Bradley Walsh lands sixth series of hit ITV show

MOVE over Ant & Dec – Bradley and Barney Walsh are coming for your crown.

With their new gig as hosts of Gladiators on the horizon and five series of Breaking Dad under their belt, they are a force to be reckoned with.

From Hungry Bear Media BRADLEY WALSH & SON: BREAKING DAD Ep5 Wednesday 5th February 2020 on ITV Pictured: (l-r) Bradley Walsh and his son Barney shivering at Niagara Falls nestled between Canada and the US. In episode five, Bradley is on the mend following his rodeo injury and determined to get back behind the wheel of the RV. The pair head to Niagara Falls, one of the most iconic natural wonders in the world, nestled between Canada and the US. Back in the warmth of the RV, the Walsh’s head towards the Canadian border to Lake Placid in Upstate New York, where winter temperatures rarely get above freezing making it a mecca for winter sports. Ice hockey is one of the most popular and Bradley and Barney pull-up outside the 7000-seater Herb Brooks Arena, where the USSR took on the USA in a showdown known as The Miracle on Ice. A defiant Bradley is soon heavily padded-up and propped-up in goal on a chair, to experience a game against Barney and the local ice hockey team. Later Barney has one more surprise up his sleeve with a spot of dog sledding in the snow, an ancient pastime that dates back to 1000 AD. The specially bred dogs are not chained for ethical reasons but can still reach speeds of 20 mph. The boys are thrilled to experience the ride inside the sleigh before it’s their turn to take the reins themselves for an inevitable race through the forest… (C) Hungry Bear Media For further information please contact Peter Gray 0207 157 3046 peter.gray@itv.com This photograph is © Hungry Bear Media and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme BRADLEY WALSH & SON: BREAKING DAD or ITV. Once made available by the ITV Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the Transmission date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express
Bradley and Barney Walsh seem set to rival Ant & Dec with a sixth season of Breaking Dad in the works
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And I can reveal there is even more on the way, as ITV has given the go-ahead for an impressive sixth series of the father-and-son travel jaunt.

This time they will find out what Asia has to offer, jetting off to Japan for a host of new challenges and to explore the country in their beloved RV motor home.

A source said: “It’s been a busy year for Bradley and Barney.

“As well as working together on the reboot of Gladiators for the BBC, Barney has been living away from home while filming for Casualty, and Bradley is non-stop with The Chase.

“So they’re thrilled to be back together for a sixth series of Breaking Dad, where they genuinely have as much fun as it looks on screen.

‘Longer wait’

“Going on another epic adventure gives them the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time together.

“They have already ticked off a number of dream destinations, but there’s plenty to get stuck into in Japan —and it’s likely to be the wildest series yet.”

So far the pair have travelled across North and South America and Europe, taking on challenges as they drive through countries.

A new series has dropped every January since 2019 but their busy filming schedules mean a 2024 instalment is unlikely.

The source added: “Filming is expected to kick off later this year when Bradley and Barney can commit time to being away from the UK together.

“It can take five to six weeks on the road to film the entire Breaking Dad series, so it is thought there’ll be a longer wait for fans – with transmission most likely in 2025.”

Well, if anyone deserves a break it’s Bradley and Barney.

HELEN’S CLUCKY ESCAPE

HELEN Skelton didn’t mind dressing up on Strictly – but it would have been a different story if she was asked to wear a chicken costume.

The TV host has revealed she quit Blue Peter in 2013 after five years when bosses told her to put on the unflattering outfit while filming a segment at the World Worm Charming Championships.

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Helen Skelton revealed she quit Blue Peter after bosses told her to put on an unflattering outfit
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And when she was asked to pretend to “get worms out of the ground”, she knew it was “time to move on”.

She says in her new book, In My Stride: “The disparity between the surreal and extreme challenges was beginning to grate.”

She added: “No one wants a presenter rolling their eyes in a chicken costume.”

Mind you, I bet the worms had fun.

Doctor Who debut

THE director of Netflix hit Sex Education will join show star Ncuti Gatwa as the actor makes his Doctor Who debut.

