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Spectator
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Spectator
The triumph of Noel Edmonds
When Deal or No Deal hit our TV screens in 2005, it soon became a national obsession. I remember hotfooting it from the train station to my house, desperate to make sure I didn't miss it. This was the most infatuated I'd been with a TV show since I was child. Noel Edmonds, the show's presenter, was a big reason why: his witty banter with contestants and the show's fictional 'banker' had me – and Britain – captivated. Deal or No Deal was basically just people opening boxes. In most presenter's hands it would have been a bit of a yawn. But Edmonds made it appointment viewing. Edmonds is one of the great figures of British television Now, thank goodness, Edmonds is back: after a seven-year hiatus, he's returning with a new series exploring his life in New Zealand, where he runs an 800-acre estate. ITV's Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure, which starts tonight, is full of quirk: he refers to his third wife, whom he met when she was his make-up artist on Deal or No Deal, as his 'earth angel' and explains that all the clocks in their house are fixed at 11.06, the time the couple first met. Edmonds looks amazing for 76 and puts this down to a wellness routine that includes crystal healing, tranquil power, infrared saunas and oxygen chambers. TV hosts are often a bit weird and if you measure Edmonds against more bland presenters like Dermot O'Leary and Ben Shephard, he seems very weird. But perhaps the side of us that now sniggers at Edmonds is uncomfortable with the Edmonds in ourselves. We'd love to be chasing our dreams as enthusiastically as he is. We probably wish we too could be so open about our own idiosyncrasies, so we laugh at his instead. But there's another side of us that can't help but cheer him on. It's this side he appeals to in his new show. 'Maybe people who have had negative thoughts about me personally will see this and see an honesty, a sincerity, a commitment, a positivity,' he says. 'Maybe a few of them will change their views'. Let's hope so. Around the time that his stint on Deal or No Deal came to an end in 2016, people stopped laughing with Edmonds and laughed at him instead. It's not hard to see why: Edmonds cuts a curious figure. There's something of the Lassie dog about his appearance, and the way he's embraced so many unserious TV shows while often taking himself painfully seriously doesn't sit well. Alan Partridge and David Brent both poked fun at him, perhaps an indirect tribute from their creators, who surely took some inspiration from Edmonds. But his kooky personality shouldn't mean that we ignore something that isn't often said about him: he is one of the great figures of British television. Born in Essex, Edmonds started off on radio before moving to TV in the 1980s, where he presented Multi-Coloured Swap Shop, my first favourite programme. The madcap entertainment show was broadcast live for three hours on Saturday mornings, and allowed kids to phone-in and swap unwanted belongings with other children. He also presented Top of the Pops, Top Gear and Telly Addicts, and became the toast of television during the 1980s thanks to his impish energy, which chimed with a more optimistic nation. He was the first British broadcaster to brand himself distinctly from his shows, and he began to sometimes refer to himself in the third person. In the 1990s, he presented Noel's House Party, which was regularly watched by 18 million viewers and was described by a senior corporation executive as 'the most important show on the BBC'. The stunning success of the series, and its bulbous hero Mr Blobby, showed how Edmonds could tap into our sense of silliness, but it was dropped in 1999, when viewing figures started to fall. Edmonds, who'd been omnipresent on the airwaves for nearly three decades, suddenly disappeared. But when he came back six years later it was with something special. In the dark, moody Bristol warehouse where Deal or No Deal was filmed, he raised the tension by increasingly injecting a spiritual edge. He encouraged talk of telepathy, of box numbers having different energies and of a mystical force being at work in the game. You don't get that on Countdown. Wearing tight floral shirts, with his trademark bouffant still going strong, he was as charismatic as ever. As the atmosphere became ever more esoteric, he seemed a bit like an aspiring cult leader who hoped he'd finally found his flock. Where The Weakest Link had a bitchy host in Anne Robinson, Deal or No Deal had one who preached positive thinking to the contestants. A producer said later that the role was 'God given' for Edmonds. The columnist AA Gill wrote that watching Deal or No Deal was 'like putting heroin in your remote control'. That was a ridiculous thing to say: it was far more addictive than that. But the show's success didn't last, so Edmonds took his spiritual message beyond the studio. He claimed that he'd found an electromagnetic pulse machine that 'tackles cancer' and suggested that the disease may be caused by a 'negative attitude', a remark he later apologised for. Edmonds also offered to phone up people's sick pets and give them a motivational talk, even counselling a cat live on air on the Jeremy Vine show on Radio 2. He told the Guardian that the UK's population was at least ten million higher than official figures, saying that he worked this out using a formula he devised called 'the three 'F's' – food, faeces and farewells'. Edmonds went from national treasure to something of a joke. He upped sticks to New Zealand in 2018, settling in Ngatimoti, a small town at the north end of New Zealand's South Island. Many of his fans thought that was it. But now – thank goodness – Edmonds is back. I can't wait to watch him on TV again.
Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Noel Edmonds' New Zealand life and love of cosmic energy is unveiled in ITV show
Having left showbusiness, Noel Edmonds is enjoying a new life in New Zealand, where he focuses on energy, healing crystals and being in tune with the cosmos... Ever wondered what happened to Noel Edmonds? For decades, he used to rule the radio waves and Saturday night telly, then suddenly he disappeared. Cut to Noel in his swimming trunks standing under an icy cold shower saying gratitudes, with a few sheep wandering around in the background. In 2018, Noel turned his back on showbusiness and moved 11,500 miles away with his wife Liz to New Zealand. 'I think I might have found my paradise,' he says in Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure, which starts tonight (June 20) on ITV at 9pm. The couple have spent the last two years building a business in the quiet town of Ngatimoti. River Haven, with the strapline 'Positively Together', boats a vineyard, coffee cart, general store, and a restaurant and pub, called The Bugger Inn. On their 800 acres of land, Noel also wants to create a wellness sanctuary and even New Zealand's first energy garden, whatever that is. 'I am John Wayne, I am Clint Eastwood!' says Noel, delighted to be holding a power tool. He's clearly still a showman. This three-parter follows the challenges, from being accepted by the locals, to bad weather, the absence of tourists and everyone else going bust. But most fascinating is the insight into Noel's complete dedication to energy and healing. Lying under a quartz crystal healing bed, the 76-year-old talks about his 'light bulb moment' about his health - 'We are all body energy systems'. He dedicates his good health to six things - nutrition and good food, good 'structured' water, pulsed electro magnetism, tranquil exercise, vibe (his term for 'visualisation of body energy;) and meditation. Throw in some cold showers and ice baths (we see him with his shirt off A LOT), saunas and a hyperbaric oxygen chamber three times a week and 'I am rocking,' he says. There is much talk of the matrix and universal energy. The couple even has a big clock permanently set to the specific time Noel and Liz met - she was his make up artist on Deal or No Deal. Noel says: 'Liz was sent to me. She is an Earth angel. The sustenance of her energy is my life blood. You will never pull us apart because we are one. I believe it's a gift from the cosmos. This was the time of my life.' Noel also opens up about the negative press he has received, saying: 'I do actually care what people think about me. Criticism does hurt. I'm hugely sensitive.' And he explains that he left Britain because the country changed so much. He says: 'I missed a quieter country. We're not trees, so we can move.' Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure is airing on ITV tonight at 9pm. There's plenty more on TV tonight - here's the best of the rest.. ALISON HAMMOND'S BIG WEEKEND, BBC1, 8.30pm In the last of this brilliant series, which will surely be commissioned for a second round, Alison spends the weekend with world champion boxer Tony Bellew. Visiting his house in Southport, Alison learns that Tony and his wife, Rachael, are in the middle of big house renovations. He opens up about life after retirement, sharing his struggles with boredom, missing the thrill of fights and the toll his boxing career has taken on his health. Tony reveals that due to the number of punches he's taken to the head, his memory has been affected, and he fears that there may be more health implications to come. He also shows Alison the ropes and puts her through her paces in the ring, revealing that he owes his life to his boxing gym. After taking on Tony on the pads, Alison and Tony head to Goodison Park, not only the home of Tony's beloved football team but the site where he won his world championship title. NOT GOING OUT, BBC1, 9pm For old school Friday night comedy, with a relentless stream of gags, surely this wins every time. Lee Mack, a veteran of the one-liner, plays Lee, who constantly finds himself in ridiculous, farcical situations, causing his wife Lucy (Sally Bretton) to spend the entire episode rolling her eyes. In this instalment (Mack's favourite episode), Lee brings a battered box back from the tip, with no idea what is in it. 