CD:UK criticised for Pink t-shirt
The ITC has upheld complaints that ITV's CD:UK broadcast a Pink performance featuring an offensive t-shirt on a show aimed at children.…
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ITV to screen Smiths documentary
ITV has made a documentary about The Smiths to mark the twentieth anniversary of their first live performance, featuring interviews with Mike Joyce and Andy Rourke, but not Morrissey.…
ITV fires John Leslie from This Morning
Granada has terminated John Leslie's contract to present This Morning after he failed to respond to rape allegations, with Leslie approaching police to offer help.…
Simon Fuller considers Pop Idol-style show for fallen pop stars
Simon Fuller is considering a new TV show giving one-hit wonders a second chance at a record contract, possibly on UK television from February.…
ITV settles Football League dispute and faces John Leslie allegations
Carlton and Granada have agreed a £6million deal with the Football League to end the ITV Digital dispute, while presenter John Leslie faces allegations and has been replaced on This Morning.…
Leslie takes time off
ITV has said John Leslie will take time off This Morning after Ulrika Jonsson's allegations of date rape against a presenter were linked to him in the press.…
Ant and Dec re-sign to ITV
Ant and Dec have signed an exclusive two-year deal with ITV, reportedly worth £2 million, covering new series and a Christmas special.…
American Idol judges lined up for series two
Fox has begun auditions for the second American Idol series, with all three original judges returning and a fourth judge reportedly to be added.…
ITV merger is on
The £2.6 billion merger of Granada and Carlton looks set to go ahead, with Granada shareholders owning two-thirds, Charles Allen as chief executive and Michael Green as chairman.…
ITV merger back on
Granada and Carlton are reportedly close to merging into one ITV, with Granada owning two-thirds, Charles Allen as chief executive and Michael Green as chairman.…
Tabloid bits
H and Claire are quitting SMTV to focus on music, Darius Danesh is sleeping on a friend's floor in London, and Mel B's ex-husband goes on trial for assault.…
Hearsay is they're no more
Hearsay have reportedly split, with Danny telling the Sun the public pressure and abuse had become too much as ITV's Popstars The Rivals continues.…