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'The Apprentice' Final 5: How Did The Candidates Get To Where They Are? (PHOTOS)
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WATCH: Little Nikki 'Intro Intro': Is She Britain's Answer To Rihanna? (VIDEO)
Stuffing her face with sweets, guzzling Red Bull and jumping around Camden Town in London, you can tell Little Nikki is indeed little.
She's just 16 and it's obvious, but if you weren't watching her video, her infectious song Intro Intro sounds mature enough for adults to nod along to as well.
Popjustice have called her a mix of Rihanna and Azealia, but there's also a bit of Katy B thrown in there too.
Most obviously, there are similarities between her music video and Rihanna's We Found Love video. The spinning cameras and the gritty London streets play a big part, although the dysfunctional relationship and sexual chemistry is fortunately left out.
Little Nikki was previously in a girl band called SoundGirl, who opened for Justin Bieber, The Wanted, Scouting For Girls and Pixie Lott on tour.
However, they split up in April 2012 after just one charting single, Don't Know Why, which peaked at #45 in the UK.
Little Nikki - real name Nicole Shortland - is already back in the game with this video and track, making her mark on the UK urban pop scene.
What do you think of the video? Let us know below.
She's just 16 and it's obvious, but if you weren't watching her video, her infectious song Intro Intro sounds mature enough for adults to nod along to as well.
Popjustice have called her a mix of Rihanna and Azealia, but there's also a bit of Katy B thrown in there too.
Most obviously, there are similarities between her music video and Rihanna's We Found Love video. The spinning cameras and the gritty London streets play a big part, although the dysfunctional relationship and sexual chemistry is fortunately left out.
Little Nikki was previously in a girl band called SoundGirl, who opened for Justin Bieber, The Wanted, Scouting For Girls and Pixie Lott on tour.
However, they split up in April 2012 after just one charting single, Don't Know Why, which peaked at #45 in the UK.
Little Nikki - real name Nicole Shortland - is already back in the game with this video and track, making her mark on the UK urban pop scene.
What do you think of the video? Let us know below.
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'The Apprentice' Episode 11 Preview: Adam Turns To Jelly In Penultimate Challenge (PHOTOS)
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'The Apprentice' Review: Adam Corbally Fired Before The Final In 'Affordable Luxury' Challenge
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Spice Girls To Attend The Opening Of Their Musical 'Viva Forever'
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'The Apprentice' Winner Ricky Martin: 'I've Knocked The Wrestling On The Head' (INTERVIEW)
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'The Apprentice': Tom Gearing On How It feels To Come Second (INTERVIEW)
"It was really disappointing to get so close to winning it," says Tom Gearing the runner up of The Apprentice 2012.
"We applied for it 12 months ago so to get all that way and then fail at the final hurdle was really disappointing. But I'm really happy for Ricky, I think he's a really credible candidate and there's mutual respect between the two of us."
MORE APPRENTICE: Lord Sugar Toasts His Winning Candidate
RICKY MARTIN: What He's Planning To Give Up Now He's Won...
Tom led his team to victory two out of three times as Project Manager and only appeared in the final boardroom twice, but when it came to his business plan Lord Sugar didn't seem to want to take the risk.
APPRENTICE CANDIDATE PROFILE: Tom Gearing - 'Some People Say I'm Quite Good-Looking'
Does Tom think he took the safe option?
"I suppose so. He did say he's getting on later in life now and he didn't want to take a risk... I like to think it was a tough decision for him."
Tom, the London-born director of an investment company, was the youngest of the finalists, aged just 23 - a fact that was brought up time and time again during the final episode. Did he feel it was unfair to discount him on his age?
"Not at all, every single candidate has got pluses and negatives on their character and their experience and one of the things I don't have on my side is years of experience. The interview stage is supposed to be tough," he says.
Despite his young age, Tom impressed in the series due to his strong business and strategic sense, intellect and ability to take a risk.
However, his £25m investment hope was one of things that put Lord Sugar off and Tom admits it might be time to lower his asking price: "I might well throttle it back as Lord Sugar said and aim a little bit lower."
The Apprentice finalists in action...