'When I was a kid, going through the bins was like flicking through the Argos catalogue,' says Lee as he rips the box open. But gets a shock when he opens it in front of Lucy and finds what looks like a dead body, but actually turns out to be a robotic sex doll. 'It can't be human, the face looks like it's silicon,' says Lucy. 'Have you not seen Love Island?' quips Lee. What follows is the usual caper as Lee starts to realise what he's actually dealing with. EMMERDALE, ITV1, 7.30pm After a restless night, Robert bumps into Victoria outside Keepers. He clearly wants to avoid opening up to her about his time in prison. After she finally sits him down in Keepers for a chat, Vic's left worried that Robert still thinks he can win Aaron back. After Charity makes clear that she's definitely accompanying Sarah to her cancer operation, Sarah eventually expresses her gratitude. Paddy enlists Bob's help as he tries to get Bear to open up about what's burdening him. CORONATION STREET, ITV1, 8pm Debbie breaks the news to Ronnie and Leanne that she needs to cancel the awards ceremony as there's a flood at the hotel, but Leanne offers to host it at Speed Daal. Todd finds Theo in the living room repeatedly snapping the elastic band on his wrist. Millie tells them that living with her mum is stressing her out, but when Theo suggests she stays with them a bit longer, will Todd agree? Dee-Dee and James clash over Laila.
Western Telegraph
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Freeview TV's may need retune after ITV Quiz channel launch
ITV Quiz launched this morning (June 9) at 9am on channel 28 – the former home of ITV Be – that closed yesterday after 11 years. The channel will air popular game shows such as Lingo, Wheel of Fortune, Tenable, Deal or No Deal and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. It will run from 9am to 1am every day. An ITV spokesperson said: 'ITV Quiz promises the very best in game show entertainment from the iconic classics to recent hits and with an array of star-studded quizmasters at helm including Graham Norton, Stephen Mulhern, Warwick Davies, Mel Giedroyc, Jeremy Clarkson and more. 'Whether it's trivia games, picture games, parlour games, general knowledge or simply luck and chance, ITV Quiz has something for everyone from the devoted trivia buff to the casual quizzer.' The channel should appear automatically, but some TV setups may need retuning depending on how old they are. Has ITVBe been removed from Freeview? It was announced back in April that ITV Quiz would be replacing ITVBe, which was known for being the home of reality TV series such as The Only Way is Essex. TOWIE and other shows that were broadcast on ITVBe such as The Real Housewives franchises will now be shown on ITV2 instead. The move comes as a number of hybrid streaming channels are now more widely available on Freeview. Top 10 Best British TV Series Freeview channel updates In recent weeks, a new shopping channel has made its debut in some regions, while children's channels POP and Tiny Pop are now more widely available to stream. Two music channels were also rebranded. Recommended reading: That's Dance is now known as That's Pride (channel 76) and That's Oldies is now That's Summer (channel 78). Freeview states: 'You will need to retune to update your TV and keep your channels and TV Guide up to date.' ITV Quiz is now available through Freeview 28, Freely 22, YouView 28, Freesat 119, Sky Q 131, Sky Glass 125, Virgin 119 and streaming on ITVX.
