By Owen Tonks

Konnie Huq and Charlie Brooker have married in a quickie ceremony in Las Vegas.

The Blue Peter presenter and TV critic are said to have chosen Las Vegas to avoid the attention that comes with a showbiz wedding in the UK.

A source told the Daily Mail: “Charlie didn’t want a big, tacky celebrity wedding because he doesn’t see him and Konnie as a celebrity couple.

“They are very much in love but when it came down to it, he wanted the wedding to be low-key.

“He is finding it hard to accept the level of interest in their relationship.

“If it was up to him, they would lead a totally private life, enjoying playing PlayStation games at home together and eating in.

“But it is different for Konnie. She is used to all the attention her job brings her and doesn’t mind being in the public eye.”

Konnie is currently presenting The Xtra Factor on ITV 2.

By Owen Tonks

JLS and The Saturdays are to duet for a Christmas single, reports suggest.

Marvin is currently dating Rochelle from The Saturdays and the boys have expressed their desire for a collaboration.

Speaking to Bang Showbiz, Jonathan ‘JB’ Gill said: “Will we see a JLS/Saturdays duet? Wow. I don’t know but we’d do it in a shot.”

He continued: “We’d love to do a song with the girls. A Christmas number one, maybe? Watch this space.”

The ultimate weekend shopping extravaganza is coming to London for the first time Ever – Britain’s Next Top Model Live, will be at at ExCel in London’s Docklands from the 22nd – 24th October 2010.

Based on the hugely successful international reality TV show – presented by international supermodel Elle McPherson – Britain’s Next Top Model Live is set to be London’s biggest fashion and Beauty fix, and every girl’s essential event for this season’s trends.

Taking place across three days from 22nd – 24th October 2010 at the ExCel Centre in London’s Docklands, dedicated followers of fashion and beauty will be able to experience the ultimate in retail therapy – an event designed to bring to life the lifestyle and glamour of Britain’s Next Top Model, with a range of fashion shows, exhibitions, shopping, beauty, health and fitness, and interactive features for this Autumn and Winter trends.

Visitors will be able to experience the Central Champagne Bar, a stunning hour-long Catwalk Show, featuring an inspiring range of fashion, with special appearances from all of the girls from Britain’s Next Top Model series 6, alongside top music acts and spectacular live entertainment within the 3000 seat auditorium.

There is also the chance to learn how to walk the walk like the professionals on the Open Catwalk. Pout and pose in the Paparazzi Zone with Company Magazine, indulge in free hair and beauty makeovers in the Powder Room, and learn the tricks of the trade from top industry experts at the Style Icon Workshops, or take a pew on the Casting Couch where Models 1 will be seeking out new faces for their future fashion and beauty campaigns.

This year’s event is also offering visitors the opportunity to be in with the chance of entering Living TV’s Britain’s Next Top Model Series 7 in 2011, with the BNTM Application Studio.

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By Owen Tonks

Mel B has allegedly split from her film producer husband Stephen Belafonte.

The Spice Girl is said to be in the process of moving back to the UK and is talking to lawyers in LA about a divorce.

Speaking to The Mirror, Stephen said: “Dude, it’s over. Mel’s coming back to the UK soon – but I won’t be coming with her. There’s been problems lately. I don’t know what’s happening.”

A friend of the pop star said: “They’ve not been happy for a long time and there’s been rowing. Mel’s been talking about getting out. They’re still talking to see if things can be worked out.

“But she’s making plans to come back to the UK on a more permanent basis. Stephen hasn’t been mentioned as joining her and has been consulting lawyers.

“Part of the problem is jealousy. They are both livid when the other one gets attention from another person. They constantly want to know where the other one is. It’s been an ongoing problem right from the start.”

By Owen Tonks

Kerry Katona met her latest boyfriend through an online dating service, reports suggest.

The former Atomic Kitten signed up to the website under a false name and began exchanging messages with kick-boxer Scott Gibson.

A source told the News of the World: “He’s handsome, muscly and a nice guy. Kerry’s been joking that Jordan’s cage fighter hubby Alex Reid looks like an old man beside Scott.

“Scott has boyband looks despite being a champion bruiser, whereas at 35 Alex has a bent nose and looks bashed about.”