"We applied for it 12 months ago so to get all that way and then fail at the final hurdle was really disappointing. But I'm really happy for Ricky, I think he's a really credible candidate and there's mutual respect between the two of us."
MORE APPRENTICE: Lord Sugar Toasts His Winning Candidate
RICKY MARTIN: What He's Planning To Give Up Now He's Won...
Tom led his team to victory two out of three times as Project Manager and only appeared in the final boardroom twice, but when it came to his business plan Lord Sugar didn't seem to want to take the risk.
APPRENTICE CANDIDATE PROFILE: Tom Gearing - 'Some People Say I'm Quite Good-Looking'
Does Tom think he took the safe option?
"I suppose so. He did say he's getting on later in life now and he didn't want to take a risk... I like to think it was a tough decision for him."
Tom, the London-born director of an investment company, was the youngest of the finalists, aged just 23 - a fact that was brought up time and time again during the final episode. Did he feel it was unfair to discount him on his age?
"Not at all, every single candidate has got pluses and negatives on their character and their experience and one of the things I don't have on my side is years of experience. The interview stage is supposed to be tough," he says.
Despite his young age, Tom impressed in the series due to his strong business and strategic sense, intellect and ability to take a risk.
However, his £25m investment hope was one of things that put Lord Sugar off and Tom admits it might be time to lower his asking price: "I might well throttle it back as Lord Sugar said and aim a little bit lower."
The Apprentice finalists in action...
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'The Apprentice': Jade Nash Admits Even She Didn't Like Her Business Plan (INTERVIEW)
"They were completely right," admits Jade Nash, the last woman standing in this year's Apprentice final.
Jade, who had been on the losing team more than any other finalist, was finally fired after Lord Sugar rejected her money-making telemarketing business plan, which involved too many cold calls for his liking.
"It's not just about money. It's about loving the product and that wasn't my reason for the business. Regardless of the fact the business would make money, now I've realised it's not what I want to do," explains Jade.
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Jade encountered Claude Littner, and it was all over
As to when she realised it had all gone wrong for her, the development manager from Bedfordshire says it was when she stepped into Claude's office.
Remembering that dreaded moment, she recalls: "I was quite open about what happenned in the interviews - instead of having a poker face, we were all quite honest and I went in with Claude first and he went 'what the hell is this? You're not meant to write a business plan like this'.
"He pretty much slated me and I didn't realise it was wrong, so I thought 'damn I'm buggered'."
The Apprentice finalists in action...
Jade, who had been on the losing team more than any other finalist, was finally fired after Lord Sugar rejected her money-making telemarketing business plan, which involved too many cold calls for his liking.
"It's not just about money. It's about loving the product and that wasn't my reason for the business. Regardless of the fact the business would make money, now I've realised it's not what I want to do," explains Jade.
Jade encountered Claude Littner, and it was all over
As to when she realised it had all gone wrong for her, the development manager from Bedfordshire says it was when she stepped into Claude's office.
Remembering that dreaded moment, she recalls: "I was quite open about what happenned in the interviews - instead of having a poker face, we were all quite honest and I went in with Claude first and he went 'what the hell is this? You're not meant to write a business plan like this'.
"He pretty much slated me and I didn't realise it was wrong, so I thought 'damn I'm buggered'."
The Apprentice finalists in action...
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The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert: Who Received The Loudest Cheer? A Spectator's View
With just an hour to go before the Queen's Jubilee Concert, the sun broke through the clouds above Buckingham Palace and the drizzle that had threatened to dampen proceedings halted, and patriotic crowds began to stream through the golden gates.
The 10,000 people lucky enough to have attended the Queen's Jubilee Picnic in the afternoon came laden with a wicker hamper stuffed with food treats created by Michelin star chef Heston Blumenthal, including the apt Coronation chicken.
For those just arriving, it was rain macs and Union Jack flags they clutched in their hands, along with the goodie bag handed out to everyone, once they had successfully passed through the ID checks and metal detectors that made up security.
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A sea of flags outside the Palace
From red, white and blue wigs, to hats made from balloons, patriotic headgear was all the rage in the crowd, who raced to the front of the stage for the best view of the show that Gary Barlow and his team planned for the nation in celebration of the Queen's 60 years on the throne.
