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Ross Kemp has revealed how Bradley Walsh helped him in his new BBC game show role Bridge Of Lies.The new daytime quiz, which airs Monday to Friday at 4:30pm on BBC One, sees contestants cross a bridge using knowledge, strategy and luck with one wrong step losing them everything. Ross, 57, who is best known for playing Grant Mitchell on EastEnders as well as his award-winning documentary series, has revealed that he looked to the likes of Sir Bruce Forsyth, Alexander Armstrong and Bradley, 61, for inspiration during research.Talking about his process, he said: "I watched lots of current quiz show hosts, like Alexander Armstrong and Bradley Walsh, as well as some icons like Brucie during my research, and my main takeaway from that was: 'If you want to be successful in this role, you’ve just got to be yourself.'" Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter .

He made his name as Walford hardman Grant Mitchell and he’s gone on to face danger away from the East End, with a new career making documentaries in war zones and prison. But we’re hoping it’s not going to get menacing for any contestants stumped for an answer this week, as Ross Kemp makes a new move and leaves acting and film-making behind to host his very first quiz show, Bridge Of Lies, which airs during weekdays on BBC1. We caught up with Ross to hear more about what prompted him to hang up his flak jacket for a while and turn question master… Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox withOK!'s daily newsletter .

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EastEnders fans were left emotional and fighting back tears as iconic soap matriarch Peggy Mitchell, who was played by the lateDame Barbara Windsor, made a special appearance on the BBC soap. In scenes that aired on last night’s EastEnders (Tuesday 25 January), Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) was facing a big dilemma.The soap legend had to choose between becoming an informant for the police and spending the rest of his life behind bars.Taking a seat in the middle of Walford’s Albert Square to contemplate what he should do, Phil began looking into the distance at the home he once shared with his late mum Peggy - The Queen Vic.

EastEnders fans were left feeling emotional last night after a late star made a 'return'.

Army veteran Rav Wilding and Help for Heroes patrons Ross Kemp, Lorraine Kelly and Sun columnist Peta Cavendish are among those to get behind the #StillOurHeroes hashtag on Twitter and Facebook, launched by forces charity Help for Heroes. Former Veterans’ Minister Johnny Mercer has posted a #StillOurHeroes video aimed directly at veterans, in which he says: “You stood up for what was good, when the nation called for you to serve, you served, and you can be incredibly proud of your service.

OK! are proud to announce we have teamed up with the TRIC Awards to celebrate the best of Britain's television and radio industries talent. The 52nd ceremony will take place at a lavish ceremony in Central London next month, with it being available to watch on a free livestream for the very first time.

Former EastEnders actor Ross Kemp was among the stars heaping praise on England after the team booked a place in the Euro 2020 final. Kemp, who became famous in 2018 for his videos of him screaming "it means everything!" on Twitter has told the boys to enjoy it after the year the country has had.

Speculation is rife that we could be seeing Grant Mitchell striding across Albert Square in the near future after Ross Kemp was pressed on the subject on GMB.

Ross Kemp might be one of the biggest names on British TV thanks to his award-winning documentaries, but when it comes to his family life he prefers to keep a low profile.This week, however, he took to Twitter to share a very rare personal photo with his fans. WATCH: Ross Kemp films inside his family home at ChristmasFather-of-four Ross shared a sweet selfie with his dog Bruno as he headed out for a run on Wednesday.

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Ross Kemp has opened up about his continued support of Scott Mitchell in the wake of Dame Barbara Windsor’s death.The Carry On icon and EastEnders star passed away December after her battle with Alzheimer’s, aged 83. Ross - who played Grant Mitchell, Barbara’s on screen son in the BBC soap - told us that her husband, Scott is a “true friend.” “I was very much involved and I'm still close to Scott.

Scot Squad creator and narrator Joe Hullait has announced that this series of the award winning show will be his last.

Barbara Windsor paid tribute to the Eastenders legend for a final time during an emotional funeral service. Coronavirus restrictions meant that only 30 people were allowed to attend the ceremony, which was held at Golders Green Crematorium in London this afternoon.

Barbara Windsor was laid to rest during a star-studded funeral service on Friday, with both her family and famous colleagues attending the ceremony held at Golders Green Crematorium in London.MORE: Ross Kemp reveals touching last conversation with late Dame Barbara WindsorThe national treasure's husband, Scott Mitchell, announced her passing last month, saying in a statement: "It is with deep sadness that I can confirm that my darling wife Barbara passed away at 8.35pm on Thursday 10 December at

Dame Barbara Windsor’s funeral honoured that actress’ sense of fun from the floral arrangements through to the mass booklets.

Much-loved Barbara Windsor was making her fans smile even at her funeral with a Carry On-themed wreath. Friends and family are today paying their respects to the national treasure at the service in London.

Friends and family of much-loved Barbara Windsor paid their respects to the star at her funeral today in London. The telly icon's hearse arrived with the floral tribute 'Babs' as pallbearers carried her coffin.

The funeral of much-loved Barbara Windsor will take place this afternoon, Friday 8 January, but the number of mourners will be limited.

Dame Barbara Windsor's close friend Christopher Biggins has told that her funeral will included eulogies from him and her Eastenders co-star Ross Kemp. Barbara died aged 83 in a London care home last week after battling Alzheimer's.

National treasure Dame Barbara Windsor passed away on Thursday 10 December after a long battle with dementia.The vivacious actress, famous for her long stint on EastEnders as Peggy Mitchell, spoke to former co-star Ross Kemp just three weeks prior, where she told him her dying wish. The 83 year old, via FaceTime, spoke to Ross, 56, about her despair over the disease and how much she felt that more research should be done into the topic.

Barbara Windsor after she sadly passed away last night.

After it was revealed that British icon Barbara Windsor had tragically passed away, tributes have been flowing in from her various co-stars.The actress, whose little act of kindness gave Dermot O'Leary a career boost, sadly lost her life to Alzheimers at the age of 83. Barbara's EastEnders on-screen son Ross Kemp took to Instagram and paid a touching tribute to her.

Ross Kemp and Tamzin Outhwaite were among the 'EastEnders' actors to wish their former co-star Dame Barbara Windsor a happy 83rd birthday. The former Peggy Mitchell actress - who was recently moved into a care home amid her battle with dementia, leaving her husband Scott Mitchell feeling "awful" - turned 83 on Thursday (06.08.20), and several of her former soap colleagues have sent her birthday wishes.

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In 2015, dementia overtook heart disease as one of the biggest killers in the UK.The word dementia refers to a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem solving or language.The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Ross Kemp has been raising awareness in his recent documentary, Living With Dementia, after his former on-screen mum and close friend Barbara Windsor revealed in 2018 that she was living with Alzheimer’s.