The infection was caused by a rare genetic condition he was born with, and while recovery was challenging, he was able to lean on Alice for support. But last year brought a tough setback, as Sam received the news that he will need a liver transplant. This documentary traces Sam's health since his near-death experience through to the present day as he waits for a life-saving liver transplant and navigates life as a dad-to-be. As he and Alice refuse to stop living, the two-parter captures their most intimate milestones – their wedding, the arrival of their baby boy, and the unwavering support of Sam’s mum and aunt, Lisa Vanderpump, as well as their tight-knit Chelsea circle. It will also document the start of Sam's wait for a transplant, seeking consultation from the experts at King’s College Hospital, and gaining a further insight into the reality of waiting lists in the UK today. Clemency Green, senior commissioning editor for Channel 4, said: "We hope this documentary sheds some light on the heartbreaking journey people often face as they wait for a donor. It is a privilege that Sam will allow our viewers to follow his own experience with the process, as well as his and Alice’s most special moments. This documentary isn’t just for fans of Made in Chelsea, this is an insight into the joy and hope that can live alongside the painful realities of living life with an end-stage disease." While Helen Kruger Bratt, Managing Director of UTAS UK productions, added: "Sam and Alice have allo…

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I’m a Celebrity South Africa 2026 features longest ever trial in show’s history
type: item
date: 2026-03-10T16:00:47.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Hosts Ant and Dec teased that this year's trials go "up a level".
encoded: I'm a Celebrity... South Africa returns to screens next month, featuring some of the most iconic campmates to have ever step foot in the jungle. That's right, Gemma Collins, Harry Redknapp and Scarlett Moffatt (to name a few) are headed back to camp to test themselves in brand new trials and challenges in the South African wilderness. ITV has teased that this year, the trials will be "tougher than ever and the stakes couldn't be higher", with twists and turns aplenty to put the campmates through their paces. And that couldn't be more true, with the campmates revealing they took part in a trial that lasted five hours, making it the longest eating trial in the show's history! Speaking to press including Radio Times, hosts Ant & Dec revealed that that one of the eating challenges in the 2026 series goes up a notch... As they aren't in Australia for the All Stars series, there are no kangaroo meats during the eating trials, but Ant assured there is plenty from "other animals". "We've done eating trials in Australia, so the South African eating trials, it goes up a level," said Dec, just as Ant added: "One trial took so long. I think it is now on record as the longest trial ever." And it's not just the eating trials that kick things up a gear, with the hosts teasing plenty of drama to come between the All Stars campmates. "There's a lot of drama without giving too much away, there's a lot of drama this series," Ant told press including Radio Times. "It's up and down, and you will witness arguments, and you'll witness things that we probably haven't seen on the Australian series for a while..." April can't come soon enough! I'm a Celebrity... South Africa returns this April on ITV. Add I'm a Celebrity... South Africa to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations a…

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Are the Married at First Sight Australia couples still together?
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date: 2026-03-10T12:18:56.000Z
creator: Grace Henry
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subject: News
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
description: What happened to all the couples from the Australian version – plus who split and who got married.
encoded: *Warning: Contains MAJOR spoilers for Married at First Sight Australia 2026* The 13th season of Married at First Sight Australia has kicked off for audiences in the UK, with plenty of juicy commitment ceremonies, dramatic dinner parties and tense showdowns to come. However, for those Down Under, they will be well aware of all the action that has gone down, with the 13th season having begun at the start of February. Earlier this year, a cohort of singles were matched together as they embarked on a marital social experiment, and while MAFS doesn't have the best track record when it comes to successful relationships beyond the show, there are some who make it work. Waiting not-so patiently to see the various outcomes on season 13? Scroll on to learn more about past and present MAFS Australia couples and whether they are still together. Last updated: 10 March 2026 Are the Married at First Sight Australia season 13 couples still together? Alissa and David - Still together Despite an awkward start to their wedding day, Alissa and David have settled into their 'married' lives rather well and continue to be a couple on the experiment. In episodes that have already aired in Australia, tensions rose between the couple around communication in their relationship. Bec and Danny - Still together Bec and Danny were matched together by the experts and while they initially hit off, it was Danny's vows that didn't go down well with Bec. The pair managed to get things back on track and excelled during intimacy week, but things took a turn when fellow bride Gia claimed that Danny said she was more his type - something he denies. While Bec and Danny remain in the experiment, it could only be a matter of time... Brook and Chris - Split Chris and Brook had an awkward start to their experience, with Brook not wanting to kiss Chris at the altar. The couple left the experiment in the second week. Since filming the experiment, Brook has rekindled her relationship with a former partner and the…

