Des O' Connor to quit Countdown

Des O' Connor has announced he is to quit as the host of Channel 4 show Countdown in November.

The veteran TV star took over from Des Lynam in January last year, who left after hosting just one series of the show.

However, O Connor has said he misses the "thrill" of performing live TV shows and concerts.

Speaking about his stint on the long-running word game, he said: "It's been wonderful hosting a programme which is part of TV folklore. I have really enjoyed my two years with the show and I would like to thank all concerned at Channel 4.

"I've made a lot of new friends. Carol Vorderman has been a joy... it's been a giggle since day one. But I miss the thrill of stepping out on a live stage for the one-man concerts and the challenge of live TV entertainment-based shows."

Des, 76, is currently recording his 36th album Setting New Standards.

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Amy's new waxwork unveiled

A waxwork of singer Amy Winehouse has been unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London.

The model was constructed using photos and images taken from her live performances and sports the star's trademark beehive hairdo and old school tattoos.

Amy's parents, Mitch and Jan, were present when the waxwork was uncovered, describing it as an "incredible likeness", but Mitch added that "she's not that skinny anymore".

He even joked that the new version was less unlikely to display the notoriously erratic behaviour of his daughter.

"We're going to take this one home with us and take the real one back. This one does what she's told and doesn't move," he said.

He went on to say that Amy is currently undergoing a drug replacement programme and added that she is "doing really well".

Amy's husband, Blake Fielder-Civil has just been sentenced to 27 months in prison for assault and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.

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Sienna is 'so in love'

Actress Sienna Miller has claimed she is head over heels in love with new billionaire boyfriend Balthazar Getty.

The Alfie star has been enjoying a romantic break with the married multi-millionaire after splitting from Welsh actor Rhys Ifans less than six weeks ago.

After the split, Ifans was regularly seen moping in London, while Miller has been spotted enjoying dates with Getty in Prague and Los Angeles, reports the Sun.

The couple are currently enjoying a romantic holiday on a private boat off the coast of Italy, with the 26-year-old actress having told friends she has "never been so in love".

"Sienna is totally besotted with Balthazar. Their relationship has gone from strength to strength over the past month and Sienna finds him utterly irresistible," said a source close to Miller.

"Balthazar arranged for the trip to one of the most beautiful and exclusive parts of the Med."

Notting Hill star Ifans recently insisted he was over his split from Miller.

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Fearne Cotton 'addicted to tattoos'

TV presenter Fearne Cotton has been speaking of her fondness for body art, claiming to be addicted to tattoos.

The 26-year-old said she would like to have designs "all over my whole body" if she wasn't on TV, but joked that she has yet to tell her mother about how may she already has.

Speaking to Glamour magazine, the blonde presenter said: "I got a new one in Los Angeles, it covers most of my back at the bottom and it's a 50s pin-up mermaid, lovely boobs, beautiful.

"I love Amy Winehouse's tattoos but I can't do arms. I can't do 'Children In Need' with a naked chick on my arm, can I?"

She added that she has experienced pressure to be a little "more conservative" in the past, but that she prefers to stick to her "quirky look".

Ms Cotton recently claimed she looked "like an egg" when not wearing make-up, reports Digital Spy.

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