Barlow's best friend and Take That band member Robbie Williams opened the show. His raucous performance of Let Me Entertain You, flanked by the Coldstream Guards, got the crowds on their feet and frantically waving their flags as the first of many fireworks were let off into the sun.
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Robbie Williams was given the responsibility of opening the show
The young musicians such as Cheryl Cole, Jessie J, Ed Sheeran and JLS performed their chart hits, but it was the golden oldies that really got the crowd going. Sir Tom Jones, who's been performing hits for only ten years less than the Queen has reigned, had the crowd wailing "Why, why, why?" to his 1968 hit Delilah and Dame Shirley Bassey captivated the audience as she belted out her Bond anthem Diamonds Are Forever, as sparkling diamonds were projected onto the Palace walls.
As the sun went down the crowds swapped cold beers and ciders for tea and coffee to stave off the chill. One thing was for certain - nobody wanted to leave this concert early, even if we could no longer feel our fingers.
It wasn't just music on offer. The hosts of the night including Lenny Henry, Lee Mack, Rob Brydon and Miranda Hart cracked their funniest yet politest gags for the royal audience. The simple sight of Peter Kay dressed as a Beefeater got the crowds roaring the loudest, only matched when Prince Charles referred to Her Majesty as "Mummy" during his thank-you speech.
Musical highlights included Kylie Minogue performing a medley of hits in her hotpants, Madness chanting It Must Be Love from the rooftop of the Palace - it was as if we all suddenly remembered what a good tune it was - and Stevie Wonder getting everyone's hips moving (I definitely spotted some dad-dancing) as he sang his infectious Superstition.
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Madness (top right) take their turn on the roof, singing Our House
Oh, and then there were Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John, for whom the crowd stamped their feet for more songs, shouting out their favourites - as if these consummate performers were going to take requests on a night that had been planned down to the last note for the past two years.
One of the most touching moments of the night - when the atmosphere was filled with a sense of purpose and celebration - was when the 200-strong performers from across the Commonwealth took to the stage to perform Gary Barlow and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sing, a song created specifically for the occasion.
But out of all the excitement, the cheers, claps and waves, no one received a better reception than Her Majesty. This wasn't any ordinary musical concert, these music-goers very clearly knew who the real star of the show was - no Grammy-Award winners, multi-platinum record sellers or international superstars received the same amount of devotion and outpouring of affection as the Queen. Even the absent Duke of Edinburgh had his name chanted to the rafters in a bid to raise her spirits.
MORE: The Queen Visibly Moved By Duke's Absence, And Prince Of Wales's Emotional Tribute...
As the sound of over 250,000 people singing the National Anthem crept along the Mall to the front of the stage, and the largest Union Jack flag I've ever seen was projected onto the Queen's home, even I, by no means a fan of the monarchy, was hard-pushed not to feel patriotic.
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The brilliant firework display
To top it all, a spectacular array of screaming and blasting fireworks were let off over the Palace and almost every concert- goer stayed till the bitter, freezing-cold end to saviour each last moment of this momentous occasion.
Diamond Jubilee concert stars in action...
The 10,000 people lucky enough to have attended the Queen's Jubilee Picnic in the afternoon came laden with a wicker hamper stuffed with food treats created by Michelin star chef Heston Blumenthal, including the apt Coronation chicken.
For those just arriving, it was rain macs and Union Jack flags they clutched in their hands, along with the goodie bag handed out to everyone, once they had successfully passed through the ID checks and metal detectors that made up security.
From red, white and blue wigs, to hats made from balloons, patriotic headgear was all the rage in the crowd, who raced to the front of the stage for the best view of the show that Gary Barlow and his team planned for the nation in celebration of the Queen's 60 years on the throne.
Barlow's best friend and Take That band member Robbie Williams opened the show. His raucous performance of Let Me Entertain You, flanked by the Coldstream Guards, got the crowds on their feet and frantically waving their flags as the first of many fireworks were let off into the sun.
Robbie Williams was given the responsibility of opening the show
The young musicians such as Cheryl Cole, Jessie J, Ed Sheeran and JLS performed their chart hits, but it was the golden oldies that really got the crowd going. Sir Tom Jones, who's been performing hits for only ten years less than the Queen has reigned, had the crowd wailing "Why, why, why?" to his 1968 hit Delilah and Dame Shirley Bassey captivated the audience as she belted out her Bond anthem Diamonds Are Forever, as sparkling diamonds were projected onto the Palace walls.
