The 9 0'Clock News – Mon 16 Jun

Posted by heatworld on Monday 16 Jun 2008

Filed under: Britain's Got Talent, George Sampson, Gethin Jones, Lily Allen, Paul O'Grady, Rhys Ifans, Sienna Miller

Rhys is not taking Sienna break-up well...
No one likes being dumped, but it looks like poor old Rhys Ifans is taking it harder than most. The scruffy Welshman was spotted out in Notting Hill over the weekend, drowning his sorrows on yet another drinking spree. Slumped on the floor with his head in his hands, Rhys looked distraught, and at a one point his pal had to reach over and give him a reassuring hug. The 39-year-old actor, whom ex-girlfriend Sienna Miller previously said made her "so happy", is now looking for somewhere to live after selling his Camden pad. The star had sold the place to move in with Sienna, but is now sleeping on his mates' sofas until he finds somewhere else. This is all so sad. Those sweet pictures of him making Sienna laugh using a bread roll seem like a distant memory. Cheer up soon, Rhys!

George Sampson spending £15k a week on security
Britain's Got Talent winner George Sampson's weekly security bill is a massive £15,000 – but don’t worry, it doesn’t have to come out of his pocket money. The sum comes after three SAS men were hired to guard the 14-year-old – after hysterical scenes at every stop of the Britain's Got Talent tour. A source said, "There has been absolute pandemonium surrounding George throughout the tour and there are serious concerns for his safety. When Simon heard what was happening, he didn't hesitate in hiring costly muscle to make sure he remains safe at all times." The dance sensation has even had to change hotels twice because of fans finding out where he is staying and tour promoters have had to stage diversions to ensure his bus can leave.

Lily Allen is going to LOVE this. Not.
The news is supposed to be a fairly serious programme, isn't it? But lately we've been noticing a comedy trend sneaking through. Who could forget the now infamous "Fat Sue" comment, for example? And now another newsreader has put their foot in it – by announcing that Paul O'Grady is also known as female impersonator Lily Allen. Hee hee. Obviously she meant Lily Savage, and it's an easy mistake to make and all that, but now we can't stop imagining Paul done up in a pink wig as Ms Allen. The comedy star and sharp-tongued TV presenter has been awarded an MBE – wonder if he'll collect it as himself or Lily Savage?

Gethin gets dangerous
Beautiful Gethin Jones will head up a new TV series – following thrill seekers across the world chasing treacherous and extreme phenomena. Gethin will get close to the danger of water spouts, tornadoes, volcanoes, lightning and huge waves in places like Hawaii, New Zealand, Indonesia, Nebraska and South Africa. Gethin said, "I've heard rumours of tornadoes, deadly waves of up to 80ft, lightning storms, volcanoes and avalanches. I'm ridiculously excited, a little bit scared, but raring to go – I can't wait." The series will air on Virgin 1 in the autumn.