IOL News
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
‘Deal or No Deal Celebrity' returns for a second season with more A-listers set to make a difference
'Deal or No Deal Celebrity' host Katlego Maboe. Image: Instagram. The celebrity edition of 'Deal or No Deal' is set to return for a second season. Hosted by TV personality Katlego Maboe, the popular game show returns to the small screens this Saturday, June 14 with a new season featuring 52-hour episodes. 'Deal or No Deal Celebrity' is a spin-off celebrity edition that sees South African A-listers going up against the Banker for money that goes towards charity. From singers to content creators, the show will be showcasing some of the country's household names such as Sol Phenduka, Sithelo Shozi and Langa Mavuso as they compete against the show's Banker to win money for a good cause. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ #DealOrNoDealCelebSA is back for Season 2! Catch the drama this Saturday at 18:00 on @Official_SABC1. Watch your favourite celebs take on the banker for charity. Which celeb do you think will take the hot seat first? — Deal or No Deal Celebrity SA (@DONDCelebrityZA) June 6, 2025 After raising R2.2 million for more than 40 charity organisations across South Africa in season one, more celebrities will be on the show to change even more lives. Former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi, Robot Boii, Vusi Nova, Sophie Ndaba, Tswyza and Zolani Mahola are some of the celebrities that have participated in the game show. Notably, media personality Rorisang Thandekiso and TV presenter Pearl Modiadie are the only two celebrities who hit the jackpot prize and won R250,000 for their charity of choice. Thandekiso made history in 2024 and became the first person to win the ultimate jackpot for charity on the show. She generously decided to donate her winnings to Paediatric Care Africa, a non-governmental organisation that provides essential medical care to children across the country, with a special focus on remote areas where access to healthcare is scarce or non-existent. The donation funded the shipment of a 40-foot container from the UK, filled with vital medical supplies, furniture, and mobility aids. Earlier this year, Modiadie won the R250,000 grand prize for Tshepang Care Centre, a charity based in her hometown. The centre provides crucial support to vulnerable individuals and families in Thembisa, offering food assistance and social services. Located in Thembisa, the Tshepang Care Centre is situated in the Vusimuzi informal settlement, an area plagued by high unemployment rates.
Wales Online
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
ITV makes major announcement and it involves Jeremy Clarkson and Ben Shephard
ITV makes major announcement and it involves Jeremy Clarkson and Ben Shephard A brand new channel has taken over from ITVBe. ITV has revealed a major announcement that'll mean a huge change for the likes of Jeremy Clarkson and Ben Shephard. Just weeks after it was confirmed that ITVBe would be shutting down and shows like The Only Way is Essex and The Real Housewives of Cheshire would move over to ITV2, a new channel will be launching in its place. The broadcaster has now revealed ITV Quiz, a dedicated channel bringing brain-teasing entertainment to viewers, will be available from 9am to 1am every single day. In recent years, ITV has brought back several new gameshow formats with celebrities at the helm, including David Tennant's Genius Game, Stephen Mangan's twist on The Traitors titled The Fortune Hotel, Lee Mack's The 1% Club, and Adam and Ryan Thomas' 99 To Beat. The broadcaster has also brought old favourites back to life, including the You Bet! Revival and Deal or No Deal with Stephen Mangan. ITV Quiz's launch month this June will also show off award-winning formats like Lingo, Tipping Point, Wheel of Fortune, Tenable and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Article continues below Viewers can now watch Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? on a different channel (Image: ITV ) ITV This Morning viewers distracted as Sam Thompson debuts bold transformation READ MORE: Announcing the news, a press release shared: 'For nearly 70 years, quiz shows have consistently been a part of ITV's DNA. 'One day after the channel launched in September 1955, Take Your Pick made history as the first British TV quiz to offer a cash prize. 'Within three years, ITV had turned quiz shows into a national obsession - airing them six nights a week.' 43 million viewers have watched a quiz show on ITV channels in the last year alone - which is 69% of the population. Meanwhile on ITVX, quiz shows have amassed a 185 million streams. The release continued: 'ITV Quiz promises the very best in game show entertainment from the iconic classics to recent hits and with an array of star-studded quizmasters at helm including Graham Norton, Stephen Mulhern, Warwick Davies, Mel Giedroyc, Jeremy Clarkson and more. ITV has revived several gameshows including Deal or No Deal, this time with Stephen Mulhern (Image: (Image: ITV) ) 'Whether it's trivia games, picture games, parlour games, general knowledge or simply luck and chance, ITV Quiz has something for everyone from the devoted trivia buff to the casual quizzer.' The ITV shake-up was announced earlier this year, with several ITVBe shows moving to the schedule that already homes Love Island and Big Brother. Article continues below With The Only Way Is Essex turning 15 this year, ITV described the change to ITV2 as a 'homecoming' on a 'supercharged' channel, as it originally aired there for the first 12 series. It now joins comedies like Family Guy, original commissions G'Wed and favourites like Olivia Attwood's Price of Perfection. ITV Quiz is now available to watch through Freeview 28, Freely 22, YouView 28, Freesat 119, Sky Q 131, Sky Glass 125, Virgin 119 and streaming on ITVX.