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I'm a Celebrity South Africa 2026 confirms major format shake-up for grand final episode
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date: 2026-03-09T21:00:57.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: News
description: Viewers will finally get a say!
encoded: Ant & Dec have confirmed that the final episode of I'm a Celebrity South Africa 2026 will have a major format shake-up. I'm a Celebrity South Africa is the all-star version of the beloved ITV show and will see celebs take on harder trials than ever before all in a bid to be crowned the "Legend of the Savanna". Usually, most of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! is filmed live with Ant & Dec appearing from the studio in Australia, with an 11-hour time difference. Viewers are also able to participate and vote for their favourite camp mate, with each elimination also carried out live on air. However the first season of the South African all-stars series of the show that aired in 2023 was all pre-recorded – meaning that viewers weren't able to vote for trials or the winner. But Ant & Dec confirmed today at the London launch event that while season 2 was pre-recorded last year in South Africa, the grand final will be held live with the winner yet to be confirmed. Rather than making the 12-hour flight back to the southernmost country of continental Africa, the entire celebrity cast will instead gather in a UK studio and the public will able to vote to crown this year's I'm a Celebrity Legend. Discussing the format shake-up with former King of the Jungle and Unpacked host Sam Thompson, Ant & Dec said: "It's going to be here in the UK, live on the television. "We’re going to get all the cast back, we’ll have the finalists in the studio. It’ll be a live vote like we do in Australia and the public will decide their Legend." Just because the final will be held in the UK doesn't mean the celebs had it any easier in camp. In fact, the trials in the new season are expected to be particularly brutal. "Myleene Klass won it in South Africa last time, doing the best final head to head, Bushtucker trial thing we've ever seen. So we thought we want to leave it up to the public, but to get to that point, to be a finalist, we've made it tougher than ever," Dec confirmed. With I'm a C…

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Gemma Collins teases "redemption" arc as she returns to the I’m a Celebrity jungle
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date: 2026-03-09T19:00:27.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: ITV
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subject: News
description: Could the GC be the queen of the jungle this time round?
encoded: Gemma Collins is returning to the I'm a Celebrity jungle and this time, she's on a mission of redemption. The TOWIE legend first appeared on the ITV programme in 2014 and was arguably the most entertaining person to watch, but she quickly threw the towel in and became the first contestant to leave her season. Collins had been vocal about her discomfort at jungle life, saying at the time: "I've got to go. Three days. I’ve just got to get out of here. You have to get me out of here. It’s making me feel panicked and stressed. It’s not normal." She then continued: "I've got to get out of here. I cannot go another f***ing day in here. It’s not on. It’s absolutely ridiculous. I will never ever do a show like this ever. It’s put me off TV for life. "I’m telling you now. It’s winding me up now. This is bull***t, man. I can’t handle it. Just get me out of here. I certainly won’t be coming back for more. That’s for sure. Ever, ever, ever, ever." View oEmbed on the source website Why, then, is she returning? Well, speaking to press including Radio Times, Gemma Collins reflected on reuniting with Craig Charles, who is also returning to camp after a decade, and admitted it was a complete redemption for her. "We had a laugh and we did really get on well in the first series, the first time I was in there, but it was just so surreal," Collins said. She added: "Nothing prepares you for what comes next. I mean, this was total redemption for me, and it's a lot tougher this time. It was so much tougher than before." ITV has teased that this season will truly put the celebrities through their paces, more than ever before. Ahead of the series launching next month, ITV said: "The trials are tougher than ever and the stakes couldn't be higher. With relentless twists and turns, the campmates will never know what’s coming next. They will be faced with challenges at every turn, quickly learning that with big decisions come even bigger consequences…" Alongside Gemma Collins is a whole host of …

