
McCall defends rapid weight loss on Biggest Loser
Davina McCall has defended the rapid weight loss on the opening episode of The Biggest Loser. The presenter said: ”They are not crash-dieting, it’s all sensible eating and exercise. That amount (1st 13lbs) is what Claire did and actually they are just kick-starting their metabolisms, and a lot of that is just fluid in the first week.”
Filming underway for Torchwood
Filming is underway on the next instalment of Torchwood, subtitled Miracle Day. The show commences production yesterday morning according to the show’s official Twitter feed which said: “Day 1. First shot 8:01am. Coffee pots are bottomless today.”
Sawalha tips Vanilla Ice for win
Eliminated Dancing On Ice contestant Nadia Sawalha has tipped Vanilla Ice as a potential winner of the show, saying that if viewers see the real personality of the rapper then he could take it out. She said: “If I had to describe him, I’d say he was a ‘thoroughly nice chap’. If people get to see that then he could win through as well.”
American shows renewed for more seasons
ABC has renewed its comedy series’ Modern Family and Cougar Town for third seasons along with an eighth season for Grey’s Anatomy and a fifth for its spin-off Private Practice. The Middle will also return for a third season with Castle picked up for a fourth. Desperate Housewives and Brothers & Sisters are yet to be greenlit for new seasons.
Snoop Dogg to guest on 90210
Snoop Dogg will make a guest appearance on an episode of drama series 90210. The rapper will make a brief cameo along with his daughter Cori Broadus who will have a small acting role as well.