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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Huge popstar signs up to Celebrity Gogglebox in first ever reality TV appearance alongside TV favourite
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CELEBRITY Gogglebox have signed up a major popstar in his first ever reality TV appearance. The Channel 4 show has seen a raft of famous faces join the programme this summer and now it's adding a chart-topping music star and a TV and comedy favourite to the bill. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Rag'n'Bone Man has teamed up with Romesh Ranganathan for Celebrity Gogglebox Credit: Channel 4 6 It will be the singer's first reality TV stint Credit: Getty 6 The duo will make their debut on Friday's show Credit: Channel 4 The Sun can revealed that Human singer Rag'n'Bone Man - whose real name is Rory Graham - has signed up to the programme to make his first ever reality TV appearance. The 40-year-old will be seen on screens for the first time tomorrow night to watch through all of the nation's favourite shows. He will be joined by comedian and TV host Romesh Ranganathan on the sofa. Romesh is best known for hosting the revival of The Weakest Link as well as his shows on BBC Radio 2 and his partnership with Rob Beckett. Confirming their appearance on the show in a light-hearted clip, a deadpan Romesh said to the camera: "Hello I'm Romesh and this is Rory [Rag'n'Bone Man]. "We are gonna be on Celebrity Gogglebox, aren't we?" Rag'n'Bone Man, dressed in a pink T-shirt, then added: "Yes we are, this Friday at 9pm." It will be the popstar's first foray into the world of reality television following a string of successful albums and singles. The star has won Brit Awards and even duetted with global superstar Pink on the hit, Anywhere Away From Here. Rag'n'Bone Man and Romesh are the latest famous duo to take on the role of Gogglebox critique. Luke Littler reveals he's signed up to HUGE reality show alongside YouTuber mate The Sun were the first to reveal last week that Darts superstar Luke Littler had become the programme's biggest signing. The 18-year-old paired up with his close pal and popular internet personality, AngryGinge. Also appearing on the current run of the show are Nick Grimshaw and Richie Anderson. 6 They are the latest famous duo to sign up Credit: Channel 4 6 Romesh is best known for working on The Weakest Link Credit: BBC
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Huge popstar signs up to Celebrity Gogglebox in first ever reality TV appearance alongside TV favourite
CELEBRITY Gogglebox have signed up a major popstar in his first ever reality TV appearance. The Channel 4 show has seen a raft of famous faces join the programme this summer and now it's adding a chart-topping music star and a TV and comedy favourite to the bill . 6 Rag'n'Bone Man has teamed up with Romesh Ranganathan for Celebrity Gogglebox Credit: Channel 4 6 It will be the singer's first reality TV stint Credit: Getty 6 The duo will make their debut on Friday's show Credit: Channel 4 The Sun can revealed that Human singer The 40-year-old will be seen on screens for the first time tomorrow night to watch through all of the nation's favourite shows. He will be joined by comedian and TV host Romesh is best known for hosting the revival of The Weakest Link as well as his shows on BBC Radio 2 and his partnership with Rob Beckett. Read More on Gogglebox Confirming their appearance on the show in a light-hearted clip, a deadpan Romesh said to the camera: "Hello I'm Romesh and this is Rory [Rag'n'Bone Man]. "We are gonna be on Celebrity Gogglebox, aren't we?" Rag'n'Bone Man, dressed in a pink T-shirt, then added: "Yes we are, this Friday at 9pm." It will be the popstar's first foray into the world of reality television following a string of successful albums and singles. Most read in Reality The star has won Brit Awards and even duetted with global superstar Pink on the hit, Anywhere Away From Here. Rag'n'Bone Man and Romesh are the latest famous duo to take on the role of Gogglebox critique. Luke Littler reveals he's signed up to HUGE reality show alongside YouTuber mate The Sun w Darts superstar The 18-year-old paired up with his close pal and popular internet personality, Also appearing on the current run of the show are and . 6 They are the latest famous duo to sign up Credit: Channel 4 6 Romesh is best known for working on The Weakest Link Credit: BBC 6 The Human singer has had a successful music career Credit: Getty
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Where to find your nearest Tango Ice Blast to survive the heatwave