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Are MAFS Australia's Rachel and Steven still together?
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date: 2026-03-09T18:00:33.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
description: Will the pair get their intimacy back on track?
encoded: Warning! This article contains spoilers for MAFS Australia season 13. Married at First Sight Australia will burst onto screens tonight, providing an added dose to drama to week night schedules following the conclusion of Love Island. The latest outing of the reality series comes a little over a month since it first aired in Australia, but tonight (9 March) UK fans will finally meet the singles daring to take part in the experiment. One of those couples is Rachel and Steven, who fans down under have been rooting for since their nuptials which were equal parts wholesome and awkward. During their wedding day, Steven hesitated to kiss Rachel due to a lack of chemistry and things were rather frosty... So, where does this leave the happy couple? Here's everything we know about whether or not MAFS Australia couple Rachel and Steven are still together. Are MAFS Australia's Rachel and Steven still together? Despite that awkward moment during their wedding, the couple talked it through which has seen them go from strength to strength in the communication department. But the couple have struggled with intimacy, and during intimacy week Rachel shared that her "ultimate fantasy" was for Steven to kiss her. "It's definitely been a rollercoaster," Rachel told Daily Mail Australia of the moment Steven then pulled back from the kiss. "Seeing a moment that was hard to go through, and then to relive it was very hard to watch." However, towards the end of filming the programme, an Australian reporter spotted the couple walking hand-in-hand in Sydney, suggesting they have remained together beyond the experiment. Luke previous seasons, the participants are unable to use their social media while the show airs to avoid spoiling the outcome of their relationship for viewers at home. So, despite going back to their regular lives, the cast are ensuring they aren't spilling the beans before it airs on TV. Who is Rachel on MAFS Australia? Age: 35 Location: Victoria Occupation: Team leader Warm,…

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Are MAFS Australia's Alissa and David still together?
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date: 2026-03-09T18:00:33.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
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subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
description: MAFS Australia is back for a 13th season.
encoded: Warning! This article contains spoilers for MAFS Australia season 13. It's hasn't been quite the same without Married at First Sight not being the schedules, has it? Well, fans don't have much longer to wait as tonight (9 March), the latest outing Down Under will air on E4. That's right, MAFS Australia is back for a 13th season and UK fans will finally be able to feast their eyes over this year's participants and their hopefully long lasting romances. As ever, viewers will be introduced to the singles on their stag and hen dos before the weddings begin – and up first are Alissa and David, who had quite the interesting ceremony. When Alissa met David at the altar, she staged a prank and demanded he must propose to her before the wed, and they instantly became a hotly-debated couple amongst Aussie audiences. After such a tense stand-off, did the pair even make it past the altar? Here's everything we know about whether or not MAFS Australia couple Alissa and David are still together. Are MAFS Australia's Alissa and David still together? Despite an awkward start to their wedding day and accusations from other participants that Alissa is on the show simply to strengthen her career, the pair appear to still be going from strength to strength. Away from their wedding day, Alissa and David have settled into their 'married' lives rather well and continue to be a couple on the experiment. Much like previous seasons, the participants are unable to use their social media while the show airs to avoid spoiling the outcome of their relationship for viewers at home. So, despite going back to their regular lives, the cast are ensuring they aren't spilling the beans before it airs on TV. Who is Alissa on MAFS Australia? Age: 33 Location: South Australia Occupation: Nurse / Social media manager Alissa is a paediatric nurse and social media who has been described as a "loyal, confident cheerleader" who is everyone's hype girl. Prior to entering the experiment, Alissa had been in a six …