As the sun went down the crowds swapped cold beers and ciders for tea and coffee to stave off the chill. One thing was for certain - nobody wanted to leave this concert early, even if we could no longer feel our fingers.
It wasn't just music on offer. The hosts of the night including Lenny Henry, Lee Mack, Rob Brydon and Miranda Hart cracked their funniest yet politest gags for the royal audience. The simple sight of Peter Kay dressed as a Beefeater got the crowds roaring the loudest, only matched when Prince Charles referred to Her Majesty as "Mummy" during his thank-you speech.
Musical highlights included Kylie Minogue performing a medley of hits in her hotpants, Madness chanting It Must Be Love from the rooftop of the Palace - it was as if we all suddenly remembered what a good tune it was - and Stevie Wonder getting everyone's hips moving (I definitely spotted some dad-dancing) as he sang his infectious Superstition.
Madness (top right) take their turn on the roof, singing Our House
Oh, and then there were Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John, for whom the crowd stamped their feet for more songs, shouting out their favourites - as if these consummate performers were going to take requests on a night that had been planned down to the last note for the past two years.
One of the most touching moments of the night - when the atmosphere was filled with a sense of purpose and celebration - was when the 200-strong performers from across the Commonwealth took to the stage to perform Gary Barlow and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sing, a song created specifically for the occasion.
But out of all the excitement, the cheers, claps and waves, no one received a better reception than Her Majesty. This wasn't any ordinary musical concert, these music-goers very clearly knew who the real star of the show was - no Grammy-Award winners, multi-platinum record sellers or international superstars received the same amount of devotion and outpouring of affection as the Queen. Even the absent Duke of Edinburgh had his name chanted to the rafters in a bid to raise her spirits.
MORE: The Queen Visibly Moved By Duke's Absence, And Prince Of Wales's Emotional Tribute...
As the sound of over 250,000 people singing the National Anthem crept along the Mall to the front of the stage, and the largest Union Jack flag I've ever seen was projected onto the Queen's home, even I, by no means a fan of the monarchy, was hard-pushed not to feel patriotic.
To top it all, a spectacular array of screaming and blasting fireworks were let off over the Palace and almost every concert- goer stayed till the bitter, freezing-cold end to saviour each last moment of this momentous occasion.
Diamond Jubilee concert stars in action...
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TV Pick: The Secret History Of Our Streets, 24 Hours in A&E
The Secret History Of Our Streets - BBC2, 9pm
The murky past of London's streets since the Victorian era are uncovered in this social history series. The first episode takes us to Deptford where bulldozers moved in during the 1960s and families who had lived in the area for years were moved into sterile estates and high-rise flats.
Deptford High Street was once known as the Oxford Street of south London, but the Greater London Council deemed it a slum and moved families under the guise of progress.
The documentary follows a series of maps started by 'social explorer' Charles Booth in 1886, recording the social class and lifestyles of the capital's inhabitants by a system of colour-coding.
24 Hours in A&E - Channel 4, 9pm
In another painful episode of 24 Hours in A&E, a builder falls at work and dislocates his shoulder. This is no average dislocation - the consultant hasn't seen it in 30 years of emergency medicine and it takes a five-strong team to pull it back into place.
Meanwhile, as one man in his sixties who had one leg amputated in 2009 comes in with the other dangerously swollen following a trip to Goa, a 30-year-old patient is more worried about whether his crutches are stylish than the pain he is in from a broken toe.
The murky past of London's streets since the Victorian era are uncovered in this social history series. The first episode takes us to Deptford where bulldozers moved in during the 1960s and families who had lived in the area for years were moved into sterile estates and high-rise flats.
Deptford High Street was once known as the Oxford Street of south London, but the Greater London Council deemed it a slum and moved families under the guise of progress.
The documentary follows a series of maps started by 'social explorer' Charles Booth in 1886, recording the social class and lifestyles of the capital's inhabitants by a system of colour-coding.
