What I’ve Learnt From I’m A Celebrity…
Posted by: jellybabyblog on: November 23, 2009
1. Who Joe Bugner is…and I’ve also learnt that he’s not a very nice man. He criticised Sabrina’s cooking, saying that she should have stuck with doing the washing up, yet doesn’t seem keen to do the cooking himself.
2. That Kim and Aggie don’t get on. I can’t believe it! I’ll never be able to watch How Clean Is Your House in the same way again!
3. That Kim Woodburn is completely nuts. She talks incessantly even to inanimate objects…
4. …and she’s very argumentative. Not content with saying her point and letting it lie, she goes on and on and on and on…
5. Camilla Dallerup is a bit of a whinger. On the show she couldn’t stop crying, and now that she’s off she can’t stop complaining about the way she was portrayed. Perhaps if she’d stayed more than three days that would have been different.
6. Colin and Justin are lovely guys. Colin comes across as being funny and loveable while Justin has a wise head on his shoulders. His advice to Kim to not let bully Joe become the bullied was very sensible.
7. Katie Price doesn’t have the guts she used to have…
8. Gino is basically one walking Italian stereotype!
9. Jimmy White uses the term “poor cow” in a sympathetic way.
10. Rat tastes quite good
11. Sabrina Washington and Stuart Manning are actually pretty dull
12. After a promising first episode Sam Fox has turned out to be a bit boring.
13. Katie Price is a terrible mum for leaving her kids to go to the jungle, but Lucy Benjamin deserves our sympathy for leaving her three year old.
14. George Hamilton is exempt from pretty much everything. I guess this is down to the bandaging on his arm…
15. …but that doesn’t stop him from being one of the more mischeivous campmates.
16. He’s also particularly talented at knowing when an hour has past.
17. And finally…I’m a Celeb has been going on for years, but that doesn’t stop me from getting completely and utterly addicted!
Katie Price – Most Hated Woman In Britain?
Posted by: jellybabyblog on: November 23, 2009
Katie Price has left the I’m a Celebrity jungle, after being voted to do yet another bushtucker trial. The glamour model knew that she would be targeted to do the disgusting challenges by the public, but even she was shocked when she was voted to do every single trial.
Now she’s saying she must be the most hated woman in Britain, and having a look at some I’m a Celeb forums I definitely think she’s become a national hate figure. The decision to go back into the jungle has been met by criticism with many complaining that the show has become an extension of her reality TV programme. It seems like some people forget that it’s the public voting for her to do the trials that keeps her on our screens…
I’ve never understood why so many people have turned on Katie since her divorce from Peter Andre. Peter hasn’t been blameless in all of this. He’s constantly in the magazines and writing in his New magazine column, yet Katie’s the one who’s called a publicity seeker. Peter has released an album filled with songs that he says “may or may not” be about Katie (erm, it’s pretty obvious that they are). He’s constantly snapped out and about with his ex-girlfriend Mel B and zeleb Nicole McClean (who’s only really famous for slagging off Jordan).
Meanwhile, Katie can’t do a single thing right. She went on holiday to Ibiza and got drunk – this makes her a terrible mum. But why? The kids were safe back at home and just because you’re a parent it doesn’t mean you can’t have a drink every now and then. Why is it such a terrible thing to let your hair down after a divorce? At least she’s not taking drugs like Kerry Katona or Kate Moss.
She started dating cross-dresser Alex Reid. Apparently cross-dressing is such a taboo subject nowadays that he shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near her kids. Personally I’m open minded about such things, after all we live in the 21st century. So what if a man wants to play dress up behind closed doors?
Then there are the accusations that she’s a slut or a whore for the clothes she wears. Yes, she wears next to nothing on a night out – but so do I! If she wants to show off her body in low cut tops or minidresses, I’m not going to criticise her for that.
Finally, there’s one thing I admire about Katie, and that is her honesty. She doesn’t shy away from speaking her mind, even if that loses her fans. She does what she wants; lives her life the way she wants to live it. I’m staying Team Katie – even if it’s getting a bit lonely over here…
Bye Bye Jedward – I’m Gonna Miss You!
