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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
ITV will SACK 1 in 10 cast members from Corrie and Emmerdale in savage cost-cutting bloodbath
Execs are putting pressure on their top soaps to slash their spiralling budgets SOAP STARS AXE ITV will SACK 1 in 10 cast members from Corrie and Emmerdale in savage cost-cutting bloodbath Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ITV chiefs are plotting a bloodbath on their two flagship soaps by axing one in ten cast members in the latest round of savage cost-cutting. Proposed plans also include slashing the number of scenes per episode for Coronation Street and Emmerdale — after the broadcaster announced it is cutting a further £15million from its total budget. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 ITV chiefs are plotting a bloodbath on their two flagship soaps, one of which is Emmerdale ITV's profits have slumped by 44 per cent to £99million for the first six months of this year. Now insiders have revealed executives are putting pressure on their top soaps to slash their spiralling budgets, cutting the soaps' cast lists by ten per cent. Coronation Street has 84 permanent cast members and Emmerdale has 70. Staffing on both soaps has risen rapidly in recent years, with many actors guaranteed a minimum number of episodes and episode fees per year. It is also suggested scenes per episode could be cut. Both soaps have about 20 scenes per show. And the number of cast used each episode could also be trimmed. A soap source said: 'It's brutal. We've known it was on the cards for a while, but they're really cranking it up now and it's across the soaps. They're looking to save millions and Corrie and Emmerdale are the obvious places. They're very expensive shows. 'Many who have been there for a long time are reliant on their income staying as it is. 'The amount of cast has spiralled out of control and focusing on dialogue, not action, could also save money.' Coronation Street and Emmerdale announce huge 'crossover' special episode in UK soap first Some older cast members have full-time contracts with a salary, but the majority are paid by the episode. It comes amid cuts across the ITV daytime schedule, with hundreds of staff axed from Good Morning Britain, Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women. ITV said of the proposals: 'This is complete speculation.'
Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island fans beg producers to step in and AXE ‘disgusting' star from villa after Maya Jama calls out nasty comment
And they're not the only Islander viewers want kicked out FUMING Love Island fans beg producers to step in and AXE 'disgusting' star from villa after Maya Jama calls out nasty comment LOVE Island fans have demanded ITV bosses step in after one Islander was slammed for making a 'disgusting' comment – with Maya Jama stepping in to call him out live on screen. The 30-year-old host wasn't having any of it during last night's tense episode as Ben Holborough made a savage dig at Toni Laites that left viewers stunned – and demanding he be kicked out of the villa. Advertisement 5 Maya Jama snapped at the Islander Credit: Eroteme 5 Harrison recoupled with Lauren and caused some tension Credit: Eroteme 5 Ben unleashed a nasty comment aimed at Toni Credit: Eroteme 5 Toni recoupled herself with Cach Credit: Eroteme Tensions were already sky high as Harrison Solomon came back hand-in-hand with bombshell Lauren Wood, despite being coupled up with Toni before Casa. When Maya turned to Toni, 24, for her reaction, she took the high road, saying: "Tommy obviously surprised me, the rest of them not so much.' But Ben couldn't help himself, cutting in to say: 'I think I've got to give it to Harrison – what Lauren's been able to give him in three days, you haven't been able to do in two or three weeks.' Toni shot back: 'Save it, b****.' Advertisement Read more in Love Island time to go Love Island fans 'call Ofcom' over controversial Islander saying 'get her out' And Maya quickly stepped in, telling Ben: 'I didn't really like that, Ben. That was unnecessary.' Fans at home couldn't believe what they'd heard – and took to X (formerly Twitter) to vent their fury. 'get ben out the VILLA now why is he always opening his mouth????,' fumed one fan. 'ben's comment towards toni was so nasty idc how 'funny' people think he is- the way he speaks to women is disgusting and i'm glad maya called him out,' said another. Advertisement 'The sooner Harry, Ben and Helena are out of that villa the better,' added a third. Even fellow Islander Shakira Khan jumped in to defend Toni, firing: 'There's two brain cells up there, I swear.' Maya also called out Helena Ford for laughing along with Harry Cooksley as footage aired of his flirty Casa antics. Advertisement She told Helena: 'I don't know… I probably wouldn't find that funny if I was in a couple with someone like that. 'You laugh quite a lot when he's been doing things. Is that to avoid upset or are you genuinely not bothered?' Helena replied: 'It's not that I'm not bothered, I'm just not surprised.' Harry tried to defend himself – again – saying: 'If I wanted to come back with Rheo I'd have coupled up with her…' Advertisement But Maya wasn't having it. 'It doesn't exclude everything that happened,' she snapped. Love Island fans are now begging producers to take action against Ben, calling his comments 'nasty', 'vile' and 'completely out of order'. 'What exactly did Harry say that Conor agrees with???? Get him out omg I hate him. Harry, Dejon, Harrison, Ben and Conor get out now,' raged another viewer. Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. Advertisement