24 Hours in A&E - Channel 4, 9pm
In another painful episode of 24 Hours in A&E, a builder falls at work and dislocates his shoulder. This is no average dislocation - the consultant hasn't seen it in 30 years of emergency medicine and it takes a five-strong team to pull it back into place.
Meanwhile, as one man in his sixties who had one leg amputated in 2009 comes in with the other dangerously swollen following a trip to Goa, a 30-year-old patient is more worried about whether his crutches are stylish than the pain he is in from a broken toe.
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Summer Blockbusters 2012: 'The Amazing Spider-Man', 'The Dark Knight Rises' & More
Still recovering from Prometheus? The Avengers pass you by in a blur? We're already in the thick of what is traditionally the summer season of blockbusters and it's only the beginning of June.
Here are a few more that you can expect to see on the sides of buses in the coming months...
The Amazing Spider-Man - 3 July
The Amazing Spider-Man sees Andrew Garfield's move to the A-list, replacing Tobey Maguire in the title role of the superhero. This sees Spider-man goes on a journey to find out why his father (Campbell Scott) abandoned him at a young age, while simultaneously combating the NYPD and the villainous Lizard (Rhys Ifans). Thankfully, his girlfriend Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone) is there to mend his many wounds.
The Dark Knight Rises - 20 July
Christopher Nolan's third and final take on the caped crusader is ready for public consumption. The film sees the return of Christian Bale as Batman, Gary Oldman as Commissioner Gordon, Michael Caine as Alfred and Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox, and adds Joseph Gordon-Levitt as police officer John Blake, Anne Hathaway as Catwoman, and Marion Cotillard as Miranda Tate.
The Dark Knight Rises takes place eight years after the events of The Dark Knight, and that time lapse has allowed Christopher Nolan to deal with the one very delicate situation: the death of Heath Ledger, who played The Joker in the previous film. Nolan has confirmed The Joker will not be referenced in this new film.
The Bourne Legacy - 13 August
In this spin-off to the Bourne series directed by Tony Gilroy, who wrote the first three Bourne films, Jeremy Renner replaces star Matt Damon, but does not play the title agent.
The Bourne Legacy focuses on Aaron Cross (Renner), a genetically-altered agent on the run from the people who made him into a heartless killer. Along the way he picks up a scientist (Rachel Weisz), who may or may not hold the key to his salvation.
The Expendables 2 - 17 August
The musclebound cast of The Expendables, including Jason Statham, Jet Li, Liam Hemsworth, Jean Claude Van Damme and Arnold Schwarzenegger, are back for an action packed sequel.
The team are reunited when Mr Church (Bruce Willis) enlists the Expendables to take on a seemingly simple job, but when things go wrong and one of their own is viciously killed, the Expendables are compelled to seek revenge.
Total Recall -29 August
This reboot of the 1990 action hit starring Arnold Schwarzenegger sees Colin Farrell take over the lead role of Douglas Quaid, a worker whose nightmares have led him to believe he was once a spy whose memory has since been erased.
The role of Quaid's wife, Lori - originally played by Sharon Stone - is now played by Kate Beckinsale, and Rachel Ticotin's Melina has gone to Jessica Biel, as the question is posed - what is real, and what is recall?
Skyfall - 26 October
Although technically the next James Bond outing isn't realised in the summertime, it deserves an honourable mention in case you haven't had enough of blockbusters by October.
Daniel Craig reprises his role as 007 for Skyfall, which promises the usual action, exotic locations, scheming villains and beautiful women, but for fans of the original novels by Ian Fleming, there's more: a journey into the troubled psyche of the iconic spy.
Having previously introduced a darker side to Bond in his earlier roles in 2006's Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace in 2008, Craig will explore the quandarys behind his character's professional mission - to kill with licence.
Here are a few more that you can expect to see on the sides of buses in the coming months...
The Amazing Spider-Man - 3 July
The Amazing Spider-Man sees Andrew Garfield's move to the A-list, replacing Tobey Maguire in the title role of the superhero. This sees Spider-man goes on a journey to find out why his father (Campbell Scott) abandoned him at a young age, while simultaneously combating the NYPD and the villainous Lizard (Rhys Ifans). Thankfully, his girlfriend Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone) is there to mend his many wounds.