Kate Herron will work with Bafta-winning writer Briony Redman in putting together an episode of the science fiction show’s new series on BBC One next year.

MARCUS JAIL FIGHT DRAMA

IT got all too real for Marcus Luther when he went behind bars for Channel 4’s new reality show Banged Up.

The Gogglebox star had to leave his happy-go-lucky nature at the gates to survive in HMP Shrewsbury.

Pictured: L-R Tom Rosenthal, Sid Owen, Marcus Luther
It got all too real for Marcus Luther on Channel 4’s reality show banged up
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He even found himself in a brawl, which had to be broken up by a fellow inmate and security officers – in scenes not included in the show that starts at 9.15pm on Tuesday.

Marcus said: “It was a real fight. I was just in the cell standing in my towel and one of the men came in and came at me and I had to go back at him.

“It escalated very quickly. But that wasn’t all shown in the episode.

“Kevin, one of the other prisoners, had to step in and break it up.”

ASH GETS KICKS AT FILM LEAD

EMILY In Paris’ Ashley Park is finally enjoying being centre stage after starring in US film comedy Joy Ride.

The actress, best known as Mindy Chen in the hit Netflix series, admitted she always thought of herself in a supporting role until being cast in the Hollywood movie released this year.

. New Women’s Health UK cover star, actor Ashley Park, opens up on why playing the lead role in the film Joy Ride helped her find her worth, how exercise has shifted her physical and mental state, and why she’s passionate about portraying Asian women in their full, complex glory on screen., ,  , , We kindly ask you adhere to the following terms of usage:, ,  , , Please ensure you run the Women’s Health UK November front cover with the images at all times. You can download the cover and images from the following links:,  , , For print editorial, please use the cover and images here: https://we.tl/t-aCj5wzGeoY, For online editorial, please use the cover and images here: https://we.tl/t-YUygOHVRjj,  , , Please apply the image credit ‘Ben Watts / Women’s Health’ when using the cover and images. Note, these images must only be used alongside the quotes in the below press release and are not to be used out of context. The images must not be cropped or altered, Please credit the quotes to ‘Women’s Health UK’, and for online editorial, please ensure you hyperlink through to: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/fitness/a45612726/ashley-park-november-cover-star/, Please also state: ‘The full interview with Ashley Park can be read in the November issue of Women’s Health UK’, Warrant there will be no derogatory, defamatory or negative reference made to Women’s Health or anyone featured in the release or pictures ,  , FOR IMMEDIATE USE: TUESDAY 24th OCTOBER, 2023, ,   , , - The TV and film star fronts the November issue of Women’s Health UK, on sale now -, ,  , ,  , ,  On the importance of films like Joy Ride in showing Asian women in their complex glory:, ,  , , “Asian women on screen, especially in America and Hollywood, have been so sexualised and fetishised for the benefit of other people’s stories or jokes. And we’re like, ‘We’re gonna go balls to the wall, further than anyone’s gone with Asian women.’ That’s exactly what has made me the person, the performer, everything that I am today. You cannot put me in a box...Do not put me in a box.”                                      , ,  , , On changing her mentality as a lead actor following the main character role in Joy Ride:, ,  , , “I got to a point where I found my worth in not being the central focus. I was still treating myself like I was a supporting character...I deserve to take care of myself and not just everyone else. I’m treating myself like a lead now.”, ,  , , On why exercise has become such an important part of her life:, ,  , , “I don’t do personal sessions because I’m fancy. It’s literally because if I take a class, I will find a way to cheat. When someone is one-on-one with me, it’s such good accountability…Now, for me, working out is not about losing weight; it’s not about burning calories. Instead, I feel a difference when I’m stronger and more muscled.”, ,  , , On realising the power of taking a break for her mental health:, , “I’ve finally learned the power of a mental health break. In my twenties, I thought of vacations as, you can travel and do exciting things. It’s shifted to vacation being alone time…I always travel with a watercolour set.”, ,  , , On her love for preparing food:, ,  , , “I haven’t been able to grocery shop because I’ve been travelling so much…I love chopping vegetables, especially peppers and radishes. When it looks nice, I’m more excited to eat it…A big salad with steak and cheese makes me feel the best.”, ,  , ,  , , Read the full Ashley Park interview in the November issue of Women’s Health UK, on sale now, also available as a digital edition.
