'I feel like a muppet': Lucien admits defeat as his crush on Amy comes to nothing after Kerry accuses her of leading him on

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

Feeling foolish: Lucien talks to Big Brother about his disappointment that nothing will happen between him and Amy

Yesterday he was warned against falling for the redheaded Essex girl by a couple of his fellow housemates.

And tonight, Lucien Laviscount laid his cards on the table and admitted he felt like a 'muppet' after Amy Childs revealed that she doesn't fancy him.

The young actor headed to the Diary Room and poured out his disappointment to Big Brother and said it had been confirmed what everyone had told him about her.

Looking forlorn and wrapped in a blanket, he said: 'It’s like your parents tell you you're going to Disneyland Florida and then you find out you’re going to Disneyland Paris…. it's not the same.


Heart-to-heart: Lucien tells Amy he is happy for them to just be friends

'I feel like a muppet… I got shot down.'

Earlier, he had been out in the garden with Amy and Kerry Katona but when he left to use the bathroom, he overheard Kerry tell Amy not to lead him on, to which Amy responded that she wasn't attracted to him.

As Big Brother throws the housemates a cocktail party, Kerry decides to try and encourage the romance but Lucien gets fed up of chasing Amy around and shuns her.

She runs over to him and playfully punches him and then rolls on top of him before he tells her to stop teasing him.


Give us a cuddle: Amy goes to give Lucien a hug...


... and ends up jumping on him and rolling off the sofa


The pair later have a heart to heart in the garden and Lucien admits that he got the wrong impression because he was 'under a spell' which he couldn't shake off.

He then tells the beauty therapist that he is more than happy to be just friends with her.

Meanwhile, the housemates woke up this morning divided after yesterday's pose off saw Take This win the battle of the bands.


To the victors the spoils: Take This are treated to a full English breakfast for winning the bands task


Take This - consisting of Paddy, John, Bobby and Darryn, were treated to a full English breakfast while the other band Kela - Edward, Kerry, Lucien and Amy - woke up having spent the night camping outside.

Darryn declares that the fry-up is 'gold dust' and tells Big Brother that the 'room service has been brilliant' as he and the other three tuck into their feast.


Are you hungry? John kindly offers his leftover breakfast to Kerry


John feels sorry for his twin and the others so takes leftovers out to the groupies in a plastic bag but is told off by Big Brother for spending time with them.

As his punishment, he must got to the Diary Room and sign hundreds of Take This posters, to which he shrugs and says: 'In one night I signed 2,000 autographs in Germany.'


Let the RSI begin: As punishment for mixing with the 'groupies', John is made to sign hundreds of Take This autographs

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What on earth is Abbey Crouch not wearing? WAG leaves little to the imagination as she arrives at GQ Awards in barely-there dress

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

What's happened to your dress, Abbey? Mrs Crouch leave little to the imagination in a lacy number as she arrives at the GQ Men of the Year Awards

When you're battling with scores of other sexy female celebrities for the red carpet cameras, it's a good idea to make sure you're wearing something that will definitely stand out.

Which Abbey Crouch clearly had in mind as she got dressed for the GQ Awards last night - even if it looked like she hadn't got dressed at all.


The desired effect: If Abbey wanted all eyes on her last night, then that's certainly what she got


The model, 25, arrived at the bash in London in an outfit that left very little to the imagination.

The black lacy number barely covered her, revealing her bra and knickers underneath the flimsy lacy mesh and tassels.

She sent the flashbulbs into a frenzy as she walked down the red carpet at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden in towering black heels.


The Doctor and real-life assistant: Matt Smith, who won most stylish man, poses with girlfriend Daisy Lowe


And while the attention-grabbing dress may not have been suitable for the cool windy evening, it had the desired effect on the crowds who were waiting to glimpse a few celebs but couldn't keep their eyes off the Liverpudlian model.

It also showed off her sensational figure, which she has managed to regain just six months after giving birth to her first child, daughter Sophia..

She was without footballer husband Peter Crouch, and arrived alone at the event, which honours and recognises the most influential and debonair men of the year.


