'BBC soap Doctors' axe is sad when workers are struggling' say top TV bosses

Angela Scanlon, 39, has emerged as a frontrunner to take over from Holly Willoughby on the This Morning sofa.The TV presenter, who is currently competing on Strictly Come Dancing with pro dancer Carlos Gu, has had her odds slashed from 18/1 to 6/1, making her a serious frontrunner for the major gig. Discussing the dramatic change in odds, Nicola McGeady of Ladbrokes said: "Angela Scanlon’s stint on Strictly Come Dancing seems to be working wonders for her career.

Those watching Strictly Come Dancing Come Dancing unfold at home have issued a 'cut' demand following two additional features to the latest Halloween special. It was a spooktacular night in the ballroom as the remaining couples took to the floor as they continue to vie for the Glitterball trophy.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing stars Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin have spoken about 'making a difference' and proving 'unfair' criticism wrong. Last Saturday night, the Bury-born actor and his dance partner delivered a stunning samba to Cuban anthem Quimbara, earning them a whopping 39 out of 40 points from the judges.This is a feat that hasn't been achieved in week five of the competition in 13 years.

The cancellation of BBC stalwart drama Doctors has had a huge impact on the UK’s TV community and the Writers Guild of Great Britiain (WGGB) has now launched a campaign to save the show.

Tim Davie urged MPs to put themselves in the shoes of a Palestinian child last night in a rare address to the Conservative Party’s influential 1922 Committee.

Rylan Clark is said to be making a return to This Morning next week to present the show alongside Josie Gibson. ITV This Morning bosses are thought to be scrambling to find a permanent replacement for Holly Willoughby, 42, who sensationally left the show on October 10. According to MailOnline, Rylan, 35, who previously presented BBC's Strictly: It Takes Two, will be back on the famous sofa next week for holiday cover, where he will present from Sunday to Thursday.This Morning bosses are said to be 'thrilled' that Rylan is making a return to the show.

Strictly Come Dancing Bobby Brazier declared his love for dance partner Dianne Buswell as the pair, who are competing together in this year's series, appeared on Lorraine, hosted by Christine Lampard. Bobby and Dianne have quickly become fan favourites, with the actor admitting he's getting used to life in the Strictly camp. He said: "We spend so much time together, all day every day together." He joked: "There are times where I don't like you, there are times where I love you.

Strictly Come Dancing's audience is often getting as much attention as what is happening on the dancefloor as a few famous faces pop in to support their pals competing in the competition.

As Strictly Come Dancing enters its fifth week, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, and Motsi Mabuse have returned as regulars on our screens. In 2021, the show's judging panel underwent a major transformation when former professional dancer Anton took the place of Bruno Tonioli, who had been a part of the show since its inception in 2004. While we are all familiar with the judges on screen, here’s a closer look at their love lives off screen.

Children's TV star and cartoonist Tony Husband has sadly died after suffering a heart attack on a bridge. The 73 year old, who was also known for his work with Private Eye, was on his way to the magazine's party in London when he collapsed on Westminster Bridge. Despite a quick response from emergency services, they were unable to save him.

BBC daytime soap Doctors has been cancelled after more than 20 years, leaving fans devastated.The real reason for the show's cancellation has now been revealed. Doctors has been a launchpad for many big stars, including Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne, Outlander's Sam Heughan and Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

Elisabeth Dermot Walsh, who plays Zara Carmichael on the BBC show Doctors, has shared her shock at the show's cancellation after 23 years. Speaking to Good Morning Britain, she revealed the cast of the show are "reeling and devastated" in the wake of the news. She told Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard on Thursday morning: "We are reeling, we are devastated.

The Great British Bake Off's Chocolate Week saw the bakers struggle in the tent on a hot day - but some fans complained it was "unfair". Tash was unable to continue in the technical challenge after feeling dizzy and was advised to leave.

It’s hard to believe it’s been three years since Coronavirus struck, with the first UK lockdown now just a solemn memory for many of us – but one rising star who made the most of being stuck inside is TikTok sensation, GK Barry.The 23 year old star shot to fame at the height of the pandemic, with her irreverent videos and charming personality soon winning over legions of fans on the social media platform. In fact, she proved to be so popular with fans, that she racked up over one million followers in just over a year, despite being limited in the type of content she could actually produce in lockdown.

Doctors fans have started a petition to save the iconic BBC lunchtime soap from getting axed, after it was announced that it will be wrapped up next year. Doctors has been on the air for an incredible 23 years, and fans were devastated to learn on Wednesday, 18 October, that the Corporation has decided to let it go due to a number of cost reasons.

Doctors will be permanently taken off air in 2024, after the BBC made the decision to axe the show following rising costs and decreasing viewing figures. The BBC soap has been a staple to our TV screens since 2000 but the final episodes of Doctors will air in December 2024, with filming wrapping up in March. Over the past 23 years, the hit TV show has helped to launch the careers of dozens of stars including the likes of Emilia Clarke, Jodie Comer and Claire Foy, who have all gone on to find serious fame.

Naman Ramachandran There is no cure for “Doctors,” the long-running soap that has been canceled by the BBC after 23 years for financial reasons. Created by Chris Murray, “Doctors” debuted in 2000 and followed the lives of the staff of a National Health Service doctor’s surgery and and a university campus surgery and the lives of their families and friends in the fictional town of Letherbridge in the U.K.’s West Midlands. It has featured the likes of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Eddie Redmayne, Sheridan Smith and Nicholas Hoult.

Rochelle Humes has suggested she can't get over some new pictures of Alison Hammond as the This Morning star was flooded with messages after sharing a look at her latest photoshoot.

Adam Thomas has opened up about his anxiety over the Strictly Come Dancing live shows, revealing that he becomes a bundle on nerves on Saturday nights. Sharing a video on Instagram Story, the Waterloo Road actor, 35, told fans: "This is the bit I hate. We have just had a session this morning.

Filmmaker Gareth Edwards is coming off his epic sci-fi original film, “The Creator,” a film that saved millions of dollars in VFX by essentially doing it all after the fact. Meaning instead of setting up expensive green screens, blue screens, and mo-cap suits to capture the spots where VFX would typically be inserted, Edwards and his team just shot the movie generally as one would in the wild and then basically Photoshopped on all the VFX afterward (that’s not the most technical version, but probably the most accurate the audiences will understand; read our ‘Creator’ review here).