Former Doctor Who star slams show, saying it feels like ‘a trailer for something you'd rather watch later'
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Evening Standard
01-07-2025
- Evening Standard
Former Doctor Who star slams show, saying it feels like ‘a trailer for something you'd rather watch later'
Speaking on The Lewis Nicholls Show, Davison said: 'As the special effects got even better, there's a danger that it becomes just about special effects... there are huge gaps in the narrative because they're just leaping onto the next bit.'
Daily Mirror
07-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
EastEnders star slams BBC soap actors in savage 'haven't got a clue' swipe
Former EastEnders star Jamie Foreman, who played Derek Branning on the BBC show, has taken a swipe at his soap colleagues as he claimed they 'wouldn't last two minutes' outside of Albert Square Former EastEnders actor Jamie Foreman, who portrayed Derek Branning, launched a stinging critique of his ex-cast mates, claiming they "wouldn't last two minutes" in varied acting roles. He also shared how an older actress from the BBC's beloved drama agreed with his stern assessment. Jamie graced Albert Square from November 2011 until December 2012, where his character's scandalous affair with Kat Slater (played by Jessie Wallace), married to Alfie Moon (Shane Richie), captivated audiences. Derek's tenure ended abruptly with a heart attack in the Christmas Day episode. Since then, the actor, now 67, has not shied away from expressing his thoughts about fellow performers from the show. During an appearance on The Lewis Nicholls Show, he said: "The discipline on the set is just... it is just... I was sitting with an older actress on there who is unfortunately not with us any more. "We are sitting on the set and she lent over to me and she went 'haven't got a f***ing clue have they?' And we are watching all these young (actors) thinking they are the bee's knees, you know." Jamie continued his pointed remarks noting: "And the discipline, and directors are going (clears throat) and I am sitting there... would not last two minutes outside of here and invariably none of them do." With a laugh, he wrapped up his musings: "They always end up having to go back so I think I gave a very bad clue there didn't I? I think I have just grassed myself right up on that one." Jamie, who has graced our screens in Double Decker Driving School and Birds of a Feather, opened up further about his stint on EastEnders, describing it as "just another job" and "far from a highlight" of his acting career. He revealed that he had been approached "many times" to join the soap but only agreed when they consented to a one-year term. However, Jamie, whose film credits include Rise of the Footsoldier and Oliver Twist, expressed disappointment with the soap's management, alleging that they "made promises they never kept". The actor shared the gruelling schedule of once filming up to 36 scenes a day, which "burnt him out", despite assurances that he wouldn't have to work Saturdays, stating: "I did every Saturday. I was the first in, last out every day." Despite his experiences, he recognised the significance of EastEnders for its audience, acknowledging its "iconic" status and the respect it commands, particularly for the BBC. Following the release of the podcast on YouTube, viewers shared their thoughts, with one commenting: "Fantastic interview. Jamie Foreman so underrated as an actor." Another viewer admitted to having preconceptions about Jamie, saying: "I had misconceptions of Jamie, thinking he would be cocky etc. Dignified, lovely man, I absolutely have the utmost respect for Jamie. Beautiful guy." A third chimed in with praise, remarking: "Great interview and what a talented, humble bloke." EastEnders continues to captivate audiences, airing Monday to Thursday at 7:30 pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
The Independent
19-11-2024
- The Independent
Bachelor alum Maria Georgas says Pete David is ‘not in rehab' amid dating rumors
Bachelor alum Maria Georgas has shut down reports that Pete Davidson is currently in rehab. The reality star took to her Instagram Story on Tuesday (November 19) to address speculation about Davidson's sobriety after The Sun reported that the comedian was receiving treatment amid his struggles with his mental health. 'Just spoke to his sister, he's not in rehab and has been sober for months,' she wrote. Georgas – who was a fan-favorite in Joey Graziadei's season of The Bachelor – added: 'Can't believe this s*** it's very insulting to his recovery and my mental health. He's literally home.' The Independent She also denied reports that they were in a relationship. 'Never dated Pete. False rumor! I'm friends with his sister. Case closed,' she wrote on Instagram. The rumors about Georgas and Davidson came four months after the actor reportedly split from Madelyn Cline, who he was romantically linked to in July 2023. He was in many public relationships before that, including with Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande, Kaia Gerber, and Phoebe Dynevor. In August, there were also reports that Davison checked into a rehabilitation center. Davidson received treatment in 2023 for his previously diagnosed borderline personality disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). During a comedy show with Jon Stewart and John Mulaney in New Jersey in September 2023, he addressed his time in rehab. 'I am fresh out of rehab, everyone,' he told the crowd at the time. 'I got that post-rehab glow. Seventh time's the charm!' He confirmed a previous stint in rehab in February 2020 and said in an interview with Howard Stern that he went to rehab in 2016 because 'there was no way I could stop' using drugs. 'I was like, somebody has to put me in a house where there is literally nothing,' he told Stern in 2018. 'I had too much access.' During the one-hour Netflix special Turbo Fonzerelli, which aired in January, Davidson also revealed that when he was at Aretha Franklin's funeral in 2018, he was high on ketamine. 'I was on a drug for the past two and half, three years called Ketamine. What a time,' he said in the special. 'It's embarrassing when you're not on ketamine anymore, though… I'm embarrassed,' he continued. 'I was out and about like that. That's not cool, you know? I was at funerals like that. That's f**** up, right? I was at Aretha Franklin's funeral like that. Yeah, I have to live with that. You know what I mean? She'll never know, but still, that's not the point. You know what I mean?' When Davidson attended the singer's funeral at Detroit's Greater Grace Temple in August 2018, he arrived alongside his now ex-fiancée singer Ariana Grande, who performed a song at the service.