Pint-sized pop stars: Kylie Minogue cosied up to Tinie Tempah after he won the Solo Artist of the Year award

And while all eyes were on Mrs Crouch, she also had to do battle with the other girls who arrived with their men on their arms and looked equally as sensational.

Daisy Lowe also opted for lace but her dress was less revealing that Abbey's, even though it clung to her curvaceous figure in all the right places.

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Strictly Come Dancing 2011: Holly Valance, Nancy Dell'Olio and Lulu bring the glamour as full dancing lineup is revealed

By SARAH FITZMAURICE and GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

Glamour girls: Holly Valance is set to strut her stuff on this year's Strictly Come Dancing show

There isn’t a shortage of glamour in this year’s show with Australian actress Holly Valance, sexy Italian Nancy Dell’Olio and Sixties pop star Lulu showing off their twinkle toes.

Other lovely ladies lined up for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing include One Show host Alex Jones and Waterloo Road actress Chelsee Healy, who will be donning sequins and feathers aplenty for the competition.

Former Neighbours star Jason Donovan and McFly drummer Harry Judd will be strutting their stuff and hoping to impress on the dance floor.



Sizzling salsa: Nancy Dell'Ollio and singing superstar Lulu have also accepted the challenge to show off their shapes


And there are plenty of former sports stars taking part, with former boxer Audley Harrison and tennis star turned TV presenter Dan Lobb putting on the tap shoes for size.

Robbie Savage, who has denied he is taking part to his fans on Twitter, is also joining the lineup, which may leave some fans bemused by his recent posts.

His move from the football pitch to the ballroom will raise a few eyebrows among football fans who knew him as one of the most aggressive figures in the game.

He was once dubbed the dirtiest player in the Premiership, on account of the mass of yellow cards he picked up during his career.


Music to your ears? Former Neighbours actor Jason Donovan and McFly drummer Harry Judd will also be showing off their moves


Sports stars: Former tennis player Dan Lobb, former boxer Audley Harrison and football bad boy Robbie Savage will be shaking their things on the show this year


Savage has since carved out a career as a Radio 5 Live broadcaster, picking up a Rising Star prize at the Sony Radio Academy Awards earlier this year.

Finishing off the lineup are actress Anita Dobson, impressionist Rory Bremner, astrologer Russell Grant and former MP Edwina Currie.

The show will once again be hosted by Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly and the judging panel will also remain unchanged with Len Goodman joined by Alesha Dixon, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli to critique the hopefuls.


Strictly Come Sparkling: Waterloo Road star Chelsee Healey, actress Anita Dobson and One Show host Alex Jones will be donning the glitter and sequins


Salsa shakers: Stargazer Russell Grant, former MP Edwina Currie and impressionist Rory Bremner


Claudia Winkleman will also be supporting Tess on the nail-biting Sunday night results show.

The stars will be seen joining their new dance partners this weekend, but the pairings are being kept under wraps until then.


This year's series will feature the biggest scale live programme so far, with a broadcast from Wembley Arena in front around 6,500 fans for Children In Need.

Strictly starts at 6.10pm on BBC One, Saturday 10th September.


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Kelly Brook dazzles in Hollywood glamour at as Emma Watson punks it up in tartan and black leather at GQ's big award night

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

She's a bit of all white: Kelly Brook looked every inch the Hollywood glamourpuss in a long white dress as she flashed her most dazzling smile for the cameras at the GQ Man of the Year Awards tonight

It might be a night that recognises the most influential and debonair men of the year, but Kelly Brook and Emma Watson were determined to make sure the ladies were very much in the spotlight too.

And the two girls couldn't have contrasted more as Kelly brought some old school Hollywood glamour to the red carpet while Emma kept it youthful and funky at the GQ Man of the Year Awards tonight.

Miss Brook, 31, looked absolutely sensational in a long flowing white dress that clung to her curves and complemented her beaming smile and wavy long locks.