Posted by: jellybabyblog on: November 23, 2009
I’m a Jedward fan. That’s something I never thought I’d say but I have to admit that the twins from Dublin have won me over during their longer than anticipated stay on the X Factor. Sadly they left the show on Sunday after a sing off against Olly Murs, but you’re sure to see more of them in the future. Whether they become the new Ant and Dec or the male version of the Cheeky Girls remains to be seen…
The boys were definitely a marmite act – you either love ‘em or hate ‘em – but here are the reasons why they will be missed…
1. They’re funny
John and Edward have a self-deprecating sense of humour and aren’t afraid to have a laugh. In their first audition, when asked why they wanted to be singers they didn’t give the usual cliched, cheesy lines about wanting to save the world or be the next Mariah. No, Jedward admitted they wanted the girls. When wished a happy birthday by Whitney Houston she asked how old they were: “18,” they replied, “and still no sign of facial hair”.
2. The outfits
Whether dressed in shiny red suits in homage to Britney Spears or dressing up as Ghostbusters for movie week, Jed’s outfits were bizarre yet completely genius.
Even David Beckham takes style advice from the twins...
Cheryl and Dannii may be the style queens of the show but when it comes to hair, Jedward were the ones we were all talking about.
4. They’re tough
Even before their first performance in the live shows, Jedward were the villains of the X Factor. Not only did they have to deal with Facebook hate campaigns and bad press but they also had to perform week-upon-week to a crowd of booing yobs. If I was subject to the kind of abuse they’ve experienced I’d have driven off a cliff by now, but every week they boys got out there and gave it their all.
5. They made me laugh
Yes, Stacey gives funny interviews, and yes, Joe’s got an amazing voice, but when it came to the live performances there was one act I wanted to see – Jedward. If I missed a show I wouldn’t bother you-tubing the rest of the acts. The twins were the only act that got me laughing week upon week, and in the depressing world we live in, that’s a good thing.
6. They got everyone talking
Following each show, Jedward were the one act everyone would be talking about. They regularly made it to the trending topics on Twitter and caused more controversy on my Facebook newsfeed than Nick Griffin on Question Time. What will I talk about down the pub now?!
7. They showed the judges for what they really are…
Dannii and Cheryl had no problems putting them through to bootcamp and they wouldn’t have made it to the final 24 if it wasn’t for the judges putting them there. In the live shows they both admitted they found them entertaining, yet when they made it through over their own acts, the sweet masks dropped. When Rikki Loney left the show in week two, Cheryl said: “I can’t believe John and Edward are still here and Rikki’s leaving”. When Lucie left the show in a controversial deadlock vote against the twins, Dannii wished all the “good singers” luck in the competition. Even when Dannii had the casting vote last night she took the opportunity to kick the boys while they were down, repeatedly asking if it was a singing competition. Why couldn’t she just say “well done, good luck, but I’m sending home the boys”? I usually like Dannii and think she’s got the most integrity of all the judges, but at that moment she came across as bitter and lacking class.
Will Jedward make it in the world of celebrity? Or will they dissappear back over the Irish sea and into the world of X Factor failures? What do you reckon?
The First I’m a Celeb Casualty is…
Posted by: jellybabyblog on: November 18, 2009
Dancer Camilla Dallerup has left I’m a Celebrity after only surviving in the jungle for three days.
In yesterday’s post I speculated that she would leave the show after breaking down in tears and suffering from low blood sugar. It seems that I may have a sixth sense as this morning ITV announced that she has quit. She will be replaced by ex-boxer Joe Bugner.
I never understand why people quit after only a few days…surely she’s seen the show? What was she expecting, a five star meal cooked for her every evening and a room in a luxury hotel every night? I know it’s not easy but it’s not as though she didn’t know what the show is like.
Tonight on the show Katie Price will be undertaking another bushtucker trial and we will hear all the details about Camilla’s exit and Joe’s arrival.
Remember This Girl?
Posted by: jellybabyblog on: November 17, 2009
This time last year, the great British public were still in shock after X Factor fave Laura White was voted off the show. The reaction to her elimination was unbelievable. Over 50,000 people signed a petition to have her reinstated and she was even mentioned in the houses of parliament.
A year on, and it’s hard to believe that outrage even happened. After being signed by an independent label, she released her first single, You Should Have Known. Despite being a strong debut – edgy, current and full of attitude – she unfortunately failed to receive the support of the public. The single never made it onto the Radio 1 playlist and only managed on week in the charts at number 32.
I really like the single and think it’s a real shame that the support she recieved on the X Factor didn’t continue into 2009. With Alexandra Burke, JLS, Leona Lewis and her own mentor Cheryl Cole doing well from the show it’s obvious that it’s a great platform for artists but she suffered from a lack of publicity and support from major radio stations. This doesn’t bode well for acts such as Miss Frank and Lucie Jones who’s evictions from the current series also provoked outrage from the public.
