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Keith
Chegwin Pulls Out Of Ice Show
Keith Chegwin has pulled out of Dancing on Ice after breaking
three ribs and fracturing his shoulder.
The TV presenter was taking part in his first rehearsal for the ITV1 show -
which starts in January - but fell and had to be rushed to hospital.
Chegwin, 54, told a newspaper: "Torvill and Dean put a speed gun on me as I
skated round. I got up to 15 miles per hour, turned left on the rink and
then... bang!
"I couldn't breathe or talk. I had fractured my shoulder and later found out
I'd broken three ribs. I am in a film at the moment called 'Kill Keith' and
it felt like they were trying to kill me! But Chris was brilliant. He called
everything to a halt. He and Jayne were fantastic. I was in awe of them
anyway.
"It was like a private session with God. I ended up having four MRI scans
and Chris has given me his personal physio."
October
28
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ITV
Wins French Open Tennis Rights
ITV has secured a major new television sports contract with
the acquisition of the live broadcast rights to the Roland Garros tennis
Grand Slam.
As part of a new three-year deal with the Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT),
brokered by MP & Silva, ITV will broadcast extensive live coverage from the
Roland Garros tennis Grand Slam throughout the 15-day tournament. ITV4 and
ITV.com will broadcast around six hours of live coverage from each day’s
play as well as highlights, with four matches, including both the men’s and
ladies’ singles finals, also shown live on ITV1.
Niall Sloane, ITV Controller of Sport said: “I’m hugely excited that we have
agreed a major new deal to bring the Roland Garros French Open to ITV. It’s
the first time that a grand slam has been shown live on ITV and with around
six hours of coverage over each day of the tournament we’ll be offering
viewers more free-to-air coverage of the tournament than ever before.”
The Roland Garros French Open 2012 takes place at Stade
Roland Garros in Paris from May 27 to June 10. Rafael Nadal and Li Na are
the current men’s and ladies’ champions.
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28
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X
Factor Contestant - Benefits Claim
The X Factor has issued a statement regarding hopeful Johnny
Robinson, after claims about him were made in a national newspaper.
It has been reported that Robinson has been on incapacity benefits for
several years due to a back injury.
However, since his energetic performances on the TV talent show, the need
for financial aid has been called into question.
The X Factor has said: "Johnny declared to us that he was receiving
benefits. He is now in contact with the Department for Work and Pensions due
to his appearance on the show.
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28
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New BBC Radio
1 Controller
Ben Cooper has been appointed as the new controller of BBC
Radio 1 and its sister station BBC Radio 1Xtra.
The 41-year-old has been deputy controller of the two stations since 2009
and has been in acting control since the departure of Andy Parfitt.
Ben Cooper becomes the station's eighth controller since 1967.
"This is a dream come true and I'm honoured to be leading the BBC's youth
music radio stations," he said after his appointment was announced.
"[I] care deeply that Radio 1 & 1Xtra lead the way in shaping media
consumption for young audiences in the UK," he added.
Ben Cooper takes up the role with immediate effect and will report to Tim
Davie, Director of BBC Audio & Music.
Tim Davie said: "I am delighted to announce Ben Cooper as Controller of BBC
Radio 1 and 1Xtra.
"It is excellent to have someone of Ben's calibre and experience to lead
Radio 1 and keep the station as relevant, popular and distinctive as ever.
"Ben has an outstanding track record at Radio 1 and 1Xtra, where he has
played an integral role in developing the quality and reach of both networks
and I look forward to working with him in building Radio 1's digital
future."
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