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Fiona Phillips
Quits GMTV
Presenter Fiona Phillips is leaving GMTV after 12 years to
devote more time to her children and her elderly father, her agent has
confirmed.
The 47-year-old will leave the programme at the end of this
year.
In a statement released by GMTV she said it had been "the hardest decision I
have ever made".
"I love the job but I've got other responsibilities - the children, a home
life and an elderly dad who needs me - and I've recognised that I can't have
it all," she said.
22:50
August
28 2008 - waveguide.co.uk
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Lisa Snowdon
Replaces Van Outen
Lisa Snowdon has taken over Denise Van Outen's role as the
permanent co-host of Johnny Vaughan's Capital 95.8 breakfast show.
Snowdon takes over with immediate effect after spending the
last few weeks standing in on the show. Van Outen quit six months in to a
12-month contract after apparently struggling to balance her TV commitments
with the early starts required by the show.
Snowdon is a former model and has hosted the successful Britain's Next Top
Model on Living.
She said she had "grown up with Capital" and that Vaughan's show was
"London's most iconic breakfast show".
Capital 95.8 managing director Paul Jackson said: "Lisa has been outstanding
in recent weeks and we have received an amazing response from our listeners.
She is a fantastic talent with a natural flair for radio, and works
brilliantly alongside Johnny."
22:34
August
28 2008 - waveguide.co.uk
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New ITV Daytime
Controller
Fiona Kennaghan is to replace Diane Nelmes as ITV's
controller of daytime and lifestyle features.
Kennaghan is currently an executive producer for ITV Productions factual
department in Manchester and will split her time in the new position between
Manchester and London.
Nelmes announced she was leaving ITV last month to pursue other interests.
Keenaghan said: "ITV's daytime and lifestyle programming is the best there
is, and I look forward to working with its talented production teams and
building on that success."
18:42
August
28 2008 - waveguide.co.uk
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Strictly Come Dancing
The BBC has today announced the celebrity dancers and their
partners in the sixth series of Strictly Come Dancing.
For the women, TV presenter Christine Bleakley will be dancing with Matthew
Cutler; model and TV presenter Jodie Kidd dances with Ian Waite; actress
Cherie Lunghi is partnered by James Jordan; singer Rachel Stevens is joined
by Vincent Simone; singer Heather Small will be dancing with new
professional Brian Fortuna; TV presenter and model Lisa Snowdon will be
dancing with Brendan Cole. Actress Gillian Taylforth is joined by Anton du
Beke, and actress Jessie Wallace dances with Darren Bennett.
For the men, TV presenter Andrew Castle will dance with Ola Jordan; actor
Tom Chambers is partnered by Camilla Dallerup; actor Phil Daniels dances
with Flavia Cacace and Olympic swimmer Mark Foster dances with new
professional Hayley Holt. Rugby star Austin Healey is partnered by Erin Boag;
chef Gary Rhodes is joined by Karen Hardy; political broadcaster and
journalist John Sergeant dances with new professional Kristina Rihanoff and
actor Don Warrington joins Lilia Kopylova on the dance floor.
Judges Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Arlene Phillips and Bruno Tonioli
also return to cast a professional eye over the competitors' performances.
Commenting on the new series Bruce Forsyth said: "The show is bigger than
ever with 16 contestants. It's going to need stamina as well as style to
become this year's champion.
"People often ask me to predict who'll win and I never do, but I've got a
sixth sense about the sixth series. The winner will be a man… or a woman!"
16:00
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28 2008 - waveguide.co.uk
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