By Sarah Bull


Ready to rumble: (back row, from left) Coronation Street star Andy Whyment, Blue Peter presenter Andy Akinwolere, TV presenter Mark Rhodes, actor Corey Feldman, free runner Sebastien Foucan, TV presenter Sam Nixon, singer Chesney Hawkes and Emmerdale actor Matthew Wolfenden, (front row from left) Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter, actress Jennifer Ellison, British skier Chemmy Alcott, Sugababe Heidi Range, fitness guru Rosemary Conley, actress Laila Morse and Dallas star Charlene Tilton


Jennifer Ellison, Heidi Range and Jorgie Porter are leading the way for the new crop of celebrities ready to get their skates on for the upcoming series of Dancing On Ice.

The trio are among the 15 famous faces set to take part in the new series of the ITV talent show, which starts on the channel on Sunday, January 8.

And it seems to be something of a battle of the blondes in the upcoming show, with not a brunette to be found among the seven female celebrities taking to the rink.


Battle of the blondes: Jennifer Ellison and Heidi Range are among the celebrities set to take part in the upcoming new series of Dancing On Ice

True blue: Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter, British alpine ski racer Chemmy Alcott and former Dallas actress Charlene Tilton are also taking part


The stars will be performing routines choreographed by their partners with the help of mentors Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean when the series starts, and taking part in the difficult dances is already having an effect on the competitors.

Apparently, the 15 celebrities have already lost an astonishing 18 stone between them, before the new series has even started!

Talking about rehearsing for the show, newly-single Sugababes singer Heidi Range said: 'I’ve found that to help with the skating its good to work on your core. For a number of the moves, you have to hold yourself from the stomach. Your stomach muscles have to be strong. I've got aches in random areas that I never knew I'd have an ache in.

'I’m still going to the gym. I went after my first costume fitting I thought "you're in lycra on HD TV"! Since training for Dancing On Ice I have noticed my body changing shape slightly. My legs and my bottom seem more toned which is good!'

Doing it for the older women: Rosemary Conley, 64, and EastEnders actress Laila Morse, 66, are among the oldest taking part in the new series


And Jennifer Ellison, who has recently lost five stone, said she had decided to take part in the programme in a bid to further her diet and exercise regime.

She said: 'I used to be very sporty but since having a baby that's kind of all gone and I haven't really been to the gym for a long time. I'm literally starting from scratch, fitness wise.

'I have put myself on a diet and I'm going to go to the gym. It's a big massive thing personally for me, it's not just about doing a show.'

Hollyoaks actress Jorgie added: 'I think I did lose a little bit of weight when I first started and I’ve started to notice my bottom, legs and thighs are toned!'


Screen stars: Former child star Corey Feldman and ex Emmerdale actor Matthew Wolfenden are donning Spandex and sequins for their routines

Green with envy: Coronation Street actor Andy Whyment, one hit wonder Chesney Hawkes and children's TV presenter Mark Rhodes will be strutting their stuff


One person who is no stranger to the fitness positives of ice skating is 64-year-old diet and fitness guru Rosemary Conley, who said the skating routines have improved her flexibility greatly.

She said: 'To be honest I’m not suffering with any aches and pains. I always do my stretches afterwards and we always warm up carefully and Mark is very thorough with his tuition and his discipline, how to look after us and so on. I just want to get to January in one piece!'

The other female celebrities taking part in the new series include EastEnders actress Laila Morse, who is the oldest star in the competition this series, alpine ski racer Chemmy Alcott and former Dallas star Charlene Tilton.


Getting their skates on: Former Blue Peter host Andy Akinwolere, children's TV presenter Sam Nixon and free runner Sébastien Foucan


But it's not only women who will be strutting their stuff on the rink in front of judges Robin Cousins, Louie Spence and Katarina Witt.

For the boys, are celebrities such as former child actor Corey Feldman, one hit wonder Chesney Hawkes and former Emmerdale actor Matthew Wolfenden.