Ashley Park is enjoying finally taking centre stage after starring in film Joy Ride
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. New Women’s Health UK cover star, actor Ashley Park, opens up on why playing the lead role in the film Joy Ride helped her find her worth, how exercise has shifted her physical and mental state, and why she’s passionate about portraying Asian women in their full, complex glory on screen., ,  , , We kindly ask you adhere to the following terms of usage:, ,  , , Please ensure you run the Women’s Health UK November front cover with the images at all times. You can download the cover and images from the following links:,  , , For print editorial, please use the cover and images here: https://we.tl/t-aCj5wzGeoY, For online editorial, please use the cover and images here: https://we.tl/t-YUygOHVRjj,  , , Please apply the image credit ‘Ben Watts / Women’s Health’ when using the cover and images. Note, these images must only be used alongside the quotes in the below press release and are not to be used out of context. The images must not be cropped or altered, Please credit the quotes to ‘Women’s Health UK’, and for online editorial, please ensure you hyperlink through to: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/fitness/a45612726/ashley-park-november-cover-star/, Please also state: ‘The full interview with Ashley Park can be read in the November issue of Women’s Health UK’, Warrant there will be no derogatory, defamatory or negative reference made to Women’s Health or anyone featured in the release or pictures ,  , FOR IMMEDIATE USE: TUESDAY 24th OCTOBER, 2023, ,   , , - The TV and film star fronts the November issue of Women’s Health UK, on sale now -, ,  , ,  , ,  On the importance of films like Joy Ride in showing Asian women in their complex glory:, ,  , , “Asian women on screen, especially in America and Hollywood, have been so sexualised and fetishised for the benefit of other people’s stories or jokes. And we’re like, ‘We’re gonna go balls to the wall, further than anyone’s gone with Asian women.’ That’s exactly what has made me the person, the performer, everything that I am today. You cannot put me in a box...Do not put me in a box.”                                      , ,  , , On changing her mentality as a lead actor following the main character role in Joy Ride:, ,  , , “I got to a point where I found my worth in not being the central focus. I was still treating myself like I was a supporting character...I deserve to take care of myself and not just everyone else. I’m treating myself like a lead now.”, ,  , , On why exercise has become such an important part of her life:, ,  , , “I don’t do personal sessions because I’m fancy. It’s literally because if I take a class, I will find a way to cheat. When someone is one-on-one with me, it’s such good accountability…Now, for me, working out is not about losing weight; it’s not about burning calories. Instead, I feel a difference when I’m stronger and more muscled.”, ,  , , On realising the power of taking a break for her mental health:, , “I’ve finally learned the power of a mental health break. In my twenties, I thought of vacations as, you can travel and do exciting things. It’s shifted to vacation being alone time…I always travel with a watercolour set.”, ,  , , On her love for preparing food:, ,  , , “I haven’t been able to grocery shop because I’ve been travelling so much…I love chopping vegetables, especially peppers and radishes. When it looks nice, I’m more excited to eat it…A big salad with steak and cheese makes me feel the best.”, ,  , ,  , , Read the full Ashley Park interview in the November issue of Women’s Health UK, on sale now, also available as a digital edition.
She talks about how she thinks the film has done a lot to overcome stereotypes about Asian women in Hollywood
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PARIS, FRANCE - DECEMBER 06: Lily Collins and Ashley Park attend the "Emily In Paris" by Netflix - Season 3 World Premiere at Theatre Des Champs Elysees on December 06, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Ashley is best known as Mindy Chen in hit Netflix series Emily In Paris
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She told Women’s Health magazine: “I got to a point where I found my worth in not being the central focus – I was treating myself like I was a supporting character.

“I deserved to take care of myself and not just everyone else. I’m treating myself like a lead now.

