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Metro
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Daisy May Cooper makes shock exit from ITV series before second series
ITV has revealed that Daisy May Cooper will not be returning for the second series of one of their most popular game shows. Hosted by Stephen Mangan, Password sees team captains Daisy and Alan Carr team up with a civilian contestant to win a £10,000 prize. Each captain is given a secret word in the show – the password – which their teammate then has to guess based on a one-word clue. However, according to reports, neither Daisy or Alan will be returning to the gameshow, which comes from the makers of Britain's Got Talent and QI. A source told The Sun: 'Password did brilliantly on its first outing and it's always a shame to make changes, but Alan and Daisy are both incredibly busy and diaries just wouldn't align. 'Something had to give and sadly it was their roles as team captains. 'But there's an exciting line-up of celebs ready to take part instead, and everyone's confident that the format works without them.' This comes after Daisy, along with her This Country co-star and brother Charlie, revealed they would not be featuring in the upcoming Celebrity Traitors. The duo pulled out of the show just weeks before filming, according to the Mirror. It is believed that both actors decided they did not want to be away from their young families. In July last year, it was also revealed that Daisy would not be returning for the next series of Never Mind The Buzzcocks. The 37-year-old This Country star joined as team captain opposite Noel Fielding when Sky brought back the iconic 1990s music quiz in 2021, but she was replaced for the revival's upcoming fourth run. Following its debut on television in September last year, Password was met with mixed reviews from the public. Taking to X during the show to vent their frustrations, viewers pointed out a major flaw in the show's format. Unfortunately for eager participants at home, they were prevented from playing along when the password was announced by a voiceover as the round began. Writing on X, user originalfran blasted: 'Why ask if we can guess the #Password when some guy announces it at the beginning of each round, then you show it on screen??? What's the point in this show if we can't play along at home?' More Trending Queenie_2312 agreed: 'When we filmed the #Password pilot, the password was only shown to the audience and not said out loud, they should of kept that format as you can't play along as an audience member at home when the password is being said out loud'. The reactions weren't all bad, though, as a handful of viewers did warm to the concept. ThisIsMeUK1 said during the launch: 'Been looking forward to this sooooo much!!!' Metro has contacted Daisy and Alan's representatives and ITV for comment. View More » Password is available to watch on ITV and ITVX. 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: Vanessa Feltz guest apologises after 'disgraceful' remarks spark almost 2,000 complaints MORE: Wincey Willis, ITV's first female weather presenter, dies aged 76 MORE: Netflix drops every episode of 'suspense-filled' period drama with Line of Duty star
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First Post
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Diana Penty on 'Chhaava': 'It's important to have both sides so that...'
The action drama, based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj played by Vicky Kaushal became the highest-grossing Hindi film this year by earning over Rs. 600 crores at the box office in India after its release in February. read more Diana Penty, who played a Mughal princess in 'Chhaava', a film that was a box office hit but also received backlash for its depiction of certain historical events, says it is important to have both success and criticism for artists to grow. The action drama, based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj played by Vicky Kaushal became the highest-grossing Hindi film this year by earning over Rs. 600 crores at the box office in India after its release in February. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'I think that's the case with all films where everybody has mixed opinions, some like it, some don't, to each their own. Like, I might not walk into a theatre and like the film that I'm watching, but that doesn't mean that it's not a good film or that it won't find its audience. 'It's important to have both sides so that actors or makers can do better the next time or change certain things. Every time I watch a film that I've done before, I'm like, I could have done that better. I'm a huge critic of my work,' Penty, whose latest work is ' Detective Sherdill ', told PTI in an interview. In ' Chhaava ', the 39-year-old actor played the role of Zinat-un-Nissa Begum, the second daughter of Emperor Aurangzeb. Penty said there were people who liked her portrayal and then there were some who didn't. 'But for me, what I liked about this character was that I had very little to say, and that gave me another challenge. There was so much power in the silences, and that's not easy to do. There are a lot of internal emotional thoughts and feelings that you want to show without words. It is not something I had done before. So, I looked at the positive side of it,' Penty, who has garnered praise for her work in films like 'Cocktail', 'Happy Bhag Jayegi', and 'Parmanu', said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The actor said she feels blessed to be part of a movie like 'Chhaava', which brought historical narratives to contemporary audiences. 'It was an interesting script from the point of view of just telling our history. We had learned it in high school, which was being represented on screen. It was something that I had to be part of. Working with Maddock, with whom I started my journey, is special, and I wanted to work with Laxman , sir,' she said. Penty has a slew of interesting projects in the pipeline, including web series 'Daring Partners', with Tamannaah Bhatia and Nakuul Mehta and a thriller drama film 'Section 84', co-starring Amitabh Bachchan, Nimrat Kaur and Abhishek Banerjee. The actor is most excited about her collaboration with Bachchan on 'Section 84' and described the experience of working with him as 'incredible.'
