Gordon Ramsay to teach cookery in women’s jail after success of Gordon Behind Bars

Gordon Ramsay to teach cookery in women’s jail after success of Gordon Behind Bars

GORDON RAMSAY is set to head back to prison for a second telly show â€" this time in a FEMALE jail.

The chef is currently on Channel 4 in new series Gordon Behind Bars, in which he teaches male lags how to cook and set up a business.

The show, filmed at Brixton Prison in south London, pulled in 2.9million viewers for its launch on Tuesday, thrilling Gordon and Channel 4 bosses.

And despite having a rough time during filming, which saw him being barracked by lags and having to stop a fight, the fiery TV chef says he is up for doing it all over again.

Gordon told TV Biz he was now planning a second series set in a women’s jail and that he was also looking at returning to Brixton to see how the prison business â€" the Bad Boys’ Bakery â€" is getting on.

The firm make cakes and wraps which now sell to 11 branches of Caffe Nero in London and there are plans to roll their products out across the rest of the country.

Gordon said: “There is an idea about going into a ladies’ prison which will be interesting. And I would definitely go back to Brixton.”

The chef said he had also got the support of David Cameron for his campaign to get more prisoners working. He presented his ideas to the Prime Minister when the pair met recently at an event organised by children’s charity Ray Of Sunshine, which Gordon is an ambassador for.

Gordon said: “We had a charity gig recently for Ray Of Sunshine where we got to see David Cameron.

“He asked how it was going and I said that it was tough and that I found it harder than I had expected.

“We have sent the business plan in and are following everything up because it needs supporting.”

He added: “Think of all of those people in prison and barely ten per cent are getting anywhere near work.

“I hate that negative energy and whenever I have had a setback in life I have turned it around and focused on how I can turn this huge negative into something positive.

“I believe there are massive missed opportunities in prisons.”

Lydia Louisa gets the chop from Big Brother

Lydia Louisa gets the chop from Big Brother

The 25-year-old got the boot while fellow nominee Deana Uppal was saved and left to a chorus of boos from the audience.

Speaking to BB host Brian Dowling afterwards, she said: “I think I always expected it.

“Coming on here was a massive risk for me. I knew having someone who’s in the public eye as a partner, some people don’t like it.

“I could have been gone in the second week, so for me it’s been like a month in there.”

Lydia, who gave singer fiancé Andy Scott-Lee a big smooch as she left the house, also spoke about playing up to the cameras.

She said: “I don’t think you can be the real person in there. It’s so intense, it’s so petty, you can’t be like you are in the outside world.

“I was always an easy target. I didn’t feel like I could relax — I was obviously a vulnerable target.”

Lydia, who has previously been romantically linked to stars including Mickey Rourke and Jack Osbourne, said she would like to see Conor McIntyre get the chop next.

His “bullying” antics on the show sparked almost 1,000 complaints to Ofcom.

The watchdog is investigating after he swore at and abused Deana.

Lydia also said she would like sex-swap housemate Luke Anderson to win.

Paddy McGuinness performs Riverdance on Mad Mad World

Paddy McGuinness performs Riverdance on Mad Mad World

His fancy footwork makes a lively opener to Mad Mad World, which starts today.

The show sees celebs team up with comedians in a quiz about news stories from around the globe.

Team captains Rufus Hound and Rhys Darby will be joined by Janice Dickinson, Louis Walsh and Jason Byrne for tonight’s show at 10.20pm on ITV1.

Paddy described it as “lots of laughter and a bit of light-hearted education about the world and its inhabitants.”

A SELF-MADE millionaire will disguise himself as a cash-strapped cad in a bid to find love for a new TV show.

Wealthy middle-class Chris, 24, admits he has relied on his money and material objects to succeed in dating.

But now he is set to go undercover to find a woman who will fall head over heels for him rather than his wallet.

Undercover Lover airs on Channel 4 on July 8.