“Asian woman on screen, especially in Hollywood, have been so sexualised and so fetishised for the benefit of other people’s stories or jokes.

“In Joy Ride, we’re like, ‘We’re going to go balls to the wall, further than anyone’s gone with Asian women’.

“That’s exactly what has made me the person, performer . . .  everything I am today.

“You cannot put me in a box. Do not put me in a box.”

The full interview with Ashley Park can be read in the November issue of Women’s Health UK.

JILL THRILLS

JILL Halfpenny has signed up for another storming Channel 5 thriller – this time four-parter The Cuckoo.

The former EastEnders actress has proved a huge draw for viewers, helping to get hit ratings for The Holiday and The Drowning.

Jill Halfpenny leads cast in Channel 5 thriller The HolidayJill Halfpenny ©Rachell SmithLondon 27th May 2021 Channel 5 has today announced that Jill Halfpenny (The Drowning, Dark Money) will star in upcoming prime time drama The Holiday, based on T.M. Logan’s bestseller of the same name. Jill will be taking on the role of Kate, a woman who’s dream family holiday quickly becomes a nightmare when she discovers her husband is having an affair with one of her best friends. Her four best friends are on holiday with her, but which one is it? As Kate closes in on the truth in the stifling Mediterranean heat, she realises too late that the stakes are far higher than she ever imagines, because someone in the villa may be prepared to kill to keep their affair hidden. The cast also includes Owen McDonnell (Killing Eve, The Bay) as Sean, Kate's cheating husband, their teenage daughter Lucy is played by Lara McDonnell (Artemis Fowl) and her young son, Daniel is played by Aidan McCann (Red Rock). Liv Mjones (Midsommar) plays Jenny in their group of friends and her husband Alistair is portrayed by Aidan McCardle (The Trial of Christine Keeler); their son Jake is played by newcomer Shaun O’Callaghan Wade. Siobhan Hewlett (Redemption) plays best friend Rowan with Andrew Macklin (Doctor Who) playing her husband Russ and Molly McCann (Herself) playing their daughter Odette.  Cat Simmons (Ordinary Lies) will play Izzy who rounds out the ensemble cast. Jill Halfpenny said, “T.M. Logan’s novel, The Holiday, was such a joy to bring to life and filming with such a talented cast was just fantastic! Portraying Kate’s dream holiday turn into a nightmare was great fun and hopefully the fans of the book, and those who have yet to discover it, will enjoy the rollercoaster journey we take you on with this gripping thriller.” The Holiday is a 4 x 60 thriller which is currently in production. Respected writer Michael Crompton (Silent Witness, Safe House, Kidnap and Ransom) is adapting the novel for television. The Holiday was commissioned by Sebastian Cardwell, SVP, Deputy Director of Programmes, Channel 5, while Rachel Gesua and Trevor Eve from Projector Pictures, Mike Benson from Clapperboard Studios, Herbert Kloiber and Olivia Pahl from Night Train Media and Dave Clarke from NENT Studios UK, are executive producers for the series. The Holiday, a Richard and Judy Book Club thriller, spent ten weeks on the Sunday Times’ top ten bestsellers’ list in 2019 and has been described as “a blistering page-turner; perfectly plotted, riveting, and with an exceptional ending”. The series will air later this year on Channel 5.
Jill Halfpenny has signed up for Channel 5 thriller The Cuckoo
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Jill leads the cast as Sian, a woman who arrives into the lives of married couple Nick and Jessica and their adopted daughter Alice after moving in as a lodger.

But the family run into trouble as the financial crisis hits and Sian starts disrupting harmony in the house.

Jessica begins to question if Sian is really who she claims to be, with events leading to Nick and Alice fighting for each other – and their own lives.

The Long Shadow’s Lee Ingleby and Claire Goose from The Bay co-star.

Filming has begun on location in Ireland and the drama is expected to hit our screens next year.

CONTESTANTS from this year’s Great British Bake Off are already being spotted and approached off-screen.

Nicky, revealed she had been stopped on holiday and said: “I’ve had so many recognise me. I even got recognised in France.”