I wish Laura the best of luck; I’m interested in hearing about plans for a new single or album and I hope that as time goes by the public get behind her once again. But in the cut-throat world of the music industry, I’m not holding my breath.
If You Go Down To The Woods Today…
Posted by: jellybabyblog on: November 17, 2009
I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here is BACK, and I have to admit I’m really looking forward to this series! In the Australian jungle this year are the usual mix of so-called celebrities who would be lucky to be called Z-Listers, all prepared to take part in the most disgusting of tasks in order to extend their five minutes of fame.
After the first two shows, there are some real characters starting to emerge and I’ve already decided on a few favourites.
Kim Woodburn is one of the most entertaining contestants so far. Anyone who’s watched How Clean Is Your House will know that she’s a very outspoken lady and is guaranteed to ruffle a few feathers in camp. Her manner of speaking and dealing with people may be hilarious but it’s already starting to grate on a few contestants. Perhaps it’s Kim, not Katie, who will cause the most arguments in the jungle…
Yes, Katie Price has returned to the show where she made her name all those years ago. When she first appeared on I’m a Celeb… she was known to most as a dumb glamour model, famous for nothing but her ever-growing chest. Now things have come full circle for her, as she’s gone from being a well-loved role model to one of the most hated women in Britain. The tabloids must have been gutted when she entered the jungle as she didn’t cause any arguments whatsoever – the celebs seems to have open minds and she’s coming across well so far, winning tea and coffee for the camp (albeit at the expense of their luxury items).
The only celeb who doesn’t seem pleased with her arrival is chef Gino D’Acampo, who is a self-proclaimed member of “Team Pete”, which isn’t surprising as he works with him on This Morning. He said last night that he’d prefer Pamela Anderson, so we’ll have to wait and see whether tempers flare between them. Gino seems to be one of the most popular contestants so far – although he comes across as being a bit of a whinger. He’s definitely one to watch.
Every series has to have some eye candy, and this year it comes in the form of Hollyoaks actor Stuart Manning. There’s already talk in camp of him and Katie getting together, so I guess we’ll find out exactly how strong her and Alex Reid’s relationship is. Stuart hasn’t really done much yet, but it’s early days. I just hope he does more than just sitting around looking pretty for three weeks.
Meanwhile on the girl front there’s eye candy (for those who remember her 80’s photo shoots) in the form of ex-glamour model Sam Fox. She did well in the first bushtucker trial and seems up for anything. Meanwhile, Strictly Come Dancing star Camilla Dallerup isn’t doing so well, suffering from low blood sugar and breaking down in tears. I feel sorry for the girl, but seriously, if she’s crying already there’s no way she’s going to last the whole three weeks. She seems like the most likely to leave in the first week.
The stereotypical older man comes in the form of “Hollywood legend” George Hamilton. (Is he actually a Hollywood legend? I had to google him…) He’s well respected in camp and doesn’t seem like the type to pick fights, so at the moment he’s coming across as a less funny version of George Takei from last year. Along with Kim, he was exempt from last night’s bushtucker trial vote for “medical reasons”. He’s sure to get a few votes but needs to do a bit more than just being harmless.
Another of the more boring contestants are Jimmy White, Lucy Benjamin and Sabrina Washington. Snooker player Jimmy was bookie’s fave to win before the show started, but that’ll change if he doesn’t start being a bit more exciting. He’s sure to survive a few of the vote-offs, the quieter ones always do, but he needs to show his personality more. Meanwhile, actress Lucy has barely said a word on screen and singer Sabrina isn’t the feisty girl the tabloids expected.
Interior designers Colin and Justin have an advantage as they’ve entered camp together. They already have the support of each other, but I wonder how they’ll react if one gets voted out before the other? Justin seems moodier than Colin, so I’d guess that Colin will do better – but it’s early days yet…
So far my fave is Kim – she’s hilarious! – but I’m liking Sam too after her attitude towards the bushtucker trial.
Who are your faves? Who makes you want to chuck your remote at the telly as soon as they come on screen? And more importantly, who will win?
What’s happening to the world?!
Posted by: jellybabyblog on: November 12, 2009
Watford council recently made a bizarre move when they banned parents from supervising their children at an adventure playground. They claim that every adult who enters their playground needs to have a police background check – known as a CRB check – before they enter, and this not only covers staff but parents and carers too.
I understand the need to ensure children are safe but surely this is a step too far? Yes, paedophiles exist and there are a very small minority of people who want to harm kids but it seems that Britain is becoming so scared of this small threat that it is effecting the way we live our lives.