Alesha Dixon says she is best pals with Amanda Holden after judging on Britain’s Got Talent

Alesha Dixon says she is best pals with Amanda Holden after judging on Britain’s Got Talent

While saucy comic David Walliams’ jokey flirting with fellow judge Simon Cowell grabbed headlines, off-screen, Amanda and Alesha were quietly becoming firm friends.

Alesha said: “Simon and David had the bromance but Amanda and I are just as close, maybe closer. We’re 100 per cent friends.”

And the singer confirmed that although next year’s contracts are yet to be signed, all four judges will return for next year’s BGT.

Alesha said: “Simon’s really open about not wanting to change the panel. We all want to come back and can’t wait for 2013.”

Alesha was poached by Simon from Strictly Come Dancing.

On the BBC show she had to fight for acceptance, having replaced Arlene Phillips. But on BGT, Alesha was an instant hit.

She was relieved at the warm welcome, especially from Amanda.

Alesha said: “On BGT prior to the live shows, all the focus was on David and Simon’s lovely bromance but when the live shows happened you could see Amanda and I genuinely got on really well.

“I had respect for Amanda before I met her and she was so welcoming to David and me.

“She took me out for coffee and we had a good chinwag and we both got on. We’re just grateful for doing something we both enjoy.”

Unlike on The X Factor, where the female judges have had endless wardrobe competitions, Amanda and Alesha planned their outfits together â€" with a little help from their stylists of course.

Alesha said: “Amanda is so straight talking, I love that about her and she’s good fun.”

While Alesha has a background in music, first with band Mis-Teeq then as a solo artist, she is glad Simon picked her for BGT over The X Factor.

She said: “I love being on BGT. I watch X Factor and I’m a fan but it’s a completely different show because on the X Factor the judges are competing against one another so there is bound to be that bit of tension, whereas we’re in it together as a team.”

With Simon currently in LA filming X Factor USA, Alesha has grown closer to David too. So much so they’ve joined the official Show Your Support Olympics campaign together.

Alesha says: “There is this natural chemistry there and that’s all you can wish for.

“I had a nice dinner with Amanda and David the other week. We try to keep in touch when the show’s not on because we all really get on. David isn’t always naughty â€" he was quite chilled when we went out for dinner, but he’s always witty and making jokes. He’s such a good guy and such great value.”

Alesha is looking forward to the Olympics. She said: “I can’t wait, I’m such a massive sports fan. I can’t wait to see the track and field events, that’s my favourite part.

“It’s a really strong year for this country.

“BGT was an amazing start to the summer, then the Diamond Jubilee, now the Olympics are coming... ”

Alesha is showing her support with the limited-edition supporters’ scarf â€" available to buy now from the official Olympic clothing and homeware supplier, Next, in store or online at next.co.uk.

Finnish broadcaster YLE to cover Olympic Games and not BBC

Finnish broadcaster YLE to cover Olympic Games and not BBC

YLE will produce events in the Olympic Stadium as part of a deal with the International Olympic Committee.

The BBC will have little part to play in the stadium, apart from providing the odd camera to focus on British competitors.

Because of the size of the Games, broadcasters from different countries will produce different sports on behalf of the IOC’s Madrid-based company, Olympic Broadcasting Services.

The Beeb will be in charge of sports such as rowing, boxing and tennis.

Other national broadcasters involved include those from Cuba, which will oversee the volleyball, and China, which is in charge of filming badminton and gymnastics.

Charlie Sheen beds Selma Blair

Charlie Sheen beds Selma Blair

The troubled actor, who was axed from US sitcom Two and a Half Men last year, stars as a former pro baseball player turned therapist in his latest show.

The 46-year-old plays Charlie Goodson, who holds anger management therapy groups at his home.

Charlie is sleeping with his best friend Kate, played by Cruel Intentions star Selma.

And in the series premiere, which aired on US channel FX last night, he was seen stripped off and in bed with the brunette beauty.

Charlie turns to Kate when he realises he still has his own anger issues after he takes a lamp and almost bashes his ex-wife's new boyfriend Sean, played by Brian Austin Green, over the head.

