Another MasterChef hopeful sent home

Another hopeful was sent home on MasterChef Ireland last night leaving just seven in the hunt to win the title.

49-year-old Andy Spencer, who lives in Dalkey in Dublin but is originally from Yorkshire, was eliminated by the judges, who didn't doubt his passion for flavour but said he lacked the finesse to continue in the competition.

Following his elimination he said "I think I got out while the going was good. I am a good homecook... MasterChef I'm not sure!"
Last night the contestants faced two challenges - firstly cooking for a group selected on 2fm's Colm Hayes Show in a pop-up restaurant and secondly replicating a very complicated dish demonstrated in a masterclass by Finnish Chef Mickael Viljanen of The Greenhouse Restaurant on Dawson Street in Dublin.

In the pop-up restaurant challenge the final eight had to team into groups of two with each pair presenting a course to the diners with mixed results. The second task to create Viljanen's signature dish of Hay-smoked pigeon, beetroot, chicory and grapes was a solo one during which Nicha seemed to particularly impress the judges.

If you want to try your hand at the masterclass recipe click here.

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Shivani Ghai joins the cast of Eastenders

There's a new girl arriving on the Walford block, but will she be able to survive amongst the manic Masood household.

Shivani Ghai will arrive in the Square this December to play Ayesha, who according to the BBC is a "Sweet, shy and studious, and has lived a sheltered life. However, since the tragic death of her beloved father, Ayesha has been left alone with a distant mother and uncaring brothers".

Ghai, whose previous credits include Bride and Prejudice, House of Saddam, Five Days II and Clean Skin, is thrilled to be joining the cast of the iconic soap. She said: "I've been watching EastEnders for years and am excited to be joining such an iconic show."

According the BBC Ayesha is determined to fulfil her father's dying wish and finds herself in Walford after deciding to go through with an arranged marriage and finds herself caught up with the dysfunctional Masood household.

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Aniston, Theroux make red carpet debut

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux made their first red carpet appearance as a couple at the 26th American Cinematheque Award Gala in Los Angeles last night.

The couple arrived at the event in matching black-and-white ensembles. Jennifer wore a long black and white Valentino dress teamed with an elegant white box clutch and silver diamante jewels.

Meanwhile, Justin donned a smart black tuxedo with a white shirt and black bow tie.

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux looked smitten on the red carpet

The Friends star helped honour her Along Came Polly co-star Ben Stiller, who received the gala's top award, which is presented annually to "an extraordinary artist currently making a significant contribution to the art of the Moving Picture."

Ben was joined by his wife Christine Taylor who looked chic in a bright red number as she posed with her award-winning husband.

Ben Stiller posed on the red carpert with his wife Christine Taylor

Speaking at the event, the Zoolander star joked: "It is probably going to be painful for me to go through, more roast-like."

He added: "Hopefully it will be fun and definitely like the kind of a nightmare you have to go to, and know you're gonna have a whole evening devoted to people talking about you, and have to look at stuff that I've done, and stuff I've tried to lock out for years."

Eugene Levy and Martin Short presented Ben with his award

Past recipients of the award include Tom Cruise and George Clooney.

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John Murray Show launches charity album

RTÉ Radio 1's The John Murray Show has gathered together a host of Ireland's brightest stars to collaborate on A Murray Christmas.

The album was launched this morning by Anne Doyle on a special John Murray Show live from Eason bookshop in Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin.

It is now available to buy in shops nationwide, online at www.rte.ie/shop and on iTunes at a cost of €9.99.

The first single from the album will be released on Saturday 1 December and sees Sinead O'Connor and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra team up once again.

This time they are also joined by Danny O'Reilly of The Coronas - to perform a stunning version of the classic Christmas song, When a Child is Born. The single will be available for download from Saturday 1 December at a cost of €1.29. Full proceeds from the single go to AWARE.

For more on A Murray Christmas visit www.rte.ie/johnmurrayshow

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Izzard joins Hannibal Lecter drama

The forthcoming drama is based around serial killer Hannibal Lecter (played by Casino Royale's Mads Mikkelsen) and also stars Hugh Dancy as his FBI nemesis Will Graham.

Entertainment Weekly has reported that Izzard will play an inmate at an insane asylum who claims to be an infamous killer.

The British actor and comedian's past American TV credits include FX series The Riches and Showtime's United States of Tara.

Izzard recently featured in NBC's Munsters revamp Mockingbird Lane - a pilot episode that was ultimately aired as a one-off Halloween special.