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I'm a Celebrity South Africa 2026 cast: Confirmed line-up of contestants
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date: 2026-03-09T17:14:44.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: ITV
description: Who will be crowned this year's legend?
encoded: The second season of the all stars version of I'm a Celebrity... South Africa is back and the official line-up has now been confirmed. Pre-recorded last year, celebrities who were a contestant on previous seasons of the beloved ITV show flew out to South Africa to slum it in camp and undergo gruelling trials all in the hopes of being crowned the I'm a Celebrity legend. The first season of the spin-off show aired in 2023 with Myleene Klass taking the crown and being name the first Legend of the show. Three years later, the South African version has finally returned to our screens with 12 celebs, eight of whom will enter the camp from the start, followed by two sets of late arrivals – the first of which will happen in the first episode. This year's cast is made up of actors, TV personalities, pop icons, Olympic legends and even two former winners of the show. Read on to find out who is taking part in the line up of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here South Africa 2026. I'm a Celebrity South Africa official 2026 line-up: Confirmed celebrity contestants Adam Thomas Ashley Roberts Scarlett Moffatt David Haye Beverley Callard Seann Walsh Sinitta Sir Mo Farah Gemma Collins Craig Charles Jimmy Bullard Harry Redknapp Scroll on to find out more! Adam Thomas Age: 37 Job: Actor Instagram: @adamthomas21 Adam Thomas is best known for playing the role of Donte Charles in Waterloo Road. He was originally a contestant on I'm a Celeb back in 2016, where he had a podium finish of third place. Ashley Roberts Age: 44 Job: Singer and radio presenter Instagram: @iamashleyroberts Ashley Roberts first rose to fame as part of the girl group Pussycat Dolls, who she performed with between 2003 and 2010. In 2012 she was the runner up on the 12th series of I'm a Celebrity, only beaten by Charlie Brooks who has crowned Queen of the Jungle. Ashley credits being on the ITV show for her career now in the UK, where she has now worked as a DJ for Heart Radio since 2019. Scarlett Moffatt Age: 35 Job:…

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Lord Sugar reveals The Apprentice future and why the UK won't get a hungry entrepreneurial culture: "Too late, mate"
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date: 2026-03-09T17:01:55.000Z
creator: Michael Hodges
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subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Interview
subject: Magazine
description: The Apprentice tsar on why the world’s best entrepreneurs and innovators aren't British.
encoded: This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. The Apprentice is currently well into its 20th series, fronted, as ever, by the self-made multimillionaire, life peer, author and sometime political adviser, Alan Sugar. But after two decades of firing contestants who fail to meet his exacting standards, is the 78-year-old’s faith in young British entrepreneurs still intact? Or has he given up on a generation drawn by the lure of celebrity rather than his own ethos of hard work? The Apprentice is now in its 20th series – would you like to reach a quarter century? It’s not down to me but we have agreed another three years. I guess there’ll come a time when either I’m a bit knackered or viewers are phoning in and complaining that I’m like Joe Biden and losing the plot. The BBC will spend a few grand on some market research people and ask, “Should we get rid of Lord Sugar or what?” But, at the moment, I love doing it because it’s really about starting a business from scratch with young people. Have business practices changed since The Apprentice began in 2005? Yes, because of technology and because of the internet. When people create businesses now, rather than having a bricks-and- mortar shop or warehouse, they are created on the web. I like to have a physical product. Let’s make something! So why does The Apprentice remain relevant? Because of our audience. Every single year I get a new generation of youngsters, 13- or 15-year-olds, tuning in. The 15-year-old of 20 years ago is now 35. If you said to him, “Do you watch The Apprentice any more?” you’ll get, “No, it’s s**t. He [Sugar] talks a lot of b******s. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about.” But the new 15-year-olds are so in awe of it. And the show has created an awareness for business that’s done a great service for young people. You opened the latest series with boardroom scenes in Hong Kong – why? It was a surprise for the candidates. They’ve been sent abroad before, but this is the first time that I tur…

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Jimmy Carr reveals why late friend Sean Lock would have been perfect for Last One Laughing – as Roisin Conaty talks dream cast members
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date: 2026-03-09T17:01:48.000Z
creator: Laura Rutkowski
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Interview
subject: Magazine
description: The comedians are back to police potential giggles from the control room – but which one is the good cop?
encoded: This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. "I knew straight away on the day we were recording that it was like catching lightning in a bottle. It was obviously good stuff,” says Roisin Conaty. “It was a great antidote to watching the news,” adds her co-host Jimmy Carr. “It’s impossible to be sad or angry while laughing. Right show at the right time.” For this second series of LOL: Last One Laughing UK Carr and Conaty are back to preside over the shenanigans, watching from the comfort of their “control room”, where they have the added benefit of being able to laugh whenever they please. They’re on the lookout for even an inkling of a chuckle from the 10 contestants, with about 40 cameras documenting every angle. If they’re caught, the stars are given a yellow-card warning. A second infraction means a red card and elimination, at which point they join Carr and Conaty in the control room. “People came in having watched series one, and no one wanted to go out straight away, so everyone was locked and loaded to win. It’s like watching someone hold their breath – they’re going to have to breathe at some point,” says Conaty. “I’m pretty on it,” she adds. “At one point, I stopped them, because they were swaying too much. Jimmy is more ‘good cop.’ He’s like, ‘They’re allowed to live...’” There are many techniques the comedians use to hide their laughter – looking in cupboards, needing to use the toilet suddenly, bending down for too long – but some slip-ups are pretty obvious. “We had a couple where we thought, ‘You could hear that down the street.’ I thought perhaps we needed an exorcist for one laugh – it was like a guttural utterance,” says Carr. But not laughing is only half the game – you also have to trip up your competitors. Carr says the best tactic for the “joker”, where the comedians perform a pre-prepared act, is to play against type. “Be the opposite of what people are expecting from you. For me, if I did some real, proper slapstick, people would go, ‘W…