Ex TOWIE stars Mark Wright and Maria Fowler meet up in Marbs

Ex TOWIE stars Mark Wright and Maria Fowler meet up in Marbs

The former stars of the ITV2 hit, both 25, had a drink together at The Sisu Boutique Hotel bash.

Maria was wearing shorts over her white and gold-sequinned swimsuit and had a pink bow tied in her hair.

While Mark had stripped to just his red swim shorts and a backwards cap.

Mark headed to Marbella with a group of friends just a week after returning from LA, where he had spent six weeks filming new ITV2 show Mark Wright's Hollywood Nights.

The reality TV star fell for US volleyball player Chelsea Rashoff, 22, during the trip.

But he appeared to have put the heartbreak of leaving the beauty in America behind him today as he laughed with Maria and got a boxing lesson from pal James DeGale.

The boxer and Olympic gold medallist showed Mark how to throw a punch as they chatted by the pool.

Maria headed out to Sisu just hours after landing in the Spanish resort.

She tweeted earlier today: "Just landed. Bring on the fun!!!!!! Funniest flight ever! X."

And just two hours after that she added: "On way to sisu x."

Before she later revealed: "Omg drunk!"

True Blood's Anna Paquin: Sex scenes are completely comfortable

True Blood's Anna Paquin: Sex scenes are completely comfortable

The actress, 29, is married to Stephen Moyer — who also stars in the vampire show — and says that the two men are "buddies".

Speaking to Redbook magazine, Anna said: "'We feel completely comfortable together.

"Everyone is very respectful of each other’s boundaries ... They’re all very gentlemanly about it.”

Anna, who plays Sookie Stackhouse in the show, met Stephen, alias Bill Compton, on the set of the programme.

Their characters were also lovers, but later split up on screen.

Yesterday it was revealed that Anna and Stephen are having twins.

Talking about motherhood, Anna said: "I have a side that’s very nesty, and another that thinks, 'Let’s lock up the house and go away for five months'."

Stephen has two children Billy, 12, and Lilac, ten, from previous relationships.

Shocking giant meteor hits London

Shocking giant meteor hits London

In footage of the meteor "landing" in central London you can hear a huge bang and cries of frightened people.

The video then shows footsteps running towards the source of the noise.

The mystery stars of the clip arrive to find a squashed car under a giant glowing rock.

But it was only a stunt by Eden TV to launch their "science month".

Throughout July, the broadcaster is showing back-to-back science programming, all day and every day.

Click here to download the latest flash player.

LONDONERS are shocked as giant rock smashes into a car in Covent Garden

What's in the Matt black box, Doctor Who?

What's in the Matt black box, Doctor Who?

The time-travelling science-fiction hero, played by Matt Smith, was filming scenes on location for the new series of the hit science-fiction show.

Acting out a scene from what is believed to be episode four of the hit, rumoured to be titled Cubed, the handsome star who plays the Time Lord clutches a mystery box and tries to have a further peek using a magnifying glass.

Earlier this week it was revealed that Call The Midwife star Jessica Raine has landed a role in Doctor Who.

The brunette will play a character named Emma Grayling alongside the Doctor, Matt Smith, in episode Phantoms of the Hex, according to her online CV at her acting agency Gordon and French.

It was recently revealed that the first episode of Doctor Who's seventh series will be called Asylum of the Daleks.

Other guest stars confirmed for the new episodes include Dougray Scott, Ben Browder, Rupert Graves, David Bradley and Mark Williams.

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Can Atkins-style diets raise heart attack risk for women? Eating high levels of protein can increase chance by a quarter

Can Atkins-style diets raise heart attack risk for women? Eating high levels of protein can increase chance by a quarter

By Sophie Borland

PUBLISHED: 18:42 EST, 26 June 2012 | UPDATED: 11:37 EST, 29 June 2012

Unbalanced diet: Women with diets low in carbohydrate but high in protein were found to be more at risk from heart attacks

Women on the Atkins-style diet could be in danger of heart attacks and strokes later in life, claim researchers.