Handsome couple: Kelly poses proudly with her beau Thom Evans as they soak up the attention from the flashbulbs


The wide smile didn't leave her face as she posed for the cameras alongside her rugby player boyfriend Thom Evans who looked proud as punch to be on her arm.

The couple were followed into the ceremony by Harry Potter star Emma Watson, 21, who flaunted some punk rock glamour in a tartan prom dress which she teamed with a black leather jacket.


Rock chick: Emma Watson kept it fun and punky in a tartan prom dress, black leather jacket and towering black heels



Playful: Emma waves to the waiting fans as she skips along the red carpet

Looking fresh-faced in barely-there make-up, her short hair was slicked back behind her ears as she posed on towering black studded Christian Louboutin heels for the cameras, her black polished fingertips posed on her hip.

Both Emma and Kelly were guests at the annual event which this year took place at the Royal Opera House in London's Covent Garden.


Emerald Queen: Kylie Minogue arrive at the bash in an unusual fur coat with a leather belt...


... which she took off once inside to reveal her sexy corset-style short black dress


And despite the focus on the men of the year, the two girls weren't the only females demanding the flashbulbs' attention.

Like Emma, Sophie Dahl also opted for tartan and arrived in a black and red shorted checked dress and a long black coat, her long legs peeking out from beneath the buttons.


Pop princesses: Pixie Lott and Holly Valance also opted for LBDs for the glamorous event


All grown up: Girl band The Saturdays looked very sexy as they posed together on the red carpet


Of course, no red carpet event would be complete without an abundance of Little Black Dresses and the ladies didn't disappoint.

Kylie Minogue gave her younger counterparts a run for their money in her short corset-style dress and rocked the outfit up with leopard print peep-toed heels, big wavy hair and dazzling jewellery which she showed off once she had shed her big emerald green fur coat.



X Factor's finest: Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke were both the picture of pop star perfection as they arrived at the awards


Holly Valance and Pixie Lott also opted for an LBD dress for the glitzy event as did WAG and model Abbey Crouch, even if hers left rather little to the imagination.

Long and black was the order of the night for Daisy Lowe and E4 presenter Jameela Jamil, while presenter Claudia Winkleman brought some casual chic to proceedings in a white dress and black leggings.


To boldly go: TV presenter Louise Redknapp and model Lara Stone stood out from the award show black in their blue and orange dresses


See-through: E4 presenter Jameela Jamil showed off her slender frame in a short black dress and chiffon skirt while Daisy Lowe's lacy number clung to her curves


X Factor stars Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke oozed pop star perfection in their long dresses, with Leona, 26, opting for a simple yet elegant long white tasseled dress, while Alexandra, 23, stood out in a black and blue tie dye effect gown.

They were joined by fellow chart toppers The Saturdays who might be the biggest girl band at the moment, but looked all grown up in their sexy little dresses as they posed together outside.


From LA to London: Instead of a glamorous dress, Charlize Theron opted for chic wide trousers and a silky halterneck


Charlize Theron brought a touch of Hollywood to the night but instead of a dress, she opted for wide, high-waisted trousers and a silky halterneck top.

But let's not forget that the night was about the boys and there was a parade of sexy fellas attending the awards, including Bradley Cooper who won Best International Man, Benedict Cumberbatch, who won Best Actor, and Matt Smith who scooped Most Stylish Man.


Men of the year: Actor Bradley Cooper and musician Jamie Cullum looked very sexy and dapper as they arrived at the event



BBC boys: Matt Smith, who plays Doctor Who, poses with Idris Elba, best known as Luther, after winning the most stylish man award

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'I've never felt sexier!' Boot camp pays off for TOWIE's Gemma Collins as she shows off her new and slimmer figure

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

Feeling good: Gemma said as her weight has dropped, her confidence has grown

Back in May she bemoaned her 17-stone frame and said she was eager to lose six stone and get into a size 12 again.

And it would appear that the hard work, strict diet and tough boot-camp days are paying off handsomely for Gemma Collins.

The Only Way Is Essex star looked fantastic as she posed for a couple of bikini shots which showed off her new slimmer frame.