Other stars attached to Hannibal include Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix), his wife Gina Torres (Suits, Firefly), Lara Jean Chorostecki (Camelot) and Chelan Simmons (Wonderfalls).

Hannibal will debut on NBC in early 2013 with an Irish or British pick-up likely to follow.

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Niall Horan most popular 1D member

Niall Horan has been named One Direction's most popular member, according to sales figures of the group's dolls.

The Irish singer's plastic counterpart has outperformed those of the rest of his bandmates, with more than a quarter of 1D dolls sold being Niall's.

According to figures from Amazon.co.uk, sales of Niall dolls grew by seven per cent on last year, while Harry dolls dropped by 15 points, putting him all the way down in third place behind Niall and Louis Tomlinson.

The Sun newspaper quoted Ulrike Wingenter-Davey, from Amazon, as saying: "It's no longer the foppish curls of Harry but the Irish charm of Niall that seems to be a hit with One Direction fans."

For the second year running, poor Liam Payne's dolls sold the least (only 14.7%).

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Stewart wears racy jumpsuit to premiere

Kristen Stewart chose a daring black jumpsuit for the London premiere of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 last night.

The actress wore a black sequin and lace Zuhair Murad jumpsuit which featured sheer panelling and a large cut-out back.

She wore a nude dress by the Lebanese designer for the Los Angeles premiere which featured a strapless bodice and a lacy skirt, but this time opted for a more gothic look.

To compliment the dress, Stewart opted for a classic smokey eye and wore her hair in loose curls.

Stewart's co-star and rumoured boyfriend Robert Pattinson looked dapper in a Burberry suit with a grey shirt.

Taylor Lautner went for a navy suit and eschewed a traditional shirt and tie for a black v-neck t-shirt.

Also in attendance was Peaches Geldof, who has just announced that she is pregnant with her second child. She chose a plunging, scarlet evening dress for the premiere.

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Purcell slams George over H&A comments

Prison Break actor Dominic Purcell has criticised fellow former Home and Away star Melissa George for her recent outburst against the show.

Purcell had a short spell on the popular Australian soap in 1991 while George is well known for playing Angel Parrish on the show between 1993 and 1996.

George recently said on The Morning Show in Australia "My next call will be to Home and Away to ask them to pay me because nobody does more promotion for that ***king show than me.

"I love [Sydney] so much. I want to come home a lot but the stress that this has created in me is not worthy of my health. I think it will be the last time [I visit and work here] for a while, to be honest, because I just get too upset coming home.''

Speaking to the Australian Daily Telegraph Purcell praised the show as being a great way for young actor to improve their skills. He said of George "I'm not going to have a dummy spit like her. Just get humble for ****'s sake. See it for what it is. It's a tremendous training ground - that's the way I've embraced Home and Away. Melissa's remarks were uncalled for and immature.

"You've got to do your rounds and Home and Away is a great stepping stone for young actors. Chris Hemsworth is now one of the biggest stars in the world but Home and Away was like his NIDA (Australian National Institute of Dramatic Art).

"It's a wonderful way to learn about your craft, to get comfortable in front of the camera and get paid for it."

Melissa George is currently starring in the BBC One drama, Hunted.

Home and Away is on weeknights on RTÉ Two at 6.30pm.

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Fassbender to narrate Formula One doc

Michael Fassbender is set to narrate a documentary about Formula One racing, it has been announced.

The film, which will be directed by Paul Crowder, will explore the world of Formula One with exclusive interviews and footage of pros in the sport.

Producer Nigel Sinclair said in a statement obtained by The Hollywood Reporter: "We are honoured that Michael has agreed to lend his voice to our film. He is one of the most talented actors in the world today as well as being a Formula One fan.

"His charismatic and daring approach to acting lends itself perfectly to our story about a generation of risk takers in a glamorous and dangerous sport. We couldn't be more excited."

Fassbender is currently shooting the latest Terrence Malick film in Texas, and will next be working on X-Men: Days of Future Past and Jane Got a Gun.

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Flanagan sick of Bushtucker Trials

Former Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan has said that she could quit the I'm a Celebrity camp if the public keep voting for her to do Bushtucker Trials.

Flanagan, who played Rosie Webster on the Street for many years, keeps getting voted to take part in challenges including being locked in a coffin with all sorts of insects and an eating contest.

She is set to be seen taking on a new challenge on the show tonight which again promises close contact with snakes and spiders.

The Press Association report that she told Ant & Dec "I'm scared. It just makes me want to go home" adding "If they're going to keep do this to me every single day I want to go home. I just really want people to stop voting for me. I'm not happy at all. I don't want to do it."

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