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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
And Just Like That… Producers Address Fans' Confusion Over Latest Character Death — Was It Really a Mistake?
Did And Just Like That… accidentally kill off the same character twice? That's what fans were wondering after the Max comedy's July 3 episode, in which Lisa (Nicole Ari Parker) lost her 90-year-old father to a stroke. It was an emotional hour, as Lisa struggled through a difficult eulogy at the Pippin-themed funeral — but it was also a familiar one, as this apparently isn't the first time Lisa has had to say goodbye to her father. More from TVLine Sinners: How to Watch the Michael B. Jordan-Led Blockbuster Online And Just Like That EPs Tease the Fallout From Aidan's Big Bombshell: 'It Could Make Them Vulnerable' And Just Like That Just Gave Us a Tiny Sex and the City Easter Egg - Do You Remember Her? During the first season of And Just Like That…, when the characters were grieving the loss of Big (Chris Noth), Lisa made an off-handed comment to Charlotte (Kristin Davis) about how she was 'exactly the same way when my father died last year,' implying that he was already dead when the show started. So, what's the deal here? According to the show's production team, which spoke to The Hollywood Reporter, the 'father' Lisa referenced back in Season 1 was apparently her father-in-law, not her own biological father. And just like that, the mystery is solved. Let's talk: Did you also notice the double mention of Lisa's dead father? And are you satisfied with the explanation that she originally lost her father-in-law, or is this just a convenient excuse for an obvious mistake? Drop a comment with your thoughts on all things below. TV's 100 Most Shocking Deaths Ever View List Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
The Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
ITV announces hit drama is ending after 11 years on TV – and filming has already started on final series
ITV has confirmed that one of its most popular TV drama's is to end after 11 years on screens. Fans of Grantchester look set to be bitterly disappointed as the broadcaster confirmed the show will be over with its upcoming eleventh and final series. 4 4 Filming for the final episodes has already kicked off with an air date for its final ever run set to be announced in due course. Former Hollyoaks actor Rishi Nair will return as handsome vicar Alphy Kottaram for the final series. Rishi will be joined by Robson Greene who is back as Geordie alongside Tessa Peake-Jones as Mrs. C, Kacey Ainsworth as Cathy Keating and Oliver Dimsdale as Daniel Marlowe. Current lead star Rishi joined the show in 2024 for its ninth series and will have appeared in three series total before it draws to a conclusion. He replaced Tom Brittney in the role who played the show's vicar for four years. Tom himself took over from actor James Norton who was one of the show's first stars. Confirming the end of the much-loved show, the series' creator and writer, Daisy Coulam, said: 'At its heart, Grantchester is a show about the power of friendship and love. "We've been so lucky over the last 11 series to experience that on and off screen. "For over a decade now - cast and crew (many who've been there since the beginning) have met each Summer to film. And it's been an absolute joy. Thank you to James Runcie for entrusting us with his characters. "Thank you to the lovely people of real Grantchester. Thank you to everyone who's been a part of the show in any way - big or small. "I'll miss you terribly.' Speaking about his time on the programme and it's impending exit, actor Rishi said: 'It's been the greatest honour to step into the world of Grantchester and be part of a show with so much heart. "Over two seasons—and now as we begin filming our third—I've had the privilege of telling stories that mean so much to so many, and I'm deeply thankful for that. "As we begin filming this final chapter, I do so with a full heart and endless gratitude—for the memories, the friendships, and the incredible journey we've shared. "To the entire cast and crew—thank you for your unwavering support, love, and warmth that you all bring onto set every day. "Working alongside you all, and more importantly getting to know you, has been a true privilege and joy.' Grantchester first launched on ITV in 2014. The series was initially based on The Grantchester Mysteries, a series of short stories written by James Runcie. The show's ratings have been in steady decline since 2014 with the first series averaging just under seven million viewers. The most recent series claimed just half of that with 3.2million people on average tuning in each week. 4 4
The Sun
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Award winning TV drama's future revealed after four seasons amid fan fears bosses have quietly axed it