Out with the old, in with the new: TOWIE's Gemma Collins shows off her new and slimmer figure after shedding three dress sizes


The saleswoman has dropped three dress sizes to a size 14, having shed 3st 9lb in almost four months and said she has never felt sexier.

Speaking to new! magazine, Gemma, 30, said she is now oozing with confidence.

She said: 'I can’t wait to get down to Ann Summers! I've never felt sexier. As much as I said I was confident before, I really feel sexy now, not fake sexy. It was false confidence before.'


Working up a sweat: Gemma gives it her all at boot camp


But she admitted that the tough exercise regime and the strict dieting hadn't been easy - especially attending Boot Camp.

She said: 'I was packing my bag after three days. It was so different to what I was used to and it was such a shocker being in such a disciplined regime.

'I sent my friend down to the trainer to tell him I was leaving because I didn’t have the guts to say it myself.'


But she stayed and her perseverance has proved to be paying off even if her fast food cravings almost got the better of her.

In the last series of TOWIE, Gemma was seen setting her sights on nightclub owner, Mick Norcross, father of Kirk, but was left disappointed.

However, she now says she is happy to be single to focus on her fitness and diet regime but would also like to find a nice man - and one that's younger than her.


On track: Gemma looked sleek in demin and lace at last night's Jeans For Genes party

The full interview with Gemma is in this week's new! magazine out today

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Pictured: New York street turns into a disaster zone for new Avengers movie... as Robert Downey Jr joins cast for more action packed scenes

By ELLIE GENOWER

Disaster zone: A street in midtown New York City was turned into a disaster area earlier yesterday for the forthcoming blockbuster movie The Avengers

With plumes of smoke, a pile up of bright yellow taxis and burned out cars, it looked very much like a disaster had happened in a midtown Manhattan street yesterday.

The road provided the dramatic setting for big budget action movie The Avengers, which is currently shooting in New York as the city prepares to mark the tenth anniversary of 9/11.


Mayhem: New York taxis pile up and a car is burned out on the Manhattan set yesterday


Extras and crew members swarmed around in between breaks from filming the movie, which features a star-studded cast including Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans.

The stars filmed several action shots for the movie over the weekend, all reprising their superhero roles seen in previous films based on Marvel comic characters.


To the rescue: Iron man star Robert Downey Jr was filming in the guise of alter ego Tony Stark in the Central Park area of the city this weekend


Today's dramatic street scenes are clearly a reflection of the film's big budget status - it is rumoured to be costing in the region of $150 million.

Several different scene set ups in the city appeared to have included car pile ups and burned out vehicles, with one area showing with the remains of a jet engine, though to be the superhero's method of transport.


Need for speed: Downey Jr, as alter ego Tony Stark gets into a convertible sports car for one new scene


The film tells the story of Nick Fury (Samuel L Jackson) director of the peacekeeping organisation S.H.I.E.L.D., who recruits Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) Thor (Hemsworth) and Captain America (Chris Evans) to save the world from destruction.

The weekend saw Robert Downey Jr on set filming in a black sports car, appearing as his suited alter ego millionaire Tony Stark, who becomes Iron Man.

According to Chris Evans, Stark and his character Captain America will see a bit of conflict in the movie.

'I think there's certainly a dichotomy - this kind of friction between myself and Tony Stark,' Evans told MTV.


Super jet: A section of fuselage sticks into the side of a wooden prop in one area of the city


Ready to save the world; Several cars were destroyed and covered with rocks for use in one scene


'They're polar opposites. One guy is flash and spotlight and smooth, and the other guy is selfless and in the shadows and kind of quiet... and they have to get along. They explore that, and it's pretty fun.'

Elsewhere, Scarlett Johansson has been busy in the guise of her Iron Man 2 role The Black Widow, wearing the character's trademark black catsuit.

Jeremy Renner also stars as Hawkeye, the world's greatest archer, and British actor Tom Hiddleston reprises his role as Loki from recent hit movie Thor.