They found that regularly eating large amounts of protein but very little carbohydrate increases the risk by more than a quarter.

Experts are now urging women to follow a balanced diet rather than trying to cut out potatoes, bread, rice and pasta.

Researchers from Greece and Sweden carried out a 15-year study on 43,400 women aged 30 to 49.

Those whose diets were low in carbohydrate but high in protein were found to be 28 per cent more at risk from heart attacks and strokes.

But the researchers, based at the University of Athens, said the likelihood that they would fall victim was still very small.

If 10,000 women followed the Atkins-style diet, an extra five would be likely to suffer a stroke or heart attack compared to another 10,000 women eating normally.

Victoria Taylor, senio r dietitian at the British Heart Foundation, said: ‘This study highlights the need for us to achieve balance in our diets.

'Don’t feel you have to choose between carbohydrates or protein. Eating a mixture of all food groups, rather than cutting anything out completely, will help you to stay healthy inside and out.

Full English? A diet high in protein but low in carbohydrates can play havoc with cholesterol levels, say scientists

‘Try and include lean proteins and low-fat dairy, wholegrain and high fibre carbohydrates, along with lots of fruit and veg and small amounts of healthy fats.

‘Enjoying all of these in a balanced way is far better for your heart and your waistline than trying to stick to a strict diet.’

The study is published on the British Medical Journal’s website.

A typical Atkins-style diet plan consists of eggs and bacon for breakfast, a chicken salad for lunch and fish and broccoli for dinner. 

A spokesman for the Atkins diet said: 'To suggest this is a report on an 'Atkins-style' diet is misleading. This observational study simply states that 'fewer carbs' and 'higher protein' intake was associated with higher incidence of heart disease. In fact, Atkins is a nutritional strategy which stresses nutrient-dense carbohydrates as part of a balanced eating plan.'

The diet was devised by American heart specialist Robert Atkins, who died aged 72, in 2003.

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Ross Kemp: It’s War-ford on EastEnders

Ross Kemp: It’s War-ford on EastEnders

The Walford legend said he didn’t envy Letitia Dean’s soap comeback â€" because he found the filming too relentless.

Ross, who is currently fronting a second series of his Sky1 HD show Extreme World, had the role of Grant Mitchell from 1990 to 1999, returning briefly from 2005 to 2006.

Letitia played his wife Sharon and they ran the Queen Vic together. Speaking about her return, he said: “I’ve always liked Letitia, she’s a lovely girl. You know, don’t underestimate how hard the people work in EastEnders â€" and I say this as someone who has done nearly a year in Afghanistan.”

Asked if he’d consider returning, he refused to rule it out.

He said: “Well, I doubt it but never say never.”

Ross’s latest series of Extreme World sees him travel to Venezuela where murder and kidnapping are rife. He also investigates witch-hunt-related murders in Kenya and Tanzania.

Other stops on Ross’s journey include the south of France, and New Orleans.

A new Bo-som buddy for Princess Bea

A new Bo-som buddy for Princess Bea

The Voice runner-up, real name Lady Catherine Anna Brudenell-Bruce, was buddying up to the Queen’s granddaughter at a private fashion party.

Bo’s royal connections don’t end with knowing Bea. She went to school with Kate Middleton while her cousin, underwear model Florence Brudenell-Bruce, had a fling with Prince Harry.

Bo and Bea, both in peach coloured outfits, were snapped chatting and giggling together at the exclusive bash at the Old Selfridges Hotel in London on Wednesday. At least it will have taken Bo’s mind off her upcoming court appearance.

She is to testify at the October trial of her estranged father Lord Cardigan. He has pleaded not guilty to assault and criminal damage charges.

Model beauty Kelly’s in full bloom

Model beauty Kelly’s in full bloom

The 32-year-old model unleashed her inner flower power as she left home to hunt for diamonds at an exclusive London jewellery store.

She’s the perfect English rose.

It’s just murder on Hollyoaks tonight

It’s just murder on Hollyoaks tonight

Her body is discovered by Brendan Brady (Emmett J Scanlan) in the Channel 4 soap.