When does MAFS Australia 2026 start in the UK? Here's how to watch
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date: 2026-03-09T14:26:11.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: On demand
description: Your guide to how to watch Married At First Sight Australia in the UK.
encoded: Married at First Sight Australia, the more chaotic counterpart to the UK dating show which sees Aussie singles tie the knot with strangers selected for them by relationship experts, is returning in 2026. This year’s cast includes a real mix of singles, including a confidence and charisma consultant, a farmer and a team leader – so there is something for everyone! There are some surprises along the way, with new twists and turns featured in this year's experiment, including 'revelations week'... Wondering when MAFS Australia is set to begin and how you can watch it in the UK? Read on for everything you need to know. When does MAFS Australia 2026 air in the UK? Tonight is the night! Married at First Sight Australia 2026 will air on E4 in the UK on Monday 9 March at 7:30pm. New episodes air every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The confirmed release schedule so far is as follows: Episode 1 – Monday 9 March at 7:30pm Episode 2 – Tuesday 10 March at 7:30pm Episode 3 – Wednesday 11 March at 7:30pm Episode 4 – Thursday 12 March at 7:30pm Episode 5 – Monday 16 March at 7:30pm Episode 6 – Tuesday 17 march at 7:30pm How to watch Married At First Sight Australia 2026 in the UK Episodes air each night as mentioned above on E4. You can also stream the episode live on Channel4.com, where you'll also be able to watch it on catch-up after the episode airs. Married at First Sight Australia returns to E4 on Monday 9 March at 7:30pm. Add Married at First Sight Australia to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Last One Laughing UK defending champion Bob Mortimer talks season 2 return: "It's an entirely different dynamic"
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date: 2026-03-09T09:45:28.000Z
creator: Huw Fullerton
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Interview
subject: Magazine
description: Amid a new crop of comedians all determined to tickle their rivals while keeping a straight face – can returning champion Bob Mortimer still have the last laugh?
encoded: This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. All comedians have a war story of their worst ever gig, where their jokes fell flat, absolutely no one laughed and the biggest cheer came when they left the stage. All except Bob Mortimer. “Do you know what? I haven’t had that,” the 66-year-old muses as he gently arranges several sachets of sugar for his cup of tea (he recently revealed that he’s cut down from his high of 16; 17 was “too sweet”). “I’m almost slightly jealous of comics talking about their terrible gigs and so on. Me and Vic [Reeves] had a very unusual journey in that the first shows we did were to friends, and friends of friends through word of mouth who were very happy to be there. And then we went on the telly. And TV audiences are easy.” Or perhaps, Bob Mortimer is just that funny. The Middlesbrough native was already a legend in the comedy community for his double act with Vic Reeves (aka Jim Moir), before bagging a new generation of fans for his scene-stealing stints on the panel show Would I Lie to You? and his thoughtful, mischievous contributions to Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. And then last year there was LOL: Last One Laughing UK, which cemented Mortimer’s reputation as the funniest man on TV. In the series, returning next week with Mortimer back to defend his title, a gaggle of comedians are locked in a room and told not to laugh at each other’s jokes. Mortimer, finally, has learnt what it’s like to play to a silent audience. “It’s frightening,” he says now. “One, knowing that they’re not going to laugh, and two, because it’s your peers. It’s not any audience, it’s Romesh and David [Ranganathan and Mitchell respectively, who join this year’s line-up].” Still, the fear didn’t hold him back last year. After a fierce final duel with runner-up Richard Ayoade, Mortimer won. “I wondered about having an advantage, having done it before, but the moment I walked in, I thought, ‘No, it’s an entirely different dynamic,’” he says. “I think…