Talking about taking part in the show, Corey, who made his name in movies such as The Goonies, said: 'I have no fear when it comes to confrontation being direct, being honest, upfront but when it comes to like a paper cut I’ll cry all day!

'I have a very low thresh hold for pain I am a little but wimpy when it comes to that stuff. I really am scared of hurting myself.'

Dancing queens: Jennifer, Jorgie and Rosemary show off their best moves ahead of the start of the new series on Sunday December 8


As with previous series of the show, there are soap stars a plenty taking part - with Wolfenden and Coronation Street's Andy Whyment leading the way.

And Andy said he is feeling pretty proud of himself when he thinks about what he has achieved so far during rehearsals.

He said: 'It's quite easy to stand up and skate around in a circle, I think most people can do that. It's when you start putting in movements, knowing what side of the blade to be on; I just find it really difficult.

'To be honest with you I'm quite proud of myself, because I wouldn't of thought I'd be doing half the stuff I'm doing now! The more you work on it, the better you'll get.'

Familiar faces... and one new one: Christine Bleakley will be co-hosting the show with Phillip Schofield while Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are returning as mentors


The other male celebrities taking part are children's TV presenters Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes, as well as former Blue Peter presenter Andy Akinwolere and free runner Sébastien Foucan.

Meanwhile, another new face for the upcoming series is Christine Bleakley, who will be joining Phillip Schofield to host the show.

And talking about hosting the programme, Christine said: 'I'm looking forward to absolutely every aspect. Working alongside the Ice King Phillip Schofield and the legends that are Torvill and Dean are obvious highlights, but the show is one of my favourites and I can't quite believe I'm going to be part of it.'

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By Sarah Bull


Still as glamorous as ever: Former Dallas star Charlene Tilton still looks amazing in her promotional shot for Dancing On Ice


She shot to fame as the fresh-faced Lucy Ewing in Dallas at the age of 21.

And while Charlene Tilton might no longer be as fresh-faced as she once was, the actress still looks as glamorous as ever at the age of 52.

The American actress donned a sparkly blue leotard as she posed up ahead of the new series of Dancing On Ice, which starts on ITV1 this Sunday.


And Charlene said she is hoping that the TV talent show will help her maintain her figure.

She explained: 'My goal is to have Jayne Torvill's butt. I’m going to put a picture of her toosh on my refrigerator.

'Skaters have that bottom that's lifted and toned, it's fantastic, they all have it!'

However, Charlene, who is partnered with Matt Gonzalez for the show, said she has been finding it a bit difficult coping with the skating routines.

Getting her skates on: Charlene is partnered with Matt Gonzalez on the new series of Dancing On Ice, which starts on Sunday


She said: 'I do have to toughen up I don't like the cold and I'm a big sissy! I'm not a physical, athletic person at all, so this is really out of my comfort zone.

'I have never done any sports and I am so un-athletic. I do not have the mindset of a competitor or the mind set to learn a sport or be physically active like that.

'I am as diligent as I am when it comes to rehearsing for a play or a television show and I’ll just apply that work ethic to this!'


Screen star: Charlene, who starred as Lucy Ewing in Dallas, will be reprising her role for this year's new version of the hit show


Charlene starred as Lucy Ewing in Dallas from 1978 to 1985 and then from 1988 to 1990.

She can soon be seen reprising her role as Lucy in the new TV version of Dallas, due to be airing this year.



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By J J Anisiobi


Motor-mouth: Cheryl Cole is set to land her own chat show on Channel 4


Since she was very publicly given the boot from the X Factor USA we haven't heard too much from her.

But Cheryl Cole may be about to get chins wagging with a brand new chat show on Channel 4.

The Fight For This Love singer will take her first tentative steps into presenting with a show which is provisionally called Late Night With Cheryl.


A TV insider told Star magazine: 'They know she'll be a massive ratings winner and is the perfect fit to pull in amazing guests.'

