BANJO'S GOT SOME NECK
Diversity star Ashley Banjo hoping to win Britain’s Got Talent for a second time
ASHLEY BANJO has persuaded three troupes of celebrities to strip naked in front of the nation.
And now the Diversity star has his heart set on another unprecedented challenge — winning Britain’s Got Talent for a second time.
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I can reveal the dancer and choreographer behind the hit ITV show, The Real Full Monty, has entered the Diversity youth team into this year’s series.
The body-popping youngsters, called Diversity Juniors aka DVJ, are masterminded by Ashley, and have already been a hit with audiences and the judging panel during auditions.
A source said: “Ashley really could make history here, Diversity Juniors are that good.
“He’s very much behind the scenes but is certainly the driving force behind their success.
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“It’s going to take something strong to beat them.”
It’s not the first time some of the DVJ have performed on BGT.
They appeared alongside Ashley and his Diversity co-dancers for a special performance at last year’s final.
Afterwards, Ashley hinted that a new generation of stars were on the horizon, having conceded he was getting “too old” to perform high-energy moves.
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Diversity caused a stir when they beat favourite Susan Boyle to win the Britain’s Got Talent crown in 2009.
They have since gone on to perform their own tours across the UK, while Ashley has seen his profile grow as a judge on Sky One’s Got To Dance and ITV’s Dancing On Ice.
But he is also now known for his role in The Real Full Monty specials in which himself and groups of celebrities stripped off on stage to raise awareness of cancer.
He’ll be eyeing a role on the BGT judging panel next...
BGT: Diversity have some serious moves
LABOUR OF LOVE FOR EM
GOING through childbirth three times hasn’t stopped Emma Willis wanting to get closer to the action –?as she has signed up to a show about midwifery.
The TV presenter, who hosts The Voice and Big Brother, is fronting a new UKTV documentary series called Emma Willis: Delivering Babies.
The W Channel six-parter will see her spend three months in a hospital as a maternity care assistant.
Emma will work day and night shifts, and be responsible for admitting prospective parents into the ward, taking blood pressure and assisting in birthing suites.
The host, right, who is married to Busted rocker MATT, was inspired to follow in her mother’s footsteps, after she spent 40 years working in a hospital.
Emma said: “If I wasn’t doing my current job, I would have loved to work in a hospital. Blood, guts and the workings of the body have always fascinated me.
“I can’t wait to fully immerse myself in a busy maternity ward, alongside the truly incredible midwives and nurses who work there day in, day out.”
The mums-to-be will be in for a shock...
He's Teri pleased
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GREAT British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood doesn’t hold back when judging contestants’ bakes.
But he was anything but tart to telly icon Teri Hatcher in the Stand Up To Cancer special, on Channel 4 tonight.
The flirtatious chef gushed over the Desperate Housewives star’s muffins before giving her a coveted Hollywood handshake.
Teri faced off against chat-show host Alan Carr, Paralympian Kadeena Cox and comedian Aisling Bea, in the signature challenge.
Paul said: “They do look incredible. The height that you’ve got, the colour that you’ve managed to achieve.
“Wow. I’ve never seen anything like it, I think it tastes unique.”
Paul will be hoping his new lover Summer Monteys-Fullam doesn’t mind his flirting when she tunes in.
Yesterday, the barmaid, who is 30 years his junior, deleted her Instagram account after The Sun on Sunday revealed their romantic trip to Mauritius.
— SIX nominees for Virgin TV’s 2017 must-see TV moment – including Stormzy's Love Island appearance and the revelation of the 13th Time Lord – have been revealed.
The winner will be announced at next month’s Baftas.
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— JESSIE Wallace return to EastEnders was never going to be low-key.
Here, her character Kat Slater has met her match with mouthy Karen Taylor, played by Lorraine Stanley.
The pair attempt to put their differences aside in tonight’s episode – but end up in a row in the launderette, flinging their washing at each other.
Talk about airing your dirty laundry in public...
SOAPBOX
SHONA tells David he needs to stop messing her about on Coronation Street.
Soon afterwards, he quizzes Maria about HIV tests, before heading to an STI clinic.
He gives them Gary’s name, but when they start asking about his recent sexual history, David bottles it and runs for the door.
At home, Shona has packed a bag but, as she heads out, David grabs her and kisses her passionately.
Elsewhere, Craig’s obsessive compulsive disorder rituals are becoming harder to control.
Meanwhile, on Emmerdale, Brenda rumbles Laurel and Bob again.
With revenge on the brain, she gets payback when she finds Laurel’s purse on a table. This won’t end well.
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