The UK is enjoying (or suffering through) a heatwave, and we're all doing our best to keep cool. But when opening every window in your house won't cut it, and the office air conditioning is on the blink, there's only one thing for it: a cheeky Tango Ice Blast. Our favourite cinema drink, which comes in flavours including strawberry and kiwi, lemon, orange, and even bubblegum has a special place in the nation's heart. The popular flavour combination of blue raspberry and cherry is even jokingly touted as the 'drink of the bisexuals' for resembling the colours of the purple, pink and blue flag. It is Pride Month, after all. Comedian Romesh Ranganathan also once declared the drink to be 'unadulterated joy', and dreamt of having his very own machine at home. Fair enough, Romesh. For all those hoping to enjoy a deliciously tangy Ice Blast without shelling out for a film ticket, we bring good news: it isn't just cinemas that sell them… Tango have got this firmly covered, as there's a map on the website with every single Ice Blast location in the UK pinned. There are cinemas, supermarkets, service stations and dessert shops – and there's even an option for companies to apply for a machine on the Tango website. If you can't bear the thought of going outside, Just Eat also delivers them. Simply type in your postcode on the website, et voilà. Sugary, icy goodness at your fingertips. Earlier this year, various supermarkets and stores, including B&M, Nisa, Spar, Co-op, Iceland, and Home Bargains, launched a ready-to-drink version of the Tango Ice Blast. At budget retailers B&M, Iceland, and Home Bargains, the drinks cost £3.35 per two-litre bottle. While that might sound a little bit steep (it also won't be icy), it comes in the same tangy flavours die-hard fans know and love: cherry and raspberry – and is considerably cheaper than the £9 some cinema goers have previously reported paying for one drink. In the r/Britishproblems Subreddit, @FloatingPencil previously suggested that 'as soon as it's warm, every Tango Ice Blast and McD's milkshake machine within 10 miles stops working.' After all, don't we all just want an icy drink to get us through? More Trending 'Blew my mind when I found out an off-licence near me had an Ice Blast machine just chilling at the back,' @DanHero91 added. '£3 instead of the monstrous cinema prices.' @itshippyzoe confessed that they were in 'dire need' of a Tango Ice Blast during a previous heatwave. Since it was 'killing' them at the time, a serving of icy goodness seemed their only way of respite. View More » 'There's nothing stopping you from buying foodstuff at the cinema, you don't have to see a film to buy them,' @Fatso666 reckoned in the comments, while @SquareBev joked that 'Blackpool Pleasure Beach might be your only hope' of finding one. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Does drinking alcohol in the sun really get you drunk faster? A doctor shares their verdict MORE: Discontinued Marmite product dubbed 'food of the gods' finally returns to supermarkets MORE: UK heat health warning upgraded to amber with temperatures set to hit 33°C Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
Daily Record
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Romesh Ranganathan opens up about turbulent childhood as dad sent to jail for fraud
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan has opened up about his teenage years as his life was turned upside down when his father went to prison. TV presenter and comedy star Romesh Ranganathan has recently opened up about his turbulent childhood when his father was sent to prison for two years for fraud. Opening up on Radio 4's show Desert Island Disc, the comedian shared how his life was completely turned upside down due to his father's actions. At the time of the imprisonment, Romesh was a teenager living in Crawley. He recalled that he was attending a private school at the time when he, his younger brother and mother were forced to move out of their family home and into a Bed and Breakfast. He said: "My dad had fallen into financial trouble. What it turns out is that he'd lost his job and he was trying to make money in this sort of Sri Lankan Del Boy way, and it wasn't working out. "And he couldn't keep up the mortgage repayments on their house. And they couldn't afford, even with my scholarship, they still couldn't afford the fees at this school I was going to." To make matters worse, it soon became apparent that his father Ranga was having an affair, reports the Mirror. When is father disappeared for several days, Romesh recalled having to ask the "other women" where his dad was. In doing so, Romesh found out that his father had been arrested. He explained: "She tells us that my dad had been arrested three days previously, and he had been involved in some sort of fraud case. I don't know why we'd not heard, why he'd not got in touch, but this lady knew. "He ended up going to prison for two years, or just under two years. You know, I remember my dad being convicted and going to prison the day before my birthday. "I think it's my 15th birthday. And so my friends are having a party for me. I just went and pretended that wasn't going on because you want some normalcy." "Because for a while, we moved out of the house, and then a counsellor gave us a room in a bed and breakfast." Speaking to Lauren Laverne, Romesh said that he remembered his mother crying during this period of time and that she managed to get a job as a cleaner to help provide for her sons. When his father did come back home after being imprisoned, Romesh said they were able to patch up their relationship over time. The 47-year-old said: "On my dad's 60th birthday, by that time, our relationship had really kind of improved. I'd had kids at that point, and I saw the way that my dad was being with my children. "I was like, I've never seen this side of my dad, and we're in a really good place. My memory of my dad is of like a flawed tornado." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Romesh also candidly spoke about his struggles with mental health on the Radio 4 show, admitting that he had thought about taking his own life more than once and saw it as a solution to his emotional turmoil. While he admits that he has experienced serious dark periods in this life, he has now learned how to manage those times. He touches on some of his experiences through his comedy shows, but he is aware that he needs to be careful about how far he goes. He explained: "You got to be careful because it's triggering. I'm trying to destigmatise (mental health) but you do also have to be mindful of the fact that people may have been affected by that and then if I suddenly say I had thoughts about taking my own life and somebody's lost someone through that or they've had those moments themselves, you have to be sensitive to that and you don't always get it right but I think the rewards outweigh the risks."
Metro
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Romesh Ranganathan reveals plans to 'step back' from career
Romesh Ranganathan is going to be 'taking a step back' from his career. Initially working as a mathematics teacher, Romesh then pursued a career in the entertainment industry. He's since become best known for appearing on shows including A League of Their Own, Taskmaster, and Have I Got News for You, as well as hosting The Weakest Link. However, after a decade on our screens, the 47-year-old has now revealed he wants to focus on spending more time with his family. This week Romesh was the guest on the latest episode of BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, where he spoke about his intense schedule. 'I know that people sort of say I'm busy and I'm always like, trying to work and stuff. There is no strategy. There's no game plan. I have no end game,' he told host Lauren Laverne. 'There's no vision board or anything like that. (I'm) just doing whatever feels good.' 'I do feel like I'm sort of settling into winding things up, like not winding things up, but I'm taking a step back,' he added. Romesh then discussed 'wanting to be at home a bit more' but that he wasn't calling time on his showbiz career. 'And by the way, this is not an announcement of retirement, but I do feel like, relatively recently, this is quite fortuitous that we're talking about this at the time that we are, because I have just hit this period of thinking I am probably going to just be a bit more measured in what I do going forward,' he explained. 'I think I might take a bigger break between bits. I've told you, I've not hit the thing yet, maybe this next thing could be it, but it's not going to be it if I don't go off and just live life.' In the interview Romesh also reflected on his past career, which he said was far more stressful than working in the entertainment industry. 'There wasn't a single day of that job that I didn't feel completely fulfilled,' he recalled. 'I felt very stressed. It's the most stressed I've ever been in my life actually. 'There's not been a single day of my comedy career that's even come close to the stress that I felt as a teacher. I cannot speak highly enough of teachers and teaching and how I loved that job.' Since appearing on Taskmaster and The Apprentice: You're Fired! In 2015, Romesh has fronted The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan, Judge Romesh and Rob & Romesh Vs. He has been married to his wife Leesa since 2009. The couple first met when working at the same school in Crawley, where she was a drama teacher. They share three sons – Theo, Alex and Charlie. Earlier this year Romesh spoke about how he came 'very close to ending his life' as a teenager. More Trending 'When I was 18 or 19 years old, I feel like I came very close [to] ending my life,' he told Runners World UK. 'I just couldn't see the point in carrying on. I was super depressed. Then I started to do suicide ideation, where you start to fantasise about it. He went on to share that mental health was still 'something I am still aware of' and he had to 'stay on top of it'. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: The Ballad of Wallis Island's Carey Mulligan: 'I forced my way into the inside jokes' MORE: The 18-year journey of new movie dubbed 'one of the greatest British films ever' MORE: 11 years on, I'm still mourning comedy legend Rik Mayall
