The 9 0'Clock News – Mon 30 Jun

Posted by heatworld on Monday 30 Jun 2008

Filed under: Ashley Cole, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue, EastEnders, Matthew Rhys, Rhys Ifans, Sienna Miller, The X Factor

Brother of EastEnders star stabbed to death
Sad, sad news – EastEnders' actress Brooke Kinsella's little brother, Ben Kinsella, was stabbed to death this weekend. Ben, 16, who's had bit parts in The Bill, was leaving Shillibeers bar in Islington, north London on Sunday morning when he made a desperate call to a friend asking for help. Sadly, it was too late and he was stabbed by a gang of youths as he left the club. Brooke, who played Kelly, was seen at the spot where Ben died yesterday, laying flowers. Our thoughts are with you Brooke.

Behind-the-scenes drama on X Factor:
If you thought the X Factor bitching was over now that Sharon's gone, then you'd be very much mistaken. Reports are emerging from behind the scenes of the hit show which claim the tension between Danni Minogue and new judge Cheryl Cole has reached a dangerous level. Dannii, who is 12 years older than her fresh-faced colleague, has allegedly been walking around the set with a face like thunder. A source confirmed, "Dannii walked into the auditions and you could tell she'd put a lot of work into looking good. She's 36 and Cheryl is just 24 and she's desperate not to be cast as the older, Sharon Osbourne-type. She wants to be Cheryl's equal." The Aussie star has also reportedly been complaining about lighting and camera angles. Louis and Simon both get on well with Cheryl, and sources claim this has led to Dannii feeling increasingly isolated on the set. Simon has dubbed Cheryl "the new Cilla Black" and thinks she fits the show perfectly, which has all left Dannii feeling somewhat redundant. If things are already this tense in the early audition stages, we can't wait to watch the sparks fly when the live shows begin.

Sienna dates NEW married man
Oh dear, Sienna – who's been a naughty girl? Yesterday, it was revealed that Sienna Miller has been having a secret affair with a married dad of four, actor Balthazar Getty, who plays Tommy on Brothers And Sisters. The star apparently met Sienna through her other ex (keeping up, are you?), Matthew Rhys, who it was rumoured she had dumped Rhys Ifans for (oh GOD, this is confusing. Why can't they have normal names like Bob or Dave?). However, today it has been revealed that Sienna has allegedly been getting cosy with Balth' for months – and was spotted having dinner with him in LA back in March, when she was still with Rhys. Whoops.