The 28-year-old has been inundated with offers to get her face on screen but this opportunity seems the best fit.

The source said: 'There have been a few film roles and scripts sent to her from Hollywood that are being considered.

Game over: Cheryl stands with the X Factor USA team before she was booted


'She's being hankered after to work on new music with US acts like Nicki Minaj, thanks to their mutual friend will.i.am.'

The chat show will take on a magazine style format and will feature some big name celebrity guests.

The girl Geordie, who has her own footwear collection, will also have a fashion and style segment on the show.

Cole may be busy this year as her TV career begins to take off but her she has a clear order of what her top priorities are.

Love machine: A source said that Girls Aloud are one of Cheryl's priorities


'Cheryl's main concerns in 2012 are her family, solo work and the reunion with Girls Aloud - will.i.am has tons of ideas for them.'

Meanwhile, it appears Simon Cowell has a new favourite female in his life.

The music mogul has secured a deal to bring Alesha Dixon, 33, to Britain's Got Talent.

New signing: Alesha Dixon has joined the Britain's Got Talent judging panel


The former pop star stunned BBC executives yesterday morning by quitting the Corporation’s flagship Saturday evening programme.

Within hours, she was unveiled as a judge in the revamped BGT, which begins auditioning for contestants later this month.

Miss Dixon, 33, is said to be receiving £350,000 for her new job – believed to be three times her Strictly salary estimated at £100,000. Last night her manager Malcolm Blair insisted she had not moved for money. He said talks had been going on between ITV and Miss Dixon for the last ‘couple of weeks’.

Power play: Simon Cowell will be a happy man now he has Alesha on BGT


However, he confirmed the BBC was made aware of her defection only yesterday morning.

'It was never about the money,' he said. 'Alesha’s had three incredible years on Strictly but there comes a time when you have to move on.'

ITV, though, is delighted with the 'coup'. One insider said: 'This is really good for BGT. Simon really wanted her on the show.'




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By Laura Schreffler


Shock and dismay: Khloe Kardashian is the target of a prank orchestrated by Miley Cyrus and Kelly Osbourne in the new season of Punk'd


Punk'd is back, and Khloe Kardashian is the hidden camera show's latest victim.

Miley Cyrus and Kelly Osbourne decide to play a little joke on the 27-year-old reality star in a preview for the series' upcoming season.

'[Khloe] thinks she's going to have girls hangout time and order food,' the 19-year-old Hannah Montana star explains in the teaser clip.

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'And when the delivery guy shows up, he's going to ask to use my bathroom. He's going to get his [genitals] zipped into the zipper of his pants.'

She finishes: 'Khloe...you're going to get Punk'd!'

The casually dressed pals are already at Miley's upscale Los Angeles home when said delivery man arrives.


Hidden camera: The reality TV star is no stranger to life in the spotlight, but was caught off guard by the joke

Famous friends: Miley Cyrus and Kelly Osbourne masterminded the idea


Khloe genuinely doesn't realise she's being pranked when the delivery guy rushes out of the bathroom, writhing and screaming in pain.

In fact, she seems quite level-headed as she immediately calls 911 and informs the operator of her identity (she refers to herself as Khloe Kardashian Odom).

While her famous friends ineffectually look on, the E! star doesn't even flinch as she tells the man to lie down on the counter, as advised by the operator.


Who knew that a day could go so wrong? Khloe was enjoying a cosy day at home with her girls


OMG: Khloe sees the deliveryman first, while Miley tries to hide her laughter


It begins: The deliveryman ttells the women that his genitals are caught in his zipper


Ouch: Miley attempts to 'help' while Khloe immediately calls 911

Oh, he's in pain: Practical joke pain, that is


He does appear to actually have his genitals out, and again, Khloe doesn't seem to think anything is odd about the situation, gauging by the focused expression on her face.

To their credit, Miley and Kelly, 27, aren't giggling in the corner, despite the ridiculous situation, and don't give the game away.

