The 9 0'Clock News – Mon 23 Jun

Posted by heatworld on Monday 23 Jun 2008

Filed under: Ashley Cole, Cheryl Cole, Daniel Radcliffe, Dannii Minogue, Guy Ritchie, Russell Brand, Sharon Osbourne, The X Factor, cherylAshley

Ashley and Cheryl give marriage second chance
Ever since Ashley Cole was exposed as a love cheat back in January, rumours have been circulating that wife Cheryl is preparing to leave him. The Girls Aloud star had been pictured without her wedding ring on a number of occasions, leading to speculation that she was considering divorce – but it would appear she's decided to give the marriage another shot. The couple have been snapped looking loved-up in the Costa Del Sol over the weekend, and appear to have put their relationship back on track. Cheryl looked relaxed in Ashley's company, with one onlooker commenting, "Cheryl looked stunning. She and Ashley looked really happy together." Cheryl has been looking worryingly frail over the past few months, so we hope this reconciliation really does make her happy – and that naughty Ashley has well and truly learnt his lesson!

Dannii says X Factor is "a dream" without Sharon
It's the war of words that just won't go away – and this time it's Dannii Minogue who's having a pop. The Aussie star has been talking about how much she's enjoying this year's X Factor now that Sharon Osbourne has gone. "It's just a dream," she gushed, "It's a very different set. No more eyes down during commercial breaks trying not to look tense." Sharon made no secret of the fact that she disliked Dannii when the the pair starred on the show together last year, famously blasting her on the Graham Norton Show. Now that Shazza has quit the hit show, Dannii feels like she's won the battle. A source on the show said, "Dannii is now the show's senior woman and feels like she won the war." The star is also making a big effort to get on well with Sharon's replacement Cheryl Cole, saying, "I went to her dressing room and said: 'Welcome to the set, let's have some fun'". Call us cynics, but we have a feeling that there is still going to be tension on the X Factor set – and we can't wait to watch it unfold.

Guy sets up own whiskey brand
Do you ever get the feeling that some famous people have more money than they know what to do with? You will when you hear this story – Guy Ritchie is setting up his own high-end whiskey brand after becoming obsessed with finding the perfect malt. Guy, who already owns his own £2million pub in Mayfair, is a big whiskey fan and according to mates wants to make the ultimate, exclusive whiskey. The current most expensive one retails at £20,000 a bottle, but a source says "this is small change for Guy, He plans to stuff the current top prices with his brand. He reckons there are plenty of rich businessmen and rock stars who would pay six figures for the best whiskey." Er, like his wife, maybe?
 
Russell's got a new lady
Serial lady-lover Russell Brand has been spotted looking very serious about a new girl on holiday in Mexico – actress Theresa Palmer. The 22-year Aussie previously starred in December Boys with Daniel Radcliffe, who she shared a steamy love scene with, and has also dated Adam Brody (lucky her). An onlooker spotted the duo and said: "They looked like any loved-up couple on holiday. If I didn't know about Russell's reputation, I'd be sure it was serious." We wouldn't put our money on it...