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Simon Cowell’s temporary replacement for Britain’s Got Talent unveiled

TV star has been undergoing surgery, forcing him to miss out on a number of appearances

The Independent UK · Oct 13

Simon Cowell to be replaced by familiar face for Britain’s Got Talent auditions

The Chase host Bradley Walsh will stand in for Simon Cowell during auditions for Britain’s Got Talent in October, according to reports. Walsh, who is also known for playing Graham O'Brien, the companion to Jodie Whittaker on Doctor Who , has reportedly been drafted in while Cowell recovers from surgery.…

The Independent UK · Sep 29

All the BBC TV shows axed amid broadcaster's £500m savings plan

Television shows have been cut across comedy, entertainment, sport and news as the corporation takes big swings for savings

Evening Standard · Sep 10

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Gladiators star reveals what Bradley Walsh is really like when the cameras stop rolling

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, aka Nitro, spoke glowingly about the 66-year-old veteran presenter

Evening Standard · Aug 3

BBC Axes 'Live at the Apollo', Blankety Blank' and 'Celebrity Mastermind' in £500M Cutback Drive

The BBC is cancelling 'Live at the Apollo', 'Blankety Blank', and 'Celebrity Mastermind' as part of a £500 million savings plan, adapting to declining licence fee income and changing viewing habits.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30

BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live At The Apollo

The corporation previously announced plans to decommission TV shows and reduce its development spend.

Evening Standard · Jul 29

BBC axes three big series in budget cuts – including beloved show on air for 22 years

‘Tough choices’ had to be made, the BBC says, as show that launched Michael McIntyre to fame is put out to pasture

The Independent UK · Jul 29

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Why Bradley Walsh won’t be hosting Blankety Blank this year

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The Independent UK · Jul 28

Bradley Walsh explains reason why he cannot host popular TV game show this year

The broadcaster and actor currently hosts programmes including The Chase, The Chase Around The World, and Gladiators

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Bradley Walsh cannot host Blankety Blank this year: ‘I just don’t have the time’

Evening Standard · Jul 27

Joe Pasquale says there is no good comedy for over 60s: ‘There are 400 channels on telly but none for our age group’

Comedian, 64, continues to perform as part of the ‘Prat Pack’ with other TV stars

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Anne Hegerty leering ominously around an ice-cream stand in Rome? The Chase Around the World is pure summer silliness

3/5 The much-loved quiz gets a ‘Race Across the World’-style makeover – it shouldn’t work, but it’s plenty of fun all the same

The Independent UK · Jul 16

The Chase star Anne Hegerty gives insight into finances after being ‘worked into the ground’

ITV quiz phenomenon underwent an intense production schedule before filming was ‘frozen’ for a year

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Former Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli says a man shouldn’t host the show

The former judge has said he thinks it will be ‘better for them to find two women to replace Tess and Claudia’

Evening Standard · Apr 3

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The Independent UK · Mar 28

Strictly Come Dancing’s new presenters: the stars rumoured to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

Rumours of who could replace presenters have been circulating for months

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17

Stop paying comedians to go on holiday! Why comics’ travel shows need to end

Alexander Armstrong, Lucy Beaumont, Bradley Walsh … when will commissioners stop sending standups to other nations? It’s not like they have any insight or connection to these places – it has to end

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Paddington Bear and Queen Camilla share marmalade sandwiches at Windsor Castle

The late Queen Elizabeth II famously appeared in a comedy sketch with Paddington Bear

Evening Standard · Feb 25

Queen and Paddington Bear share marmalade sandwiches at star-studded reception

Camilla thanked the bear for attending the event, celebrating the final of the BBC 500 Words, a children’s story writing competition.

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Evening Standard · Jan 13

Gladiators to return for new season with three new games

In the hit BBC game show, hosted by father and son Bradley and Barney Walsh, elite athletes take on contenders in three new challenges.

Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2025

Celebrity Gladiators: Joe Wicks and Sam Thompson reveal what it really takes to be a contender

Sam Thompson and Joe Wicks share how filming the Celebrity Gladiators Christmas special pushed them to their limits and what happened when they finally met

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025

Who will replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Strictly?

After an emotional final and glowing tributes, attention has turned to who could become the new hosts

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025

James Jordan backs Vernon Kay to take over Strictly role from wife Tess Daly

The professional dancer also tipped Zoe Ball and Bradley Walsh.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

The Chase quizzer praises Bradley Walsh as ‘the ultimate pro’

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The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

The Chase’s Darragh Ennis reveals ‘surprising’ behind the scenes fact about host Bradley Walsh

Darragh Ennis has shared a "surprising" behind the scenes fact about The Chase host Bradley Walsh.

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025

The stars you won’t see on the BBC highest salaries list – and why

Broadcaster does not have to disclose salaries of stars whose programmes were made by independent companies

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