BonScott 122 Posted March 5 Sharon Osbourne is only staying in for 5 days too I have heard of 4 of that list, including Sharon 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Great Uncle Bulgaria 1,282 Posted March 5 5 as well (Osborne, Walsh, Nkita (as GAB watches Strictly), Fern Britton (who ca 1980 was on our local TV region reading the news and was distinctly comely) and Ekin-su (as one of the young wombles watches Love Island). Never watched CBB and don't intend to start now. Watched the first series of BB many years ago but soon gave up as subsequent series were peopled entirely by irritating fame whores. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,586 Posted March 5 Not sure how any Brit can be unaware of Levi Roots. Probably the most famous Dragon’s Den success story in its 19+ year run. Reggae reggae sauce is also stocked in pretty much every supermarket now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commtech Sio Bibble 2,030 Posted March 5 I know 6 of them, Sharon, Louis, Fern, Levi, Colson (I'm a massive Corrie fan) and I've had Ekin-Su force fed to me by twitter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prussianblue 1,027 Posted March 5 Four - Sharon and Louis, Fern, Levi Roots. Have heard of 'Ekin-Su', but had no idea who or what they were. Impressed that out of a pretty large ensemble cast they've still managed to get someone from Heartstopper that even fans of the show struggle to recognise. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Great Uncle Bulgaria 1,282 Posted March 5 3 hours ago, Ulitzer95 said: Not sure how any Brit can be unaware of Levi Roots. Probably the most famous Dragon’s Den success story in its 19+ year run. Reggae reggae sauce is also stocked in pretty much every supermarket now. Simple, by not watching Dragon's Den or buying his product. Aware of the sauce in fairness (and bought it once years ago) but if I've ever heard his name I've long since forgotten it.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted March 5 4 minutes ago, Great Uncle Bulgaria said: Simple, by not watching Dragon's Den or buying his product. Aware of the sauce in fairness (and bought it once years ago) but if I've ever heard his name I've long since forgotten it.. Same, minus the aware of the product (I wasn't). It's practically a religion with me to buy nothing but own brand, I skip ads as if my life depended on it too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted March 7 On 09/08/2023 at 15:54, YoungWillz said: Hardeep Singh Kohli (CBB series 22) charged with sex offences: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-66454248 I see Hardeep Singh Kohli appeared in court, made no plea and was released on bail. The wheels of justice grind slow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,388 Posted March 7 On 05/03/2024 at 16:37, En Passant said: It's practically a religion with me to buy nothing but own brand When you say it's a religion, do you mean that it's very easy to come to the conclusion that the practice is absolute fucking madness? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted March 7 12 minutes ago, TQR said: When you say it's a religion, do you mean that it's very easy to come to the conclusion that the practice is absolute fucking madness? Well, if I can manage to be serious long enough and you aren't just taking the piss, both of which can hardly be guaranteed.... In reality, I have zero time for religion and think they are all dangerous. If you need a supreme being of any description to ensure you "do as you would be done by" you're saying that by default you'd hurt others without this fear and at best I'm unimpressed. I also have zero time for paying for the advertising, that I hate, for a product that is no better and often worse than the own brand alternative. If you are actually saying what you appear to be saying that both religion and own brand are fucking madness, then I'm 50% with you. On reflection, I'm not serious, and you are taking the piss. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,406 Posted March 15 Louis Walsh announced on the episode this evening that he had blood cancer during lockdown. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,944 Posted March 15 1 minute ago, Thatcher said: Louis Walsh announced on the episode this evening that he had blood cancer during lockdown. You ninja'd me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,967 Posted March 24 Louis Walsh has that rare but relatively mild Waldenstrom type of leukemia: https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/celebs/louis-walsh-vows-be-better-28878414 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,406 Posted March 27 On 13/10/2019 at 12:52, Cat O'Falk said: George Gilbey has been gaoled for three months for drink-driving. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7567557/Gogglebox-star-George-Gilbey-jailed-three-months-drink-driving.html George Gilbey dead aged 40. Perhaps more known from Gogglebox than Big Brother. Obituaries: Daily Express, The Sun, Daily Mirror, Daily Star, Daily Mail 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted March 27 13 minutes ago, Thatcher said: George Gilbey dead aged 40. Perhaps more known from Gogglebox than Big Brother. If not a pick for the DDP this year, I do think he was previously picked. But I'm about to sit down for my dinner, someone else might do the quick search. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer in Transylvania 2,175 Posted March 27 6 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: If not a pick for the DDP this year, I do think he was previously picked. But I'm about to sit down for my dinner, someone else might do the quick search. It doesn't seem so. From a scan of similarly-surnamed picks since he first entered the public eye in 2013, only one time has any Gibley been picked - his now-deceased father in 2017. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted March 27 5 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: If not a pick for the DDP this year, I do think he was previously picked. But I'm about to sit down for my dinner, someone else might do the quick search. The only Gilbey was Pete Gilbey in 2017 (see above), as far as I can see 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perhaps 1,423 Posted March 27 18 minutes ago, time said: The only Gilbey was Pete Gilbey in 2017 (see above), as far as I can see Pete McGarry was his stepfather who died in 2021 and was a hit that year. Surprised with the amount of articles calling him his dad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,388 Posted March 28 20 hours ago, Thatcher said: George Gilbey dead aged 40. A man has been arrested in connection with Gilbey's death. Gilbey fell from a height while at work. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,194 Posted April 2 On 27/03/2024 at 18:55, Perhaps said: Pete McGarry was his stepfather who died in 2021 and was a hit that year. Surprised with the amount of articles calling him his dad. Linda McGarry pays tribute to her son and reveals she has Parkinson's Disease. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,194 Posted April 6 Charlie Doherty of former Big Brother 'fame' has a brain tumour. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thesun.co.uk/tv/27128348/big-brother-charlie-doherty-brain-tumour/amp/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,715 Posted April 6 1 hour ago, Octopus of Odstock said: Charlie Doherty of former Big Brother 'fame' has a brain tumour. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thesun.co.uk/tv/27128348/big-brother-charlie-doherty-brain-tumour/amp/ In the nerves. I don't know about acoustic neuroma, but a year ago I was diagnosed with a similar tumor in a different place of the head and it seems deaths caused by these types of tumors are extremely rare, usually they develop very slowly as mentioned later on in the article. I've been told my tumor could've been there for decades and it does not cause any problems to me. Very different "brain tumor" compared to for example meningioma 1 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,578 Posted April 6 My next door neighbour has a brain tumour but because it is VERY slow growing. All they are doing is monitoring her and she's living her life as normal. Not sure what it's called. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted April 22 On 27/03/2024 at 18:09, Thatcher said: George Gilbey dead aged 40. Perhaps more known from Gogglebox than Big Brother. Obituaries: Daily Express, The Sun, Daily Mirror, Daily Star, Daily Mail Died as a result of falling through a skylight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted June 11 On 25/01/2024 at 11:29, YoungWillz said: Series 16 alumnus Bobby Davro recovering from a stroke: https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-former-eastenders-star-bobby-31961187.amp Bobby Davro speaks out, saying "if you don't like the joke, don't laugh": https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13517259/Bobby-Davro-65-insists-wont-cancelled-says-no-topics-limits-comedians-quips-dont-like-joke-dont-laugh.html Something TV audiences have been taking him at his word for 30 years. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