I don’t have children, but I may do one day and I have to wonder what kind of world they might be born into. Will I be forbidden from letting them go to a friends house to play, because the parent or guardian in that house hasn’t been CRB checked? If a child is playing unsupervised outside my house and falls, will I be branded a paedophile if I give them a plaster and walk them home? Will I have to hold my child’s hand and walk them to school every day until they reach 18?
It sounds ridiculous but sometimes I wonder if that is the future – wrapping our kids up in cotton wool just in case they get hurt or meet an unsavoury character. Whereas I was allowed to play outside around my estate as a kid I fear that my children will have to be stuck inside playing computer games, not running around outside socialising.
Why not take a look at this blog before you go – it’s a refreshing look at parenting, and reassures me that the world hasn’t gone completely crazy -yet.
The fight for fairtrade on our doorsteps
Posted by: jellybabyblog on: November 12, 2009
The words “interesting” and “BBC3″ are not words you would usually hear in the same sentence, but I recently watched an interesting programme on the channel called “Britain’s Really Disgusting Foods”. In the show, Alex Riley takes a look at the food we usually eat without thinking twice and shows the kind of process it goes through before reaching our cupboards.
The episode I watched was all about dairy products, from cheap cheese singles (that can have as little as 6% cheese) to the pints of milk we pick up at the supermarket. Now you might not think about where your milk has come from when you pour it on your cereal each morning. I know I never do, which was why it came as a shock for me to realise exactly how little British dairy farmers are getting paid. Alex explained that although it costs around 28p to produce one pint of milk, supermarkets don’t pay enough to our farmers to make a profit. Perhaps the most shocking thing of all was that the Co-Op, which always makes a fuss about its ethics, is paying only 23p per pint, which is the lowest of all the supermarkets. With Co-Op stocking everything from FairTrade chocolates to rum, it’s amazing that they are ignoring the plight of the dairy farmers in our own country. Every day two dairy farmers go out of business because they simply can’t stay afloat. This is both depressing and disgusting – how can a supermarket that prides itself on stocking a wide range of FairTrade produce ignore those who produce one of our staple commodities? I understand that all supermarkets are trying to cut prices for their customers in these tough economic times but surely it is common sense that they pay their producers a fair price?
So next time you make a cup of tea or eat a pancake, remember the true cost of your pint of milk.
Why Twitter is more than just pointless babble…
Posted by: jellybabyblog on: November 12, 2009
Obsessed with twitter? Well you might want to take a look at this: 10 things you need to stop tweeting about. Go on, be honest. Have you ever tweeted about something on that list? I have to admit that I have. I often find myself updating my followers on the most mundane aspects of my life from what my cats are doing to what I’ve had for lunch.
Some people might think that is the whole point of Twitter – letting people know about every single thing that goes on in your life. To an outside observer this makes the micro-blogging site seem pointless and more than a little egocentric. But I can assure you that Twitter has many other uses apart from telling the world things that the world doesn’t need to know.
Journalists have already noticed that Twitter is changing the way we receive our news. Previously the public would have to read a newspaper, watch the news or visit a website to find out what’s going on in the world. Now, Twitter updates mean that news is getting out faster than ever before. Trending topics show what is being talked about by users the world over.
Twitter also means that the people in the midst of news stories can update on what is going on. Following the Hudson river plane crash, the first photo of the event was posted on Twitter. During the Iranian elections this year, Twitter was used to update the world on what was going on with first-hand, up to the minute tweets. Twitter was also used to get around the gagging order imposed on the press during the Carter-Ruck case, thereby creating more publicity than they could have ever imagined.
Twitter can also be used to aid charities, thanks to the ease of re-tweeting. Charity is not really the type of thing you might talk about with your friends but thanks to Twitter it’s easy to let your followers know about causes close to your heart, urge them to sign petitions or give donations to charity. They can then re-tweet your message, causing a snowball effect. Read this blog for more information.
It is also a brilliant marketing tool. Most Twitter users follow at least a few celebrities and this gives the stars a means to contact their fans directly. Before Twitter they would have to depend on interviews for this, and this could cause things said to be taken out of context, but now they can immediately tweet about rumours or stories without having to use the press. They can also let followers know about gigs, TV programmes, movies, interviews or music releases and post photos that make us feel closer to our favourite celebs.
So if you think Twitter is all about meaningless blabber I would urge you to think again; it has depths beyond simply telling people about your breakfast and is changing the way we receive our news and interact with those in the public eye.