Kerry waited a while before revealing her true identity by sending Scott a photo, to which he replied: “You look a bit like that Kerry Katona!”

The source added: “Kerry thought it was brilliant Scott had no idea who she was at first. After the date she was buzzing. She said they kissed goodnight and it was electric. She is having a lot of fun at the moment.”

By Owen Tonks

Big Brother is to move to Channel Five within the next year, reports suggest.

Station owner Richard Desmond is in talks with Endemol to air Big Brother 12 on the channel following Channel 4’s decision to axe the show.

A source told The Guardian: “Big Brother would instantly become Channel Five‘s biggest asset. If a deal can be concluded, the challenge will be to prove that there is still an appetite for the show among the viewing public.”

An official announcement has not yet been made and the full details of the deal are yet to be finalised.

By Owen Tonks

Josie has won Big Brother 2010 with 77.5% of the vote.

The Bristolian has agreed to re-enter the house for Ultimate Big Brother but revealed that she never expected to win, saying: “Never want to get your hopes up do you!”

On her relationship with John James, she said: “He’s a bit out of my league!

“Randy mare, that’s all I can say. He’s super handsome isn’t he!”

The winner also revealed that she felt down when John James left the house, saying: “You’re used to spending that much time with eachother and when they’re not there…I got really really down.”

Josie revealed her plans for the £100,000 prize money saying that she did not plan to keep it all to herself: “£20,000 to charity and some money for Steve’s leg if the Government can’t pull their finger out!”

Josie has now re-entered the Big Brother house.

By Owen Tonks

Dave has finished runner up in Big Brother 2010.

The self appointed Welsh monk was congratulated by winner Josie before exiting the house in front of a screaming crowd.

He told Davina: “I’m Feeling pretty overwhelmed to be honest with you. I’m amazed to be in the final let alone to be runner up.”

He revealed that he didn’t think his fellow housemates or the public would feel comfortable with him, saying: “I was pretty misunderstood for the first few weeks.”

Commenting on his bond with the other male housemates, he said: “I just think it was just a lot of love. I just believe that love never fails. When those walls come down you see sides of people that were never there before.”

On his love for the Holy Ghost and his wife, he said: “It is the new one of the Holy Ghost I get intoxicated on. My limited of alcohol is two cans.

“I’m looking forward to seeing her [my wife] after being away from the glory. So I’m looking foward to going home!”

By Owen Tonks

Mario has finished third in Big Brother.

Mario descended the stairs in a butterfly covered jacket to be quized by Davina.

On his Big Brother experience, he said: “It’s nothing like watching it. It is constant experience and it never lets up. Like a magical adventure.”

Mario, or the mole, as he was also known added he did not feel as comfortable having not been hand picked by Big Brother: “I didn’t feel second best but sometimes like, what am I doing here. It did throw me sometimes but I thought lets just go for it.”

On his friendship with Andrew, he said: ” I could see that he was going through a real transformation. Obviously we were going through very different reasons for a transformation but I could see he was me 10 years ago so I kind of took him under my wing.”

He confirmed that he wanted Josie to win as they had been together from the start of the series.

By Owen Tonks

JJ has finished fourth place in Big Brother.

Leaving the house to masses of applause he took his seat for his exit interview.

On his time in the house he said: “I had such a good time in there. It’s amazing. In four short weeks there are so many things that I did. I’m just glad I got the chance to be there.

He added: “I knew coming in the time that I did it was going to be hard to stay in as long as I did. I’m pleased people saw something in me that made them want to keep me there.”

On his friendship with John James, he said: ” He’s the kind of guy that I would get on with if I got in the house and we struck an immediate bond.

“When you make a bond like we did it’s hard to go against your friend. A lot of the things he said and did I didn’t agree with but he’s my friend.”

JJ denied anything happened with fellow housemate Corin, stating: “People started telling me that she kind of liked me and she kind of fancied me but I didn’t know that.”

On his night in bed with Corin, he said: “It was a tickle, it’s just a tickle. Everyone has asked me but it was just a tickle.”

JJ confirmed that he wanted Josie to win, saying: “Obviously Josie. It would be a travesty if she doesn’t win. Josie has got to win!”