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EXCLUSIVE: The BBC has quietly cut by two-thirds the length of news bulletins on Greg James‘ Radio 1 breakfast show, one of the UK broadcaster’s most important ways of reaching young people.

After Little Mix went on hiatus back in 2022, Perrie Edwards has finally kick started her highly-anticipated solo career with the launch of her new single Forget About Us. As part of the single’s launch, 30 year old Perrie has been doing plenty of promo – including a surprising radio segment which saw her speak to Cheryl and Liam Payne ’s son Bear while on air. While appearing on Greg James’ BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show on Friday, 12 April, the Wings singer played a game of ‘Sitting or Standing’ where she had to call her contacts and guess whether they were on the phone while sitting down or standing up.

Cheryl's fans were given an adorable surprise when her son Bear made his Radio 1 debut on Friday, 12 April, with some fans even noticing the seven-year-old had developed a Geordie accent just like his Girls Aloud star mum. Fellow Geordie Perrie Edwards appeared on the Greg James' Breakfast Show to promote her new single Forget About Us, when she was tasked with calling up her famous friends.

The Twits Next Door, as part of a new series commissioned by the Roald Dahl Story Company, which they announced in a video posted to social media. In the video, they discussed ways to make the classic children’s characters “more disgusting”.When illustrator Emily Jones suggested a glass eye, Smith replied: “That’s it. What a disgusting pair of Twits!”Following widespread criticism across social media for the ableist undertones of their comments, the pair have said it was “absolutely not our intention” to cause upset.“We are so sorry to have caused offence with the launch video.

One of the BBC’s highest profile radio presenters has apologized for comments about people with glass eyes in a recent video to promote his new children’s book.

Dermot O'Leary and Spice Girls star Mel B reuniting on This Morning after both taking part in Celebrity Bake Off's upcoming episode - however, the pair did not leave their competitiveness in the kitchen. Stopping by This Morning on Thursday 4th April, Mel hit out at Dermot for taking the show "too seriously" and "pretending to be nervous", leaving a flabbergasted Dermot rolling his eyes.

Actor Joe Locke is one of the 20 celebrities swapping showbiz for the kitchen to compete in this year's Great Celebrity Bake Off in support of a charity for cancer.The seventh series is set to kick off on Sunday 17 March on Channel 4 at 7.40pm, where the 20 year old will be joined by some other big names, including Paloma Faith, Mel B, Danny Dyer, Greg James, Dermot O'Leary and Oti Mabuse. While fans will be watching Joe flex his baking skills, they're used to him starring as Charlie Spring in the hit Netflix series Heartstopper.The show burst onto our screens in 2022 and follows Joe's character Charlie and Kit Connor as Nick Nelson, two British teenage schoolboys, who meet and fall in love at the fictional Truham Grammar School.

K.J. Yossman The Curtis Brown Group has launched a new unscripted and entertainment talent division, tapping former YMU agent Martha Atack to lead it. The division will offer artists across entertainment, comedy, factual and digital multi-hyphenate representation across the agency with the aim of launching them globally.

The Curtis Brown Group is pushing into the UK unscripted space.

The Saturdays star Mollie King has officially began her gruelling 500 km cycle ride from London to Hull - and she’ll be making her way through Greater Manchester later this week.

Steve Wright's friend Nick Campbell has said that the BBC star would not have liked all the nice things people are saying about him after he died. Steve Wright was a famous DJ on BBC Radio 2 but sadly passed away at his house on February 12 when he was 69 years old. Nick, who described his late friend as a 'great and really likeable person', has now spoken out to say that the late radio legend would hate all the media attention he's received since passing.

Fans believe a feud could be brewing at the Radio 1 station after radio DJ Greg James took a dig at his former colleague, Jordan North.

Greg James has revealed his grandmother has sadly passed away at the age of 100.The DJ had sparked concern when he was absent from BBC Radio 1 breakfast show on Tuesday, 20 February. The 38 year old took to social media to address his absence after Matt Edmondson stepped in for him.Taking to his Instagram Stories, Greg penned: "A pretty rotten week. Got rid of Covid then yesterday my lovely 100 year old Nan died so have spent a nice quiet day today with family." Greg went on to reveal he'll be back on Radio 1 on Wednesday.

TV and radio star Jordan North has thanked his friends at BBC Radio 1 and hinted that he'll "be back soon" after leaving the station.

Jordan North has broken his silence after it was announced that he would be leaving BBC Radio 1 after ten years.