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Strictly Come Dancing 2026 tipped to drop 3 popular professional dancers from show's cast in major shake-up
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date: 2026-03-08T18:12:33.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
description: As Tess and Claudia leave the series, there will reportedly be more changes to the 2026 line-up.
encoded: We're still a good way off from the new season of Strictly Come Dancing, but as plans come together behind the scenes, it has been reported that three popular professional dancers are being dropped from the series. The Sun has reported that Gorka Márquez, Luba Mushtuk and Michelle Tsiakkas will all be missing from the show's line-up when it returns, with producers apparently wanting a "fresh start". A source told the publication: "There are major changes taking place with dancers having meetings about their contracts over the next few weeks. Bosses want a fresh start and to bring in new faces after all the drama in recent years and create a new era." Márquez has been with the series since 2016, reaching the final on three occasions. Meanwhile, Mushtuk has been with the series since 2018. More of a relative newcomer, Tsiakkas has been with the series since 2022. The BBC told The Sun in a statement: "Plans for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be confirmed in due course." Radio Times reached out to the BBC and representatives for Marquez, Mushtuk and Tsiakkas for comment. If the three professionals do depart, they won't be the only ones missing from the upcoming season of Strictly. Hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced their decision to leave the show last year, marking a major change for the long-running series. Replacements for the duo have yet to be announced, but it was reported last month that Mel Giedroyc is being considered to potentially fill one of their roles. Other stars whose names have been in the mix include Emma Willis and Zoe Ball, with a report suggesting that one of them would be chosen, but not both. A source told The Sun in February: "The senior execs want a traditional presenter working alongside a more left-field person, a female stand-up comedian. It's felt the humour Claudia brought to the show, particularly in her 'Claudatorium', needs to be carry on." Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One later this year. Check out more of our Ente…

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Blue Therapy star reveals how Netflix series differs from other reality shows: "It's not posh, it's democratising therapy"
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date: 2026-03-04T11:56:22.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The show's therapist speaks exclusively to RT...
encoded: Blue Therapy is inviting audiences into the therapy room, as seven real-life couples navigate their relationship issues with expert Karen Doherty. Across eight episodes, the couples will have sessions with Doherty as she puts each relationship under the microscope, forcing the partners to confront deep-rooted fears and life-altering secrets that won't remain buried. But Blue Therapy wouldn't be the first therapy-based series to make its way to mainstream media, with Couples Therapy on the BBC and the likes of Married at First Sight UK and Australia on E4. So what makes Blue Therapy so different? A key part of this series, even from its early iteration on YouTube, is that it's always seen Black couples at the centre, something important to the show's creator and Doherty alike. Andy Amadi, who serves as showrunner on the Netflix series, previously said: "It was important for us to centre Black British couples in a way that feels layered and human. Too often those stories are simplified or stereotyped. This series shows love in conflict, but also in vulnerability, accountability and healing. That matters." "We have another couple therapy show on TV on Channel 4, we have that, but this is so real and it's multicultural," Doherty told Radio Times. "It's not that classic white middle class access to therapy. These are real, universal themes that relationships are really battling with at the moment. And it's young, entrepreneurial kids, people of the moment." Doherty notes the cast being "young and dynamic" as a strength, telling Radio Times: "It's not posh. It's democratising therapy. It's bringing therapy to everyone, and particularly to a multicultural/Black population that is not historically able to access these types of things. And that’s the message, really, that this is for everyone." Each couple brings a different relationship struggle to Doherty, whether it be trust, finances or intimacy issues – something that plenty of couples in society will identify with. "I …