Bosses were so keen to keep the murder plot under wraps that Karen Hassan â€" who plays Lynsey â€" postponed her leaving party until last night.

A show insider said: “This has got to be soap’s best kept secret. No one even knew Karen was leaving. It will lead to a big whodunit plot.”

CORRIE DATE FOR SUE

CORRIE DATE FOR SUE

The actress, most famous for playing Barbara in The Royle Family, began filming scenes as Gloria Price in April.

She should have made her debut in the ITV soap earlier this month but the scenes were scrapped after she suffered a mystery illness.

Sue, who plays the mother of Rovers landlady Stella Price, is now on the mend and hopes to start filming again next month.

A source said: “It’s taken a bit of time to write Sue back in because the writers needed to find the perfect scenario to introduce her character. The new scenario is even better than the first one.

“From the few days Sue was in before she fell ill, everyone was impressed at how wonderfully she fitted in.”

TOWIE sisters show off their jumbo assets at airport

TOWIE sisters show off their jumbo assets at airport

The girls, who looked almost identical as they arrived at Las Vegas' McCarron International Airport for their flight home, showed off their jumbo assets in matching low-cut white tops.

The blondes had swapped the huge collection of bikinis they had worn over the past week for casual tracksuits and flip-flops for the trip home.

But they kept the holiday spirit alive by keeping their shades on — despite being inside the airport.

The stars of the ITV2 reality show were on their way back to the UK after enjoying a sunshine break with a group of girl pals.

Sam, 21, tweeted yesterday: "Home time from Vegas :-( had the most amazing time with all my best friends ... To top it off we met Cher !! Haha x x."

And today she added: "We're back in Essex !! Feels like bed time for me ! Time difference is gonna be a killer x."

Sam also seemed to be looking forward to seeing boyfriend Joey Essex again, revealing: "@JoeyEssex_ can't wait to see u x x x."

Billie, 22, said today: "Back home in essex ... Had the most amazing time in vegas !!! Now im going to bed as im sooooo tired ;-) xxx."

New Girl star Zooey Deschanel is the first guest judge on new season of US show

New Girl star Zooey Deschanel is the first guest judge on new season of US show

The quirky singer and actress, 32, rocked a deep purple frock with frills on the shoulders as she made her show debut.

She joined judges Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy for the 200th episode of the American show.

The brunette, who stars in US comedy New Girl as Jess Day, is the first star panellist to appear on season 9 of the programme which is hosted by Cat Deeley.

New Girl returns to E4 on Tuesday July 10 at 9pm.

The show had previously screened on Channel 4, and the move was announced earlier this month.

The broadcaster said they believed the show will have a stronger appeal with E4's younger audience.

A Channel 4 rep said: "We're constantly looking at what's best for our content across the portfolio of channels and while we were very happy with New Girl's performance on C4, we saw that the profile of New Girl was skewing significantly younger than the C4 slot average and was more in line with the E4 target demographic.

"E4 is the ideal UK home for Jess and the guys and we're very excited to see them move there in June."

The comedy - starring Deschanel, Jack Johnson, Max Greenfield and Lamorne Morris - regularly topped the monthly charts on the broadcaster's catch-up services.

It previously aired at 8.30pm on Fridays on Channel 4.

Kim Kardashian: I'll never be comfortable with my body

Kim Kardashian: I'll never be comfortable with my body

The US reality TV star, who was listed in FHM's top 100 sexiest women in the world poll again this year, revealed: "I'm such a perfectionist I don’t think I'm ever really comfortable.”

Speaking on ITV1's morning show Lorraine today she added it is her thighs she hates the most, saying: “I still have some cellulite.”

Challenged that her fans adore her legs, Kim added: “Yes, with Spanx on. Trust me, they are like the greatest invention.”

Kim, 31, who is dating US rap star Kanye West, also told host Lorraine Kelly that the next season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, her reality show with her family, will be the "wildest" yet.