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Announce Inaugural Future Ruins Fest Celebrating Film Music
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have announced the inaugural Future Ruins Festival, featuring many of cinema's top composers performing their scores live for the first time. In addition to the Oscar-winning duo of Reznor and Ross, Future Ruins — heading to Los Angeles on November 8 — will also include sets by Devo singer and Wes Anderson composer Mark Mothersbaugh, horror director and composer John Carpenter, Oscar-winning Joker composer Hildur Guðnadóttir, and Questlove performing the film scores of Curtis Mayfield. More from Rolling Stone Latin Music Festivals Scramble Amid Visa Uncertainty: 'It's Scary' AXE Ceremonia 'Working Closely' With Authorities After Deadly Crane Accident Anitta, Grupo Firme, Netón Vega Lead Chicago's Michelada Fest Lineup 'It's about giving people who are, literally, the best in the world at taking audiences on an emotional ride via music the opportunity to tell new stories in an interesting live setting,' Reznor said in a statement. Other artists on the lineup included Danny Elfman, Stranger Things duo Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein, Italian group Goblin, Terence Blanchard, Ben Salisbury & Geoff Barrow, Isobel Waller-Bridge, a performance of Howard Shore's Crash score, and more. According to the organizers, across three stages at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 'Each artist is encouraged to take big swings and reimagine their work for a live audience. Ranging from electronic sets and live bands to orchestral performances, fans have the chance to experience live debuts from composers who rarely appear onstage.' 'There's no headliner. There's no hierarchy. This is a stacked lineup of visionaries doing something you might not see again,' Reznor and Ross added. Check out the Future Ruins site for ticket information. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
The South African
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs won't RUSH Rushwin back to action
Rushwin Dortley was cruelly ruled out of the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery. Kaizer Chiefs won't rush their star defender back. In March 2025, Rushwin Dortley underwent knee surgery to address an issue that was far more serious than initially thought. There are no specifics on a timeframe for his recovery, but it's unlikely we'll see him play any competitive football before September. Still, the player will feel that the worst is over. It's also not uncommon for players to become more resilient and mentally tough after serious setbacks so early in their careers. Dortley will almost certainly miss the start of the 2025-2026 campaign as the club looks to err on the side of caution. Their reward will be a fully fit and motivated Rushwin Dortley. Latest Kaizer Chiefs rumours Amakhosi board to AXE three popular senior stars Rushwin Dortley trains with his Kaizer Chiefs team at the Toyota Stadium. Image: @lorenzKO/X 23-year-old Bafana Bafana and Polokwane winger Oswin Appollis could make a big move in the winter. Click for the story Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Cops found guilty of gross misconduct will automatically be sacked automatically under new rules to drive up standards
Policing minister says it is 'vital only those fit to wear uniform are serving public' ROTTEN COPS AXE Cops found guilty of gross misconduct will automatically be sacked automatically under new rules to drive up standards POLICE officers found guilty of gross misconduct will automatically be sacked under new rules to drive up standards. It comes after 56 of the 563 cops judged to breached rules to that level last year were still allowed to keep their jobs. Advertisement 2 Policing minister Dame Diana Johnson Credit: Alamy The new legislation from May 28 will also make serious criminal offences such as rape and GBH automatically amount to gross misconduct under law. Policing minister Dame Diana Johnson said: 'We place a huge amount of faith and trust in the police officers we see in our communities. 'And it is vital that only those fit to wear the uniform are serving the public. 'We cannot let the majority of officers, who are brave and committed to keeping us safe, be tarnished by the few who commit serious criminality or gross misconduct. Advertisement 'They, and the public, deserve certainty those unfit to serve will be dismissed.' The new laws follows last month's announcement that officers who fail background checks will be sacked automatically. Victims' Commissioner Baroness Newlove said: 'Today's changes are a welcome and necessary step toward restoring public trust - and reaffirming the values policing must uphold. 'Too often and for far too long, red flags have been missed, minimised or ignored.' Advertisement Isabelle Younane, of Women's Aid, also said it was 'essential' for women to be able to trust reporting their experiences of abuse to police officers, and that they are not speaking to someone accused of misconduct relating to violence against women and girls themselves. She added: 'These reforms, alongside those announced previously, are positive first steps to improving women's trust in the police. 'We continue to urge for further action to ensure that no individuals with the misogynistic attitudes and beliefs that underpin VAWG (violence against women and girls) are eligible to join.' Police officer has SEX with drunk stranger he helped home as To Catch a Copper lifts lid on the 'real' Line of Duty 2 Police officers found guilty of gross misconduct will automatically be sacked under new rules (stock picture) Credit: Getty