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Spice Girls icon and more confirmed for Squid Game: The VIP Challenge line-up
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date: 2026-03-04T11:14:34.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Let the games begin!
encoded: The Squid Game universe is expanding, as Netflix welcomes eight celebrities to take on Squid Game: The VIP Challenge. Eight famous faces will enter the challenge, putting their wits, strategies and skills to the ultimate test in Netflix's most cutthroat reality competition series. Those daring to take part include Owning Manhattan's Ryan Serhant, NBA champion Tristan Thompson, Spice Girls icon Mel B and content creator Kristy Sarah. Additional cast members include the Real Housewives of Atlanta's Kim Zolciak, Bachelor Nation's Hannah Godwin and Dylan Efron, who recently lifted the Dancing with the Stars trophy. View oEmbed on the source website Viper, who appeared on the second season of Squid Game: The Challenge, was selected by fans to return to the competition as the winner of the second chance fan vote. Viper previously told Tudum, that he plans to cause "total chaos" in the game when he returns. "I did learn that every single decision should be considered in great detail," he said. "I will surely use a microscope with every choice I make." Squid Game: The Challenge first launched in 2023, featuring 456 contestants all pit against one another in the hopes of winning $4.56 million as they take on the challenge from the original show. It is inspired by the original series and sees players face elimination during each game – but what remains the same is that only one player can emerge victorious... Details on when The VIP Challenge will come to the streamer are yet to be announced. Squid Game: The VIP Challenge will be released on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Add Blue Therapy to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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The X Factor and Coronation Street legends confirmed for Celebrity Ex on the Beach as return date confirmed with "most explosive season yet"
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date: 2026-03-04T10:56:50.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: News
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: This will be juicy...
encoded: Celebrity Ex on the Beach is returning for a fourth season on Paramount+ later this month, featuring an all-star cast that plenty will recognise. The launch episode will be released on the streamer on Tuesday 31 March, with new episodes released weekly, in which Paramount+ has teased will be the "most explosive season yet". This season, eight single celebrities touch down in the stunning shores of Tenerife in the search of love but, as ever, their exes are waiting to crash the party. Helen Flanagan (Coronation Street), Dani Imbert (The Only Way Is Essex), Toby Aromolaran (Love Island) and Jedward's John Grimes (The X Factor) are among the famous faces diving first into the drama, with exes Curtis Pritchard, Ronnie Vint and Rogan O'Connor ready to make their dramatic entrance into the villa. But how will the singles cope when faced with their former flames seeking closure, truth or even worse, revenge? Elsewhere, Married at First Sight's Amy Kenyon, Too Hot to Handle's Chase DeMoor and Izzy Fairthorne and Love Is Blind's Freddie Powell will all feature in the series. Along with an all new cast, Daisy May Cooper will be stepping into the narrator's booth. Cooper is best known for co-writing and starring in the BBC sitcom This Country and the critically acclaimed Am I Being Unreasonable? She has also appeared in the likes of Never Mind The Buzzcocks, The Masked Singer and Last One Laughing UK on Prime Video. More recently, she and her brother Charlie have been travelling the country looking for the UK's most haunted locations in the BBC's Nightwatch. Celebrity Ex on the Beach returns on Tuesday 31 March on Paramount+. Add Celebrity Ex on the Beach to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Blue Therapy cast: Meet the couples on new Netflix reality series
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date: 2026-03-04T08:00:34.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Prepare for your next Netflix binge watch...
encoded: Blue Therapy first took the nation by storm in 2021, when audiences were introduced to a couples therapy show like no other, and it has now found a new home on Netflix. The eight-part - and slightly addictive - reality series invites viewers into the therapy room to witness seven couples navigating intensive and intimate therapy in real time. The couples will be guided by experienced therapist Karen Doherty, with the show opening up the therapy room door and capturing "accountability, vulnerability and emotional truth". "We're used to seeing relationships on screen as entertainment - dramatic, messy, sometimes toxic," creator Andy Amadi said. But we rarely see what repair looks like. Blue Therapy flips that and sits in that uncomfortable space between conflict and change." So, who are the couples stepping into the therapy room? Read on to find out more. Blue Therapy cast Daisy and Jay Maria and Viktor Mike and Yasmin Debbie and Kelvin Mons and Shay Junior and Carmen Dami and Jermaine Scroll down to learn more about the couples. Daisy and Jay Instagram: @daisy_agy and @jaysqrddd Daisy and Jay have been on and off for five years, with trust issues that neither of them can let go of. They're both parents to a young a child, but face struggles in their relationship after they went on a break. Will therapy help them see what's really there between them? Maria and Viktor Instagram: @riaandviktor Maria and Vikto have been together for seven years, but cannot see eye-to-eye on marriage, culture and what commitment actually means. This won't be the first time the pair have been on television dissecting their relationship, with the couple previously part of Olivia Attwood's Bad Boyfriends on ITV2. The lack of proposal from Viktor was the very reason Maria put him forward for the series, and they'll both be back once more in Blue Therapy. Mike and Yasmin Instagram: @_doingmumanddad Mike and Yasmin are engaged with children and, from the outside looking in, everything seems to …