Punk'd has been on a five-year hiatus since its season finale in 2007.


The breakdown: Khloe immediately tells the emergency service who she is


Right to the point: The 27-year-old reality star always tells it like it is

A tough question to answer: The operator grilled Khloe about the situation


Former host Ashton Kutcher has stayed on as executive producer but decided to revive the series by featuring a different celebrity host 'punking' a different celebrity target each season.

The ninth season will premiere on MTV March 19, which will follow Justin Bieber punking Taylor Swift.

Other celebrity hosts will consist of Dax Shepard, Jackass star Bam Margera and Kellan Lutz.

The show will also differ in its latest reincarnation by taking viewers behind the scenes to reveal how the pranks are set up.


Er...: The awkward line of questioning continued


The advice: Lamar Odom's wife remained cool, calm and collected during the faux crisis




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New claims that Leandro asked Katie to marry him

Giving things another go: Katie Price was seen being carried out of a London nightclub by ex-boyfriend Leandro Penna on Sunday night


They split last year following claims that the language barrier was leading to problems in their relationship.

But it seems Katie Price is giving it another go with Leandro Penna, and started 2012 with her Argentinian ex-boyfriend in a London nightclub.

Leandro was seen carrying Katie into a waiting cab following a 'raunchy' night out with the mother-of-three at the Kassaba Lounge.


While the pair's faces could not be seen, Katie was identified by her black furry boots as Leandro's silver jumper was also spotted.

And a source at the nightspot on Sunday night said Katie and Leandro were clearly enjoying each other's company.

The source told the Daily Mirror: 'It was quite raunchy. They kissed on the dancefloor during the night. They were very smoochy with each other.

Destined for each other? It remains to be seen whether Katie and Leandro will properly rekindle their relationship following their night together


Things have been hotting up between them for a few weeks. The party on Sunday had a bikini theme so there were lots of girls in skimpy swimwear but Leo only had eyes for Katie.

'They stayed until about 3am, when Leandro ended up carrying her out to the car.'
And it has also been claimed that Leandro proposed to Katie on Christmas Day.

Katie is quoted by The Sun as telling a friend: 'Leandro came to mine on Christmas Day and asked me to marry him. It was completely out of the blue. I don't know what to do.'

A source claimed to the paper: 'Leandro is desperate to get back together with Katie and doesn't care that she has been out and about with other men since they broke up.

Happier times: Katie and Leandro posing in this cute Twitter photo last year


'He holds a flame for her and obviously believes asking for her hand in marriage will sweep her off her feet. But unfortunately, he doesn't feature in Katie's plans.'

A call to Katie's representative has yet to be returned.

While Katie has remained resolutely silent on her Twitter page over the past few days, Leandro has posted a series of cryptic messages.

He tweeted: 'If someone is stupid enough to get away from you, be smart enough to let it tog.'

Leandro then added: 'Life is short - kiss slowly, laugh loudly, love deeply and forgive quickly.'

Katie and Leandro quickly sparked a relationship after meeting at Elton John's Oscars party in Los Angeles in February 2011, just weeks after her split from second husband Alex Reid.

She was previously married to Peter Andre, with whom she has two children, Junior and Princess, and she is also mother to son Harvey, from her relationship with Dwight York.



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Slim and trim: Actress Jennifer Ellison shows off her new size 8 figure in a CelebBoutique bandage dress at the Coterie restaurant in Widnes, Cheshire on New Year's Day


After losing five stone, no wonder Jennifer Ellison is showing off her trim physique in the tightest of dresses.

And as she stepped out in Cheshire last night, the former Brookside actress revealed the turning point that made her decide to lose weight.

The TV star, 28, revealed a director at a theatre audition said she was 'too fat' for the part, which prompted her to overhaul her diet and start working out.


Ellison admitted the cutting remark as she celebrated New Year's with dinner and drinks at the Coterie Wine Bar in Widnes - where she lives with husband Robbie Tickle and their son Bobby, 23 months.