BOSSES have revealed the fate of an award-winning TV drama amid fan speculation it could have been axed. Disney+ will be bringing back popular drama The Bear for a fifth series. 3 3 The streaming giant launched the fourth series of the show last month but little had been said on the fate of the show until now - causing fans to panic. Show bosses have now revealed that the programme - starring Jeremy Allen White - is very much making a comeback for a fifth incarnation. The show streams on Disney+ internationally and is broadcast via FX in the US. Lead star Jeremy picked up a Golden Globe for his role in the show in 2023. Confirming their plans for the show, John Landgraf, the Chairman of FX, said: "The Bear continues to be a fan favorite worldwide and their response to this season - as seen through incredibly high viewership - has been as spectacular as any of its previous seasons. "Year-in and year-out, Chris Storer, the producers, cast and crew make The Bear one of the best shows on television. "We are excited that they will continue to tell this magnificent story." The show sees fine dining chef Carmy return home to Chicago to help run his family's sandwich shop. Played by Jeremy, the chef has to fight to transform the show and ensure its survival. Previously declaring their excitement for the show, one fan said: "Yessss! Too good not to be renewed.' A second added: "I cannot wait honestly!!" While third penned: "I need 20 seasons of this." A synopsis for the latest series read: "It's a losing battle every single day in the restaurant business. Carmy pushes himself harder than ever, and demands excellence from his crew, who do their best to match his intensity. "Their quest for culinary excellence will propel the crew to new levels and stress the bonds that hold the restaurant together. "As the team grows in size, each member will strive to reach a greater level of service within their role. In the restaurant industry, you're never on solid ground, and with that ever-changing landscape comes new challenges and opportunities." 3
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Star of legendary BBC period drama looks unrecognisable 31 years on from series' final episode after Hollywood makeover
A star of legendary BBC period drama The House Of Eliott looks unrecognisable 31 years from the series' final episode after a Hollywood makeover. Actress Louise Lombard, 54, played Evangeline Eliott between 1991 and 1994 in the popular series. The House Of Eliott followed the lives of two sisters, Beatrice (Stella Gonet) and Evangeline Eliott, trying to set up a dress-making business while in London in the 20s. The Beeb aired 34 episodes over three series while it was on our screens. During the show, Louise had a very short, dark, brunette hair and usually rocked a red lip. But now, over 30 years on since the programme has been on our screens, Louise now has curled blonde locks and a golden tan. House Of Eliott isn't the only show that Louise has starred in. After that, she landed roles in the likes of Bodyguards, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, NCIS, The Mentalist, Kiss of Death and The Fix. Her last role on telly was back in 2019 when she played Alice Merriman in Susan Hill's Ghost Story. Louise has also starred in a number of movies. Some include Tale of the Mummy, My Kingdom, Countdown and the After franchise. Most recently, she took on the role of Ruth Sherman Tolman in Oppenheimer. The star is currently thriving in her personal life. Louise recently tied the knot with her husband Tom Poleman. Taking to Instagram to share the news with fans, she posted a stunning snap from their big day and wrote: 'NYC 05-07-25.' More recently, the couple travelled to Paris to enjoy a romantic holiday together. The loved-up pair posed in front of the Eiffel Tower and also hung up their own padlock on the Love Lock Bridge. She captioned the post on Instagram: 'City of Love.' Tom first appeared on Louise's Instagram back in 2024. Louise was previously married to Jon Stephen. She also previously dated Alessandro Sol. The actress is also a proud mum to two children. It comes after an iconic EastEnders star looks unrecognisable four decades on from her soap debut. Mary 'the Punk' Smith, played by Linda Davidson, featured in the serial drama's original cast when it first aired back in 1985. She was a single mother to her daughter Annie and viewers saw the complicated character struggle to raise her child and earn money all while sporting her distinctive style. From becoming a prostitute to various failed romances, Mary had several controversial storylines before she left the show in 1988.
The Independent
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Scott Mills forced to issue on-air apology over BBC blunder
Showing now | Lifestyle 01:13 Scott Mills was forced to issue an on-air apology after he mistakenly said the BBC show Call the Midwife is ending after its 15th season. The DJ held a funeral for the drama on his BBC Radio 2 show on Thursday (26 June), where he announced : 'This morning, we woke up to the news that the show that never ends is indeed ending. I am sorry if this is how you are finding out.' Mills played sombre music to mark the occasion, and opened up a phone line for devastated viewers to express their sadness. However, just 10 minutes later, Mills was forced to apologise after being told that the TV drama had not been cancelled at all. Reading out a statement from the BBC that said the show 'isn't going anywhere', the DJ admitted he had 'done a bad thing'.