Renner was seen alongside Johansson and Evans filming some high octane chase scenes over the weekend.


To the rescue: Jeremy Renner, Scarlett Johansson and Chris Evans have been busy filming several action scenes amidst the rubble


In addition to filming in New York, the cast and crew are also expected to shoot scenes in New Mexico and Los Angeles.

The Avengers team originally made its début in print in 1963 and was created by Marvel comics writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby.

The film is set for release in North American in May 2012.


Hammering it home: Chris Hemsworth towered over co-star Robert Downey Jr as they prepared for a scene

The Avengers explosion scene in Pershing Sq 9-4-11


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The Avengers - Extra Video Clip 1


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'You're too good for her, she's playing games': Paddy warns Lucien off Amy while Kerry tells him to be careful

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

Just be careful: Kerry Katona snuggles up to Lucien Laviscourt as they discuss Amy Childs in the garden

Yesterday he was slammed for his serial flirting even though he clearly only had eyes for Amy Childs.

But Lucien Laviscount has been warned off the Essex redhead after Paddy Doherty told him that she was playing games with him.

And Kerry Katona, who is friends with Childs, also warned the young actor to be careful and said he should wait until he leaves the house before making a decision about her.


What does she do? Paddy Doherty moans about Amy avoiding cleaning the house because she's too busy in front of the mirror


She also told him that she would be looking out for him as they started they day lying on the sofa talking about the vajazzle queen.

Lucien admitted that he thinks she is playing up to the cameras and that he doesn't believe a word she says even though Kerry, careful not to slag off her friend, said she disagreed.

But she told him: 'If she messes my lad around, she's got me to deal with. Just be careful.'


Cleaning? What cleaning? Amy is too busy with her rollers to grab a duster and help her housemates


Paddy, on the other hand, was more forthcoming in his opinion of her, having bemoaned her beauty regime to Big Brother and then telling Lucien she was no good for him.

As the other housemates spent the morning cleaning and tidying the house, Paddy went to the Diary Room to moan about Amy.

He said that she takes three hours to get ready and added: 'She does nothing. The only thing that girl does is her hair, the girl does nothing. She takes her beauty regime very seriously.'


Cosy: But moments later, Amy upped and left Lucien's side, prompting Paddy to call her a player


Steady as they go: The boy band must try and hold their pose for as long as possible....


.. as they went head-to-head with Kela in a pose-off competition


Paddy told him: 'You’re too good for her, she’s playing games. She's playing with you.'

Kerry, who was pacing the room after jumping on Lucien on the bed and cuddling him, added: 'I agree 110 percent.

'This house does crazy to people. She's a sweet girl but wait til you get out as this is not the right environment.'

Meanwhile, attentions were soon drawn to the Battle of the Bands task where Paddy, Darryn, Bobby and John formed a boy band, Take This, Kerry, Amy, Lucien and Edward made up a girl band and rehearse and perform for a music video.


Who can last the longest? John and Lucien were the last ones standing at the end of the pose-off


The next task was a 'pose-off' where each band would have to pose for as long as they possibly could without moving.

It came down to John and Lucien with John being declared the winner meaning Take This won and were given a champagne party with the house being transformed into the Brotherly Hills Hotel.

KELA also had to adopt the role of devoted fans and have to sleep in the garden and perform duties for the band including carrying out specific rider requests.





Wrap up warm: John and Bobby bid goodnight to the losing 'band' who now have to sleep outside for the night as their groupies


These included 'the groupies' being given a large bucket filled with different coloured sweets and each each band member asking their groupie to separate their favourite coloured sweet from the rest.

Once finished, all sorted sweets were taken to the Diary Room for Big Brother to check before Kerry, Amy, Lucien and Edward could become normal housemates again.


Blame Van Halen: Kerry and Amy go through buckets of sweets separating the colours just like the urban rock 'n' roll myth about the rock band and their infamous M&Ms rider request


Day 19: Three in a Bed CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER JEDWARD


Celebrity Bg Brother 2011 :: Celebrity Battle Of The Bands - The Pose Off.


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