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Huge shake-up on popular ITV quiz as two big name stars QUIT ahead of new series
Meanwhile, singletons are being put to the test in a new C4 show STAR EXODUS Huge shake-up on popular ITV quiz as two big name stars QUIT ahead of new series Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ITV has scrambled the dial on its quizshow Password and made huge changes ahead of series two. I can reveal that Alan Carr and Daisy May Cooper will no longer be part of the show, with just host Stephen Mangan remaining. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 ITV has made huge changes to quizshow Password ahead of series two Credit: ITV The brilliant duo stood as team captains on the popular gameshow. But for its second run, a revolving panel of celebrities feature instead. A source said: 'Password did brilliantly on its first outing so it's always a shame to make unnecessary changes, but Alan and Daisy are both incredibly busy and diaries just wouldn't align. 'Something had to give and sadly it was their roles as team captains. 'But there's an exciting line-up of celebs ready to take part instead and everyone's confident the format works without them.' On each episode, Alan and Daisy teamed up with a civilian contestant. Each was given a secret word - the password - which their team mate had to guess based on a one-word clue. There was a £10k prize on offer in the final. The new series, which comes from the makers Blankety Blank, Britain's Got Talent and QI, will film this July and air later this year. The source added: 'If anything, the variety of celebrity players will help keep the show fresh and exciting.' ITV issue major update on series two of The Fortune Hotel with Stephen Mangan following 'fakery row' Hugh's up for the cup HUGH BONNEVILLE's Ian Fletcher was last seen bossing the London Olympics in BBC mockumentary Twenty Twelve – but now he's moved to football in Twenty Twenty Six. The six-parter will see Ian and his team jet off to Miami to be in charge of 'integrity' at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 7 Hugh Bonneville's Ian Fletcher will be jetting off to the World Cup Credit: BBC He'll be joined by Day Of The Jackal's Nick Blood, Ten Percent's Chelsey Crisp, Designated Survivor's Paulo Costanzo and The Handmaid's Tale's Stephen Kunken. Speaking in character as Fletcher, Hugh said: 'I'm thrilled at the prospect of joining the Oversight Team in Miami for this unique event. 'To borrow a soccer analogy, this is a rare opportunity to set out your own goals and then score them on the global stage.' The series will air on BBC One and iPlayer. May's return JAMES MAY will be back in his Wiltshire workshop as his Quest series Shed Load Of Ideas returns for eight episodes this autumn. The show follows the presenter as he uses engineering hacks and simple solutions to tackle Britain's bugbears and solve everyday problems for everyday people. Catch a catfish with C4 SINGLETONS are being put to the test in a new Channel 4 show where they have to work out which of their matches is actually a pal pranking them. Find The Catfish, the first series for the broadcaster's new digital channel, Channel 4.0, will follow one person as they go through five blind dates. But two of their friends will be secretly pranking them, using voice-changing tech to try to convince their friend they are the real deal. The six-part series will be joined on the new channel by The Intern, which offers amateurs a once-in-a-lifetime internship, and quiz show Family Face-Off, which sees contestants go head-to-head with their families. The shows will all be available to stream this summer. Sun is out for Rivals DISNEY+ show Rivals is getting a helping hand from our very own newspaper. In snaps taken from the set of the second series, which is currently filming in Wiltshire, a cast member is seen flashing a 1980s copy of The Sun during a photo call for Conservative MP Paul Stratton, played by Rufus Jones. 7 David Tennant on the set of Disney+ show Rivals Credit: Splash 7 Alex Hassell as Rupert Campbell-Black Credit: Splash 7 The Sun features in snaps taken from the set of the second series Credit: Splash Last time, Paul was seen going through a mid-life crisis after becoming embroiled in an adultery scandal. But he looks to have got his act together for series two and is seen, vying for votes outside a town hall. TV firm owner, Lord Tony Baddingham, played by David Tennant, Alex Hassell's Rupert Campbell-Black and Bella Maclean's Taggie O'Hara were also in the new scenes. The second series, based on Dame Jilly Cooper's hit novel, is expected to again follow the rivalry between Tony and Rupert. Season one ended with Tony left for dead after being hit with a television award by American producer Cameron, played by Nafessa Williams during a row. 7 A cast member is seen flashing a 1980s copy of The Sun during a photo call for Conservative MP Paul Stratton, played by Rufus Jones Credit: Splash 7 Taggie O'Hara as Bella Maclean Credit: Splash Roisin's return ROISIN GALLAGHER is heading back to our screens as recovering alcoholic Shiv Sheridan in The Dry. It has been revealed that filming for the third and final series of ITV's hit comedy got under way this week. The last run ended with Shiv leaving behind her dysfunctional family and saying goodbye to her artist ex-boyfriend, Jack (Moe Dunford) before flying off to Melbourne on her own. In the new eight-part series, she finds a new love interest, Daryl, played by Rick Donald, after meeting him at a recovery meeting.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan director Santosh Singh on scrutiny of Shanaya Kapoor due to star kid tag: We should let her…