Now a svelte and toned size 8, Ellison certainly had the last laugh as she showed off her figure in a £109 CelebBoutique Kimmy Adelisa bandage dress and a pair of towering Christian Louboutin platform heels.

The former Hell's Kitchen winner, who is set to star on the new series of Dancing On Ice, piled on the pounds while pregnant with Bobby and struggled to lose the weight after as she battled with post-natal depression.

Don't rain on my parade: Ellison didn't let the wet weather dampen her spirits

Although she was unhappy with her weight, it was an extra blow when her agent told her why she had missed out on a part she really wanted.

She told The Sun: 'My agent started off by telling me how sometimes we have to say things that are hurtful but that he wouldn't be doing his client justice if he didn't say it to them.

'Then he told me what the director had said about me. He said that I desperately needed to get back to my Chicago weight and that if I wanted to continue working in the West End I had to slim down.

'I felt so humiliated. I believed I had made a complete fool of myself in front of all those people at the audition. It was an awful time but I have to admit, that director did me a favour.'

The 5ft 7 star described herself as a 'hippo mamma' after she went from a size 8 to 18.

She lost some weight in 2010 after enrolling at boot camp in preparation for her nude scenes in the touring production of Calendar Girls.

But it wasn't until last year, she really started to conquer her weight battle.

She has now shared the secrets of her transformation in a new fitness DVD Jennifer Ellison's Fat Blaster Workout.

The new DVD, which is co-presented by celebrity personal trainer Elia Siaperas, sees Ellison go through a five step workout, including Fat Blaster, Tone Blaster, Box Blaster, Power Blaster and Belly Blaster.




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By Kirsty Mccormack


Ready steady go! Reese Witherspoon runs into the sea with her son Deacon while on holiday in Hawaii today


She may be a Hollywood star but Reese Witherspoon looked like any other holiday-goer today.

The 35-year-old actress was spotted on a beach in Hawaii with her two children, Ava, 12, and eight-year-old Deacon, showing off her enviable figure.

The family looked like they were enjoying the New Year as they had fun in the sea with some boogie boards.


Reese certainly looked relaxed as she ran into the sea wearing a halterneck swimming costume.

The Legally Blonde star was showing off her curves in the teal-coloured swimsuit - which she teamed with a pair of aviator sunglasses.

However, it took her quite some time to make a decision about venturing into the water as she stood with friends and watched on as the children had fun.

At one point Reese was seen laughing with a female companion as she wore a large black baseball cap.

Showing off her curves: The actress displayed an enviable figure in a teal-coloured halterneck swimsuit


When she finally decided to join her children, she seemed a bit self-conscious of her figure and attempted to hide it with the large red and yellow board.

The mother-of-two was later seen wearing different swimwear in the form of purple bikini briefs and a red long-sleeved top.

She had also changed her sunglasses and was clutching a bottle of sun tan lotion and a foam rugby ball.

Catching some sun: The 35-year-old teamed her swimming costume with a pair of aviator sunglasses and a large baseball cap


The Academy Award winner obviously didn't fancy taking to the sea in her two piece despite the sunny weather.

Her husband, Jim Toth, was nowhere to be seen as the group relaxed on the beach, but no doubt he was nearby if the family had seen in the New Year together.

Reese is probably enjoying some down time with her husband and children before she begins promoting her latest film, This Means War, which is scheduled to be released on February 17.


Change of clothes: The mother-of-two was later seen wearing purple bikini briefs while clutching sun tan lotion and a rugby ball



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By Lucy Buckland


Showing what she's got: Until now, Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan has kept covered up while on holiday in Barbados with her fiance, The Wanted's Max George


Until now, she has kept covered up as she joined her fiance on the beach.

But Michelle Keegan gave holidaymakers a New Year's Day treat as she stripped off to her bikini, revealing her incredible toned body.