The Dark Knight Rises - 20 July
Christopher Nolan's third and final take on the caped crusader is ready for public consumption. The film sees the return of Christian Bale as Batman, Gary Oldman as Commissioner Gordon, Michael Caine as Alfred and Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox, and adds Joseph Gordon-Levitt as police officer John Blake, Anne Hathaway as Catwoman, and Marion Cotillard as Miranda Tate.
The Dark Knight Rises takes place eight years after the events of The Dark Knight, and that time lapse has allowed Christopher Nolan to deal with the one very delicate situation: the death of Heath Ledger, who played The Joker in the previous film. Nolan has confirmed The Joker will not be referenced in this new film.
The Bourne Legacy - 13 August
In this spin-off to the Bourne series directed by Tony Gilroy, who wrote the first three Bourne films, Jeremy Renner replaces star Matt Damon, but does not play the title agent.
The Bourne Legacy focuses on Aaron Cross (Renner), a genetically-altered agent on the run from the people who made him into a heartless killer. Along the way he picks up a scientist (Rachel Weisz), who may or may not hold the key to his salvation.
The Expendables 2 - 17 August
The musclebound cast of The Expendables, including Jason Statham, Jet Li, Liam Hemsworth, Jean Claude Van Damme and Arnold Schwarzenegger, are back for an action packed sequel.
The team are reunited when Mr Church (Bruce Willis) enlists the Expendables to take on a seemingly simple job, but when things go wrong and one of their own is viciously killed, the Expendables are compelled to seek revenge.
Total Recall -29 August
This reboot of the 1990 action hit starring Arnold Schwarzenegger sees Colin Farrell take over the lead role of Douglas Quaid, a worker whose nightmares have led him to believe he was once a spy whose memory has since been erased.
The role of Quaid's wife, Lori - originally played by Sharon Stone - is now played by Kate Beckinsale, and Rachel Ticotin's Melina has gone to Jessica Biel, as the question is posed - what is real, and what is recall?
Skyfall - 26 October
Although technically the next James Bond outing isn't realised in the summertime, it deserves an honourable mention in case you haven't had enough of blockbusters by October.
Daniel Craig reprises his role as 007 for Skyfall, which promises the usual action, exotic locations, scheming villains and beautiful women, but for fans of the original novels by Ian Fleming, there's more: a journey into the troubled psyche of the iconic spy.
Having previously introduced a darker side to Bond in his earlier roles in 2006's Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace in 2008, Craig will explore the quandarys behind his character's professional mission - to kill with licence.
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Tonight's TV Pick: Another Cookery Contest, This Time With Marco Pierre White At The Stove...
Marco Pierre White's Kitchen Wars - Channel 5, 9pm
Missing Masterchef? Or Gordon Ramsay's F Word? Well, fear not, there's another celebrity chef firing up a TV cooking talent contest tonight.
Marco Pierre White, the youngest ever chef to have been awarded three Michelin stars and someone who can boast training such household names as Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal, hits the road in a bid to find the UK's best chef and front-of-house team.
The restaurateur, known for his no-nonsense attitude, travels in a portable kitchen, to search for great cooks and people able to present food with style.
His search begins in Leeds, where he began his own career, and at stake for the couples taking part is a place in the final 12.
There may be plenty of TV talent cooking shows already - with The Great British Bake Off adding a sweet twist in recent years - but Pierre White is no newcomer to such contests. He previously fronted Hell's Kitchen and, in the US, a series called Chopping Block. As one of the first celebrity chefs, who has a great personality for TV, is there really any harm in giving him another slice of the pie?
William at 30 - ITV1, 9pm
If you haven't had quite enough of the royal family after the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, here's an insightful look into one of the country's favourite royals and second in line to the Throne.
It's the Duke Of Cambridge's 30th birthday on 21 June, Even by his standards, this past year has been a momentous one. This documentary looks back at his childhood when, aged four, he told a bodyguard: "I don't like 'tographers!" And there are plenty of people willing to confirm how William just wants to be a normal guy.
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Wills at 30 - with a wife at his side
Missing Masterchef? Or Gordon Ramsay's F Word? Well, fear not, there's another celebrity chef firing up a TV cooking talent contest tonight.
