Reid commented: “I’ve got some auditions coming up, which I’m thrilled about. One of them is for quite a big-budget BBC drama, and the director asked to see me specifically.

“I do not want to get too excited yet, just because I know how this world works, but it feels really good to get the acting buzz back.”

Reid first found fame by playing footballer Jason Cunliffe in Hollyoaks, but has concentrated on his cage-fighting career in recent years.

During his stint on Celebrity Big Brother, the 34-year-old repeatedly spoke of his desire to make it big in Hollywood.

Cheryl has been left devastated by the Chelsea football star’s string of betrayals, has called time on her three-and-a-half-year marriage.

The 26-year-old this afternoon released a statement which read: ‘Cheryl Cole is separating from her husband Ashley Cole. Cheryl asks the media to respect her privacy during this difficult time.

‘We have no further comment to make.’

A source told a Sunday newspaper that the singer from West Lothian is set to be given the £4million payout when she turns 49 on April 1.

Friends of Boyle believe that she may use some of the money to purchase a luxurious house close to her home in Blackburn.

A source told the Mail on Sunday: “People have thought of Susan as a millionaire for months already because her album was launched in November but she hasn’t got it yet.

“Up until now, her management team have made sure she never wanted for anything, but this is her long-awaited payday finally arriving.”

A recent report has claimed that Susan is planning to design and sell her own range of tartan products.

Sources told a Sunday newspaper that Susan plans to create her own unique pattern and will lodge the design with the Scottish Register of Tartans.

Fashion industry experts have predicted that Boyle’s tartan products would rapidly become bestsellers in countries like Japan and America.
A source close to Susan said: “We aim to repackage Susan completely.

“It will be Susan herself driving the design team, so fans are guaranteed a personal touch that will transform souvenirs into something special.

“She hopes to create merchandise that combines traditional quality with a hip, modern look. People already love her debut album – now they’re going to love her chic tartan image.”

Dr Ann Coxon said that Goody’s death last year was unnecessary and could have been prevented if “glaringly obvious” symptoms were not overlooked.

Goody was allowed to travel to India to appear on the country’s version of Big Brother after staff at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex, apparently failed to find anything during an ultrasound, reports The Sun.

The cancer was only diagnosed after a nurse at the medical facility asked to carry out a smear test after realising that Goody had skipped several in the past.

Dr Coxon, a Harley Street consultant, said: “An ultrasound should be able to pick up lesions just 1.2mm wide, and Jade had a tumour the size of a tangerine. It should have been blindingly obvious.

“She probably had cancer for at least a year before her diagnosis. The abnormal smear tests were signs that she was high-risk. She was only diagnosed because of one nurse bothering to do her job.”

The Princess Alexandra has previously refused to discuss allegations over its care of Jade, commenting only that it was respecting her confidentiality. Dr Coxon added: “Jade’s story must never be forgotten.

“She need not have died if the medical profession had got their act together in time.”

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DR Coxon contributes to Jade: A Year Without Her, on Living TV on Sunday at 9pm.

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Her solicitor Mike Brookes said that Price told Norton, Jo Brand, Jackie Collins and a 600-strong audience that Powell had had an affair with Andre, despite his client being engaged to Neville Hendricks, who is father to her child.

Brookes said: “To be accused of infidelity, with one of her longstanding and high-profile clients, was obviously very damaging and distressing for Ms Powell – the most obvious reason being that the allegation was completely untrue.”

Speaking to Mr Justice Eady at London’s High Court, Brookes added that the BBC had “quite sensibly” edited out the comments but noted that they had nevertheless been picked up by the press.

Price’s lawyer Keith Ashby said: “She greatly regrets what has happened, and joins in the making of this statement in order to assist in setting the record straight.”

The glamour model was not in court for the hearing but Brookes said that she apologised unreservedly for the comments, accepted that the allegation was untrue and agreed to pay “substantial compensation” in addition to Powell’s legal costs.

Speaking to reporters outside the court, Powell said: “I’m just glad it’s been sorted. I didn’t really want to be in court but if something bad is said which is going to trash your reputation, you have to clear your name.”

A source claimed: “Nadine tries to keep very private and believes that her success will come through her talent and not any kind of media circus which might surround someone’s private life.

“She thinks Cheryl is milking the whole situation surrounding her at the moment. Unlike Cheryl, who has a number of projects going on in the year, like The X Factor and various sponsorship deals, Nadine feels her career going forward will be focused solely on music.”

They added: “She hasn’t got the same contacts as Cheryl, nor the huge media profile, but she thinks that her music will say it all and she’ll have more credibility.

“Nadine always believed that she has the strongest voice and has no doubt that her music will do well. The next few months are crucial to her, so she’s keeping everything else, including Cheryl’s woes, at arm’s length.”

However, Coyle has repeatedly denied any rift with Cole and recently wrote on Twitter: “I’m hearing stupid talk about Cheryl and I having a fall out. Def NOT the case. I’ve written a song I’d love for us to duet on. Stay tuned.”

The spectacularly quiffed John and Edward Grimes, 18, seemed to be embarking on an improbable pop career despite being ridiculed for their singing on the show.

A record deal with Sony was announced in January with the teenagers saying they were delighted to be ‘like our idols… living our dream’.

But their first song, Under Pressure, a duet with Vanilla Ice, was beaten to No.1 last month by U.S. band Owl City and dropped out of the Top 10 a week later.

The boys, who made up for their lack of ability with unbounded enthusiasm, failed to maximise the huge exposure they gained from performing the track with the 90s rapper at the National Television Awards.