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A Tory minister has been mocked after he refused to accept that Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng were "peddling fantasy economics" during the mini budget.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent One of France’s most beloved and long-running TV hosts, Arthur Essebag, is preparing to take his leading unscripted production banner Satisfaction into English-language markets with top partners, ranging from James Corden, Leo Pearlman, Ben Winston, Benjamin, Gabriel Turner, Richard Bacon to Elisabeth Murdoch. A few days after announcing its stake in Yes Yes Media, the company founded by Richard Bacon alongside Elisabeth Murdoch’s Sister Media, Satisfaction has formed a joint venture with Fulwell 73, the U.K.-based production company behind “The Late Late Show With James Corden.” The London-based outfit was founded in 2005 by Winston, Pearlman and Benjamin and Gabriel Turner. Corden was appointed a director in the company in 2017. Although the banner is headquartered in the U.K., as much as 70% of its turnover in 2020 came from the U.S. where Winston has produced the Grammy Awards, among other shows.

Friends star Courteney Cox and UK producer Sister are investing in a new production venture from British TV producer Richard Bacon.

Naman Ramachandran SISTER, the media group co-founded by Elisabeth Murdoch, Jane Featherstone and Stacey Snider, has unveiled a creative partnership with and taken a significant stake in new TV and tech entertainment company Yes Yes Media. Yes Yes, an unscripted entertainment venture, is founded by broadcaster and format developer Richard Bacon, who has presented “The Big Breakfast” and “Top of the Pops” and created formats “The Hustler,” hosted by Craig Ferguson (ABC), “This Is My House” (BBC1) and “I Literally Just Told You,” hosted by Jimmy Carr (Channel 4). The deal allows Yes Yes to leverage access to the SISTER’s global network of creative companies and investments spanning television and film, podcasting, publishing and live events.

ITV show and subsequently quit. Piers Morgan is now a TalkTV star with his Uncensored show, having quit GMB two years ago. The 56-year-old stormed off in March of that year, during a row with Alex Beresford over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Oprah Winfrey interview.

Channel 4 has announced The Big Breakfast will return this summer with hosts Mo Gilligan and AJ Odudu.After the show was revived for a one-off special as part of Channel 4’s Black To Front day in September last year, the show has been commissioned for four episodes which will air in August.The Big Breakfast originally aired from 1992 to 2002, when it was hosted by the likes of Chris Evans, Richard Bacon, Gaby Roslin, Johnny Vaughn and Denise Van Outen.Vivienne Molokwu, Channel 4 senior commissioning editor, said: “I genuinely believe that the Black To Front Project unearthed one of the best presenting double acts that telly has seen in sometime in bringing Mo and AJ together for The Big Breakfast so it’s absolutely no surprise that we’re reuniting them for more early morning madness and making them a regular staple of our summer schedule.”Gilligan has presented The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan on Channel 4 since 2019. He also co-hosts The Big Narstie Show and has served as a judge on The Masked Singer UK since 2020.Earlier this year, the comedian replaced Jack Whitehall as host of the BRIT Awards, alongside Maya Jama and Clara Amfo.

Good Morning Britain saw the return of Ed Balls on Tuesday's show (April 26) as he hosted the show alongside Susanna Reid. The former Labour MP first made his presenting debut on the show last year.

Kate Garraway was left 'overwhelmed' during her latest appearance on Good Morning Britain after she finally met one of the nurses who helped care for Derek Draper as he battled the devastating effects Covid had on his body. The presenter, 54, was back at the helm of the ITV news programme on Friday (April 22) alongside Richard Bacon. The pair were joined in the studio by much-loved children's author Michael Rosen, who thought he was on the programme to chat about his new book and own battle with the virus.

Kate Garraway has addressed the possibility of returning to I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, remarking that she could ‘redeem herself’ if given a second chance. This week, it was reported that ITV are planning to launch an all-star version of the reality show in South Africa, ahead of a planned return to the jungle in Australia.

James Argent has opened up about how ‘special’ Tom Parker’s funeral was, as he appeared on Good Morning Britain. The Wanted singer sadly passed away last month at the age of 33 after a brain cancer battle and his funeral was held yesterday, Wednesday, 20 April. Richard Bacon asked former TOWIE star Arg about the “difficult day”, which was an emotional goodbye to dad-of-two Tom.

Anne and Linda Nolan have opened up about their joint breast cancer diagnosis and how “lucky” they were to be able to have treatment together in the pandemic. The Nolan Sisters appeared on Good Morning Britain to celebrate their book, Stronger Together, coming out in paperback. Speaking to Kate Garraway and Richard Bacon, the duo opened up about how their health struggles were easier as they faced them together.

Linda Nolan has opened up about her ongoing cancer treatment during an appearance on Good Morning Britain with her sister, Anne, on Thursday. MORE: Coleen Nolan reunites with sisters amid health battleThe 63-year-old, who has untreatable secondary breast cancer, revealed that she is having chemotherapy treatment which leaves her with neuropathic pain in her feet and fingers. WATCH: Coleen Nolan talks Linda and Anne's cancer diagnosis"My cancer isn't curable, it's treatable," she explained. "So, I'm having a kind of palliative treatment.

Katie Price has reportedly landed her own television show focusing on mental health awareness.

Kate Garraway has shared a heartwarming Christmas moment with husband Derek Draper as she presented Good Morning Britain. The 54 year old Smooth Radio presenter, who recently opened up about her plans for Christmas, Kate spoke to co-host Richard Bacon, 46, about the touching moment that her family realised that Derek 'does understand' as he continues his recovery from Covid-19.

Read more here: First Sri Lankan street food restaurant to open in Brum - with island cocktails and tapas platesThe new site will allow the brand its full menu of star burgers, loaded fries, signature celeb milkshakes, as well as a full range of breakfast burgers for hungry city centre workers who have just stepped off the train.

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Blue Peter host Richard Bacon has shut down rumours that he snorted cocaine off the show's two tortoises.The 45-year-old TV presenter was sacked from the children's show back in 1998 after a drug scandal that was HUGE news back in day.Richard recently made an appearance on Dave series Unforgivable, where the topic of why he left the series came up after guest Judi Love wanted to know why he left the show.TV host Mel Giedroyc used the opportunity to poke fun at an urban legend that Richard once

Blue Peter host Richard Bacon has shut down rumours that he snorted cocaine off the show's two tortoises.The 45-year-old TV presenter was sacked from the children's show back in 1998 after a drug scandal that was HUGE news back in day.Richard recently made an appearance on Dave series Unforgivable, where the topic of why he left the series came up after guest Judi Love wanted to know why he left the show.TV host Mel Giedroyc used the opportunity to poke fun at an urban legend that Richard once

James McClain Though he isn’t exactly a household name here in the states, English TV and radio presenter Richard Bacon has long been a big deal across the pond, where he once hosted the popular BBC kids’ television program “Blue Peter” and Planet 24’s “The Big Breakfast” morning show. Until about two years ago, the familiar BBC radio co-host also helmed Nat Geo’s “Explorer” series.Last month, Bacon inked a deal with Universal to produce and develop unscripted television content.

By Peter White