Marco Pierre White, the youngest ever chef to have been awarded three Michelin stars and someone who can boast training such household names as Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal, hits the road in a bid to find the UK's best chef and front-of-house team.
The restaurateur, known for his no-nonsense attitude, travels in a portable kitchen, to search for great cooks and people able to present food with style.
His search begins in Leeds, where he began his own career, and at stake for the couples taking part is a place in the final 12.
There may be plenty of TV talent cooking shows already - with The Great British Bake Off adding a sweet twist in recent years - but Pierre White is no newcomer to such contests. He previously fronted Hell's Kitchen and, in the US, a series called Chopping Block. As one of the first celebrity chefs, who has a great personality for TV, is there really any harm in giving him another slice of the pie?
William at 30 - ITV1, 9pm
If you haven't had quite enough of the royal family after the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, here's an insightful look into one of the country's favourite royals and second in line to the Throne.
It's the Duke Of Cambridge's 30th birthday on 21 June, Even by his standards, this past year has been a momentous one. This documentary looks back at his childhood when, aged four, he told a bodyguard: "I don't like 'tographers!" And there are plenty of people willing to confirm how William just wants to be a normal guy.
Wills at 30 - with a wife at his side
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The Drums At RockNess: Frontman Jonathan Pierce On Shunning Cool, Ahead Of The Band's Last Show For A Year
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RockNess 2012: The View Warns Bands 'Don't Get Caught'
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Salma Hayek Strips In Mathieu Demy's Americano (TRAILER, PHOTOS)
The latest trailer for Mathieu Demy's directorial debut Americano shows Salma Hayek as a stripper named Lola.
The French drama about inheritance and legacy sees Martin (Demy) fly out to Tijuana in Mexico, looking for Lola (Hayek), a close friend of his mother's.
The film received its premiere at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival on 8 September 2011, and in October it was played at the 55th BFI London Film Festival. It will now be shown in US cinemas from 15 June.
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Hayek is currently filming scenes for her reprised role as an aerobics instructor in upcoming comedy Grown Ups 2.
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The French drama about inheritance and legacy sees Martin (Demy) fly out to Tijuana in Mexico, looking for Lola (Hayek), a close friend of his mother's.
The film received its premiere at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival on 8 September 2011, and in October it was played at the 55th BFI London Film Festival. It will now be shown in US cinemas from 15 June.
Hayek is currently filming scenes for her reprised role as an aerobics instructor in upcoming comedy Grown Ups 2.
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Cheryl Cole's 'Call My Name' To Become The Fastest-Selling Single Of 2012 (VIDEO)
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Tonight's TV Pick: 'The Men Who Made Us Fat', 'The Bridges That Built London'
The Men Who Made Us Fat - BBC2, 9pm
Obesity levels are rising and investigative reporter Jacques Peretti is on a mission to find out why.
In America, he discovers how high-fructose corn syrup sweetener, championed in the 1970s by Richard Nixon's Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz, found its way into almost all processed food and soft drinks as a cheaper alternative to sugar.
He then turns his focus on Britain where, at the same time, food manufacturers used advertising campaigns to promote the idea of snacking between meals, and the nation saw the arrival of the first fast-food chains from the US.
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Jacques Peretti with a corn farmer in Lafayette, Indiana.
The causes of obesity might seem obvious, but the people behind the accused products are still playing dumb.
Peretti meets a spokesperson for the American Beverage Association - as soft drinks are the largest single source of calories in the US diet - and they insist that the drinks make no contribution to obesity.
This programme, coincidentally, is airing on the same day that Burger King have announced a nationwide US release of their 'bacon sundae' as part of their summer menu. Sounds healthy, doesn't it?
The Bridges That Built London With Dan Cruickshank - BBC4,9pm
Historian Dan Cruickshank explores the Thames crossings of our capital city, discovering there is much more to them than simply means of getting from one place to another.
The marshes of the estuary are examined before he moves upstream to Vauxhall, where archaeologists have recorded London's oldest bridge.
Plus the legend of London Bridge is retold, before reaching journey's end at the Millennium Bridge near St Paul's Cathedral.