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Who is Karen Doherty? Meet the couples therapist on Netflix's Blue Therapy
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date: 2026-03-04T08:00:20.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: The expert who will be putting couples under the microscope.
encoded: Blue Therapy has found a new home on Netflix, introducing viewers to seven couples, all of whom commit to intensive therapy as a final attempt to save their relationships. Throughout several sessions, the couples will be guided by Karen Doherty, who puts each relationship under the microscope, forcing partners to confront deep-rooted fears and life-altering secrets that refuse to stay buried. "Every relationship has its own private story of love, hope, disappointment and fear," Doherty said ahead of the series launch, "So many people want to feel understood and yet struggle to tell those closest to them what they really mean. Blue Therapy invites viewers into the vulnerability of the therapist's room. "This is not about quick fixes - accountability, honest conversations and confronting repeating dynamics is the key to transition. Change is not neat. It is messy and uncomfortable. My work is to create a space where couples can safely confront their pain, rebuild trust and decide whether they can do the work to fight for something better. When they choose to stay is when something powerful and very real begins." So, just who is Karen Doherty? Read on to find out more about the therapist as Blue Therapy launches on Netflix. Who is Karen Doherty? Karen Doherty is a therapist and relationship expert with over two decades worth of experience in couples therapy. She specialises in couples coaching and relationships where neurodivergence is present, something she's worked closely on in the last 10 years. She trained around 25 years ago as a couples therapist in Tavistock before doing a master's in psychosexual therapy, she then opened a private practice with two colleagues in Canary Wharf. "Long ago, I stopped seeing any individuals, couples are my thing, that's all I do," Doherty told Radio Times. "... I'm known for [being] that therapist that deals with difficult couples. And then I've been very involved in the neurodivergent movement for about 12 years, so I've become in…

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Danny and Dani Dyer's new show gets future confirmed mere days after release
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date: 2026-03-03T16:24:22.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: News
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
subject: Sky
description: Get ready for another season of fun, chaos and a bit of Dyer madness.
encoded: Danny and Dani Dyer are headed back to Priory Hill and Nutts Farm as Sky commissions a second season of The Dyers' Caravan Park. The series follows the father and daughter duo as they have big plans to revive a caravan park and turn it into the place Danny loved visiting in the '80s. Debuting just last week on Sky One, it quickly became the best Sky original unscripted entertainment launch in five years. The Dyers will return to the caravan park with even bigger ideas and ambitions, with no plans to hit the brakes. During an exclusive interview with Radio Times, Danny was always keen to return to Priory Hill and Nutts Farm should Sky oblige... "I think we're invested now, not just sort of money wise, but emotionally," he said of a potential second outing. "So I think it would make sense. I suppose we've only just scratched the surface of this, haven't we?" Danny shared he wanted to see what the reaction was to the show and it seems all has worked in their favour! View Green Video on the source website Danny said of the renewal: "We can’t believe the love you've all shown to our caravan site. So, we’re coming back. Roll on the summer of all summers." Meanwhile, Dani added: "Coming back for series 2 of Dyer's Caravan Park feels so special. Thank you for all the love and support it honestly means everything. We’re so ready for another season of fun, chaos and a bit of Dyer madness." Shirley Jones, commissioning editor at Sky commented: "The Dyers’ Caravan Park delivered Sky’s biggest entertainment launch in five years, and that’s down to Danny and Dani’s unmistakable passion and the brilliant community at Priory Hill & Nutts Farm that surrounds them. "We're incredibly proud of the outstanding team both on and off screen who bring such humour, heart and craft to the series. We are all very excited to bring audiences along for another brilliant stay, full of challenges, and no doubt a bit of chaos, at the park next year." Watch Danny and Dani Dyer talk to Radio Times for…

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