She said: “It is the wildest season ever, you are going to love it. It is a lot of Kourtney and Scott, and their changes of getting ready for baby number two.

"My mum and Bruce have a really interesting dynamic of their relationship.

"My mum 25 years ago had an affair on my father and that’s why they got a divorce. And the guy, her boyfriend, sort of comes back into the picture.”

The star added she was loving being an auntie to two-year-old Mason Dash Disick, her older sister Kourtney's first child, saying: “I love being an aunt, I'm like obsessed with my nephew, he’s just like the best thing that’s ever happened to our family.”

Mark Wright cuddles up to bikini-clad beauty in Marbella

Mark Wright cuddles up to bikini-clad beauty in Marbella

The former TOWIE star posed for a picture with the pretty fan as he relaxed in a bar in the Spanish resort today.

The 25-year-old only jetted out to Marbs this morning, but is already attracting a lot of female attention.

A host of ladies have been keen to meet the Essex lad and have their photo taken with him.

He tweeted earlier today: "Just landed in marbs !! Long time no see. This should be fun. Sleek nightclub 2night !! Sisu pool party 2mo x."

Mark has only just got back from LA, where he spent six weeks filming his new ITV2 reality show Mark Wright's Hollywood Nights.

While he was in the US Mark fell for 22-year-old volleyball player Chelsea Rashoff.

He was spotted saying a tearful goodbye to the brunette at LAX airport just two weeks ago.

His heartbreak doesn't appear to have lasted too long though, he couldn't keep a smile off his face today.

Phillip Schofield hits out in Holly Twitter pic row

Phillip Schofield hits out in Holly Twitter pic row

The presenter blasted: "I swear there can be no greater force against all womankind than Liz Jones. She is inconsistent, bitter, nasty and unhinged."

His angry tweet followed an article in the Daily Mail by reporter Jones.

She had taken offence to a make-up free picture Holly had posted of herself on Twitter on Sunday.

Holly had uploaded the snap of her wearing her nightie at home, and added: "Lunch done,Me however still in nightie! Makeup!x."

But Jones claimed the pic was "anti-feminist" and dubbed Holly a "playground bully".

She wrote: "Holly Willoughby - who appears on TV with eyelashes so long they probably contribute to the El Nino effect and lips so red and plumptious she resembles a drag queen - this week posted a picture online to prove she doesn't really need all that artifice, so dewy is she, with such teeny, tiny pores.

"I wager these supposedly bare-faced snaps are not what they seem: their lashes have probably been dyed and enhanced with extensions, brows tinted, skin tanned.

"That luscious, artfully tousled hair has been dyed a fetching shade, kept in perfect condition - and often supplemented with extensions.

"Not admitting all the effort that goes into looking so radiant and 'bare-faced', not showing us the join, as it were, is tantamount to denying you have had a facelift, wear Spanx, or have a personal trainer."

She later added: "My feeling is that not wearing make-up is in fact anti-feminist. Women like Holly ... are saying to the rest of us: I am too busy to wear make-up at home.

"I am not vain, or frivolous, I am DEEP. My husband loves me for who I am: naturally gorgeous.

"These women are the ultimate playground bullies: they know men hate make-up (my husband used to say I was like a moth, leaving dark smudges on him in my wake), so they pretend they need no help.

"I think it’s rude to bare your face to the world, although I’m sure an army of super-busy mummies will post comments saying they never wear even a slick of Vaseline on their lips, so adored are they by their husband and children, so packed their lives, so bright their brains....

"Let’s not forget that make-up, as well as being our armour, protecting us as we face the world, can also be fun. Decorating our faces, enhancing the good bits, covering up the less good, has been practised for millennia.

"Putting on make-up is a part of being a woman. It’s all about degree, isn’t it? Maybe tweezing the chin hairs, but foregoing the Hollywood bikini wax.

"And, yes, perhaps instead of trowelling on make-up what I really need is to shore up my ego. I should be a bit braver, and hide less behind a mask.

"But unlike the Hollys ..., the rest of us have the humility to admit we need a little bit of help."