Obesity levels are rising and investigative reporter Jacques Peretti is on a mission to find out why.
In America, he discovers how high-fructose corn syrup sweetener, championed in the 1970s by Richard Nixon's Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz, found its way into almost all processed food and soft drinks as a cheaper alternative to sugar.
He then turns his focus on Britain where, at the same time, food manufacturers used advertising campaigns to promote the idea of snacking between meals, and the nation saw the arrival of the first fast-food chains from the US.
Jacques Peretti with a corn farmer in Lafayette, Indiana. The causes of obesity might seem obvious, but the people behind the accused products are still playing dumb.
Peretti meets a spokesperson for the American Beverage Association - as soft drinks are the largest single source of calories in the US diet - and they insist that the drinks make no contribution to obesity.
This programme, coincidentally, is airing on the same day that Burger King have announced a nationwide US release of their 'bacon sundae' as part of their summer menu. Sounds healthy, doesn't it?
The Bridges That Built London With Dan Cruickshank - BBC4,9pm
Historian Dan Cruickshank explores the Thames crossings of our capital city, discovering there is much more to them than simply means of getting from one place to another.
The marshes of the estuary are examined before he moves upstream to Vauxhall, where archaeologists have recorded London's oldest bridge.
Plus the legend of London Bridge is retold, before reaching journey's end at the Millennium Bridge near St Paul's Cathedral.
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'The Voice' Winner Leanne Mitchell Styled Like Adele For Debut Video 'Run To You'
The winner of The Voice UK Leanne Mitchell has released her debut music video for her single Run To You.
Dressed in black lace and with her hair pulled back into a bun, Mitchell, who was coached by Tom Jones on the show, has been given an Adele-style makeover for the romantic video.
The singer released the single as a digital download following her win on the talent contest on 3 June and so far Run To You, a cover of a Whitney Houston classic, has peaked at number 45 on the UK chart.
The vocalist signed a record deal with Universal Music as part of her prize for winning The Voice UK and is expected to release her debut album later this year.
Watch Adele's performance at the Brit Awards 2011 to spot the similarities...
Dressed in black lace and with her hair pulled back into a bun, Mitchell, who was coached by Tom Jones on the show, has been given an Adele-style makeover for the romantic video.
The singer released the single as a digital download following her win on the talent contest on 3 June and so far Run To You, a cover of a Whitney Houston classic, has peaked at number 45 on the UK chart.
The vocalist signed a record deal with Universal Music as part of her prize for winning The Voice UK and is expected to release her debut album later this year.
Watch Adele's performance at the Brit Awards 2011 to spot the similarities...
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James Corden To Play 'Britain's Got Talent' Winner Paul Potts In Film Biopic
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Prince Denied Access To Host A Concert Under The Eiffel Tower
Prince has had his Eiffel Tower proposal rejected by the city's mayor.
The US pop star had hoped to perform a concert under the famous Parisian landmark on July 14, but the mayor turned down the offer because it would clash with Bastille Day celebrations.
A close aide to mayor Bertrand Delanoe told AFP: "Our priority is the July 14 fireworks at the Eiffel Tower, which is not compatible with this project.
"We are ready to study another concert date, discussions are under way."
Prince's producer in France, Jackie Lombard, said another date in September had been suggested to the city for a concert in association with a charity that fights HIV/AIDS but the city had not yet replied to this proposal.
The Purple Rain singer, who turned 54 last week, has recently been touring Australia and last month put on a secret intimate gig at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club.
PHOTOS: Check out his best album covers below...
The US pop star had hoped to perform a concert under the famous Parisian landmark on July 14, but the mayor turned down the offer because it would clash with Bastille Day celebrations.
A close aide to mayor Bertrand Delanoe told AFP: "Our priority is the July 14 fireworks at the Eiffel Tower, which is not compatible with this project.
"We are ready to study another concert date, discussions are under way."
Prince's producer in France, Jackie Lombard, said another date in September had been suggested to the city for a concert in association with a charity that fights HIV/AIDS but the city had not yet replied to this proposal.
The Purple Rain singer, who turned 54 last week, has recently been touring Australia and last month put on a secret intimate gig at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club.
PHOTOS: Check out his best album covers below...
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