The Coronation Street actress and her boyfriend Max George spent the first day of 2012 with his band mates from the Wanted, taking a sailing trip around Barbados.


The group were in the Carribbean to play a private New year's Eve concert with Rihanna at the plush Sandy Lane resort where Simon Cowell is staying.

Michelle, 24, boarded the boat in a cute floral white and pink dress, clinched at the waist with an elastic band, and a pair of black flip flops.

Max, 23, couldn't keep his eyes off his stunning fiancee as they walked up the beach.


What are you worried about? Michelle has previously said she doesn't feel confident about her body, despite being voted the sexiest woman in soap

A little help please: The 24-year-old is helped back onto the catamaran after going snorkeling in the tropical water


Like a gentleman, he carried her bag.

Bizarrely, Michelle was then seen donning a pair of long denim overalls, before the heat eventually got to her and she peeled off her clothes to reveal a cute swimsuit.

The two-piece featured a black and white striped halterneck top and black bottoms.
The couple lazed on the yacht, taking in the stunning views.


What a waist: The actress showed off her taut stomach during the sail with the rest of The Wanted and some of their girlfriends

It's getting hot in here! Michelle puts her hand up to shield her eyes from the sun as she lazes on the boat


Michelle, who plays Tina in Corrie, exposed her flat stomach, and long bronzed legs, while Max revealed his buff chest, wearing just a pair of red swimming trunks.

She looked relaxed with a makeup-free face and had her brunette locks tied up in a loose bun.

The couple were joined by Tom Parker and his girlfriend Kelsey Harwick, and Siva Kaneswaran and his girlfriend Nareesha.


Time to get up! The star pulls herself up to sit side-by-side with her hunky fiance


Chilling out: The couple may have been nursing hangovers after Max sang at the exclusive Sandy Lane Resort on New Year's Eve


Party starboard!The Wanted and their WAGS relax onboard a boat they hired for the day

The look of love: Max can't take his eyes off Michelle on the beach as they head towards the boat


Their fellow bandmates Jay McGuiness and Nathan Sykes were also there but had not brought along any lady friends.

Before The Wanted took to the stage the night before, the jokey five said they wanted to party with Barbados native Rihanna.

'She is a messy character so hopefully we will get her involved in our parties,' Max told The Sun.


All aboard! Michelle gets ready to climb onboard a boat in her floral dress, but the 24-year-old actress made sure she was prepared to go for a dip by donning a bikini underneath


Lovely legs: Max George can't keep his eyes off his leggy fiance


Happy couple: The Wanted's Max George and Michelle Keegan spent their first Christmas together this year


Jay McGuiness said: 'What I predict is that we turn up at a club she is in and try to pester her, say we are The Wanted then are swiftly escorted away from her table by 20 guards.'

In preparation for their exclusive concert The Wanted have been keeping a hectic schedule of sunbathing, sailing and tweeting.

Jay McGuiness shared a hilarious picture of Siva Kaneswaran with oodles of sunscreen on his face.


Find your sea legs! Michelle Keegan gets ready to hit the sea as Siva Kaneswaran's girlfriend Nareesha watches her walk the gangplank

What for me! Max climbs aboard after seeing Michelle get on the boat safely


He wrote: 'So @SivaTheWanted has his WAR-PAINT on!! ("War-paint" is a small reference to our current song, "Warzone")'

And Siva posted a photo of him rubbing what looked like Aloe Vera cream on his band mate's chest.

Simon Cowell and his ex Sinitta are staying at the resort and other celebrities spotted in Barbados include Myleene Klass, former wag Lizzie Cundy, TopShop heiress Chloe Green, TV presenter Emma Forbes and singer Andrea Corr.


Aren't you hot? Bizarrely, Michelle changed into a pair over long overalls on the boat, before the heat got the better of her


Sailaway: The couple with Max' band mate Tom Parker's girlfriend Kelsey Harwick, Siva Kaneswaran and his girlfriend Nareesha



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