Radio 1‘s Big Weekend will be held in Luton this year, it has been announced.Stockwood Park will host the annual festival from May 24-26 2024, where over 100,000 music fans are expected to attend.For the first time, this year will see all four stages – Radio 1 Main Stage, Radio 1’s Future Sounds, Radio 1 Dance and BBC Introducing – running across all three days.The festival will showcase around 100 acts, with the full line-up and ticket details set to be announced in the coming months.#BIGWEEKEND NEWS‼️We'll be heading to Luton and taking over Stockwood Park for THREE DAYS on Friday 24th, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May.Full lineup and ticket info coming soon. pic.twitter.com/iW2juixeF2— BBC Radio 1 (@BBCR1) January 29, 2024In a statement, Breakfast Show host Greg James said: “Radio 1’s Big Weekend is our favourite time of the year and we love taking it somewhere new every year.

Channel 4 entertainment format Rise and Fall has been canceled after one season following months of fevered industry speculation.

Sam Thompson couldn't contain his excitement as he made an 'announcement' alongside his best pal Pete Wicks. The pair have been back recording episodes of their podcast following the Christmas break and Sam's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here stint.

Radio presenter Adele Roberts is bundled up in a hat and gloves, gracefully gliding across an ice rink as she trains for ITV’s Dancing on Ice. With a huge smile on her face as she hugs her professional partner Mark Hanretty, the brave broadcaster is worlds away from where she was two years ago - when she underwent treatment for stage two bowel cancer. Now, three years after her heartbreaking diagnosis, Adele, 44, is clear of the disease and thriving - and ready to take on the huge ITV show.

Sam Thompson and his best mate, Pete Wicks, will be taking over from Roman Kemp hosting at the National Television Awards (NTAs) this year. The pals have been thick as thieves ever since they met on Celebs Go Dating back in 2019.They'll be chatting with stars on the red carpet at the event, which is planned for September 11 at London's O2 arena. Interestingly, Pete even greeted Sam when he emerged as the winner from the jungle of I'm A Celebrity...

Prince William and Kate Middleton have opened up about their emoji-sending habits, and their answers have gone down a treat with social media users. The pair, who recently took part in a netball game as part of a mental fitness workshop, joined BBC Radio 1 presenters Vick Hope and Jordan North as they gave royal fans a glimpse inside their phone use. In an Instagram video posted by Radio 1 on Thursday, 12 October, the pair were asked by the presenting duo whether they’d be willing to share what emojis they use the most on their phones as part of their Access All Apps feature.

The original face of the Teletubbies 'sun baby' is now officially grown up and expecting her first child, as the 25-year-old announced she is pregnant with her partner and it has made BBC viewers say they "feel old."

Greg James has given an update on his wife, Bella Mackie, after she was rushed to hospital for appendicitis and had to have emergency surgery. Taking to his Instagram Stories, the 37 year old shared a snap of himself looking concerned and wrote that her ordeal feels “never-ending” and said that doctors are now worried about her getting an infection. He penned: “Unbelievably, because the appendix burst before they got round to doing surgery and they're worried about infection etc etc, Bella is STILL in the hospital.” The Radio 1 host continued to say that he would be returning to hosting his show today, 18 September, after Jordan North had covered for him while he stayed with an unwell Bella.

Greg James was missing from his usual slot on Radio 1 breakfast show on Friday after his wife Bella Mackie was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery.

Greg James was absent from his BBC Radio 1 breakfast show, after his wife Bella Mackie was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery. Informing his followers of the incident on social media, Greg revealed that Bella is having surgery for appendicitis, with Jordan North taking the reigns while he was off. Greg reposted one of Bella’s social media posts which stated: “In the morning I have to have surgery for appendicitis and I am terrified.

BBC Radio 1 was forced off air on Friday for five minutes on Friday following a huge blunder seeing host Greg James fail his Giant DJ Hunt challenge.

The BBC’s top earning stars have been revealed - and now you can see how your salary compares using our new gadget. The BBC has once again published the salaries of its highest-earning stars as part of its annual report.

Naman Ramachandran Harrison Ford playfully smacked co-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge on her first day on the set of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” Waller-Bridge told the BBC on Friday. The scene was set in a New York bar. “I was a little nervous. And I said to him, ‘If I get like, a little in my head, and if I’m just rubbish, at any point, you can tell me to go again.’ And he was like ‘You in your head, why?’ And I said, ‘Well, you know, it’s here. And it’s with you.’ And then he just rolled up his script and just smacked me on the head with it and was like, ‘Does that help?,'” Waller-Bridge told the “Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James” show.

Loose Women fans were left annoyed when panel host Ruth Langsford was unfortunately forced to cut off guest Gregg Wallace during today's show, Monday 19 June. The panellists had been playing around with a light-hearted activity during today's edition, which involved making hats out of shopping bags, so viewers became frustrated when the MasterChef judge had to be cut short.

A Leeds woman was left stunned when she heard her boyfriend’s voice live on the radio asking her to marry him. Becky Horner, 40, was told at the start of the week that she had been chosen to play one of the regular phone-in games on BBC Radio 1’s breakfast show on Friday (June 9). The sales worker, from Middleton, had to sing along to a novelty tune with DJ Greg James in order to win gig tickets.