After a couple of announced and subsequently shelved projects, Shanaya Kapoor is finally making her acting debut next month in a love story Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan with Vikrant Massey. The director of the film, Santosh Singh believes it was destiny that made it so. 'It's always good to get more actors in the industry and this is the correct film for Shanaya Kapoor to come into the industry. It is a challenging role, which we have not seen a lot of newcomers coming into the industry do. It's a very daring move what she has done,' he says. Being a star kid, Shanaya's entry into films has been scrutinised and judged even before seeing her work on screen. Ask Santosh if this constant judgement does effect him as a maker and he says, 'In today's time, people are quick to jump in and start judging somebody. Of course, there's a bit of pressure about that, but we want to let Shanaya's work speak for itself. You see somebody's work and then you judge. That's the best way. Everyone should get a fair chance.' Giving his take on nepotism, he adds, 'This whole debate is there, and there's no right or wrong to it. There are some star kids who are getting chances, but they're not delivering, and that leads to people judging them all. And their work is proving them right. So, if you're getting that chance, you need to give your 100% and prove yourself. It doesn't matter which background you come from, if your work is good, you will always be welcomed.' He defends the work Shanaya has put in for her film and says, 'Shanaya's gone through the whole ordeal including months of workshops. Every day for four months, she'd send us videos of her progress after rehearsals. Until she was fully prepared, we didn't go on floors, so she has given her all to it.' The first poster of Vikrant Massey and Shanaya together brought along some criticism with people pointing out the age gap between the pair. Reacting to it, Santosh says, 'People will react to it how they want but when you see the film, you will get all your answers. It is as simple as that, it's the requirement of the story. I'm not worried about it because I know how lovely they are looking, and how well they are complimenting each other on screen. It's a very unusual pairing, but the story demanded that unusual pairing to happen.' He also raves about Vikrant, who he had previously directed in his OTT debut series Broken But Beautiful. Now, making his theatrical debut with him again, Santosh discusses what makes him so relatable as a romantic hero: 'It's an unusual choice for him to do love stories as people don't see him as a romantic actor, especially makers. But after our show, I realised he's so natural and effortless in this genre. With him, it doesn't feel like there's a hero doing it, it feels like a common person doing a common love story, so it connects well with the masses because you see yourself in him.'
Axios
2 days ago
- Science
- Axios
Study: ChatGPT's creativity gap
AI can generate a larger volume of creative ideas than any human, but those ideas are too much alike, according to research newly published in Nature Human Behavior. Why it matters: AI makers say their tools are "great for brainstorming," but experts find that chatbots produce a more limited range of ideas than a group of humans. How it works: Study participants were asked to brainstorm product ideas for a toy involving a brick and a fan, using either ChatGPT, their own ideas, or their ideas combined with web searches. Ninety-four percent of ideas from those who used ChatGPT "shared overlapping concepts." Participants who used their own ideas with the help of web searches produced the most "unique concepts," meaning a group of one or more ideas that did not overlap with any other ideas in the set. Researchers used ChatGPT 3.5 and ChatGPT-4 and reported that while ChatGPT-4 is creating more diverse ideas than 3.5, it still falls short ("by a lot") relative to humans. Case in point: Nine participants using ChatGPT independently named their toy "Build-a-Breeze Castle." The big picture: Wharton professors Gideon Nave and Christian Terwiesch and Wharton researcher Lennart Meincke found that subjects came up with a broader range of creative ideas when they used their own thoughts and web searches, compared to when they used ChatGPT. Groups that used ChatGPT tended to converge on similar concepts, reducing overall idea diversity. "We're not talking about diversity as a DEI type of diversity," Terwiesch told Axios. "We're talking about diversity in terms of the ideas being different from each in biology, we need a diverse ecosystem." Zoom in: A 2024 study found similar results. Participants were asked to write short fiction with and without ChatGPT. Generative AI–enabled stories were found to be more similar to each other than stories by humans. Yes, but: ChatGPT can be used as part of the brainstorming process. Terwiesch says idea variance comes from using ChatGPT to generate ideas, while also coming up with your own ideas and collecting original ideas from others. Terwiesch also recommends "chain of thought prompting," which means asking your chatbot to generate several ideas, but also specifically asking the bot to make those ideas different from each other. "If I just sit back and let ChatGPT do the work, I'm not taking the full advantage of what this tool has to offer. I can do better than that," Terwiesch told Axios. A spokesperson from OpenAI shared best practices for prompting ChatGPT, advice from writers on how to use the tool and a student's guide to writing with ChatGPT.
