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Potty in the kitchen

With a new cookbook out, one half of <i>Two Fat Ladies</i>, Clarissa Dickson Wright, is happy.

Cheryl Cole says Cowell didn't have 'guts'

Cheryl Cole was annoyed Simon Cowell didn't have the "guts" to tell her she had been sacked from the US <i>X Factor</i>.

Simon Cowell to Cheryl Cole: 'I hope we're still close friends'

Simon Cowell hopes to remain friends with Cheryl Cole.

Cheryl Cole taking a break from showbiz after sacking - reports

Cheryl Cole wants to take a break from the showbiz world.

Cheryl Cole forced in then booted from 'X Factor' after four days

MasterChef winner's Euro break

Nadia Lim is about to face an even tougher test when she begins work in the white-hot intensity of a fine-dining restaurant.

NZ's super-sized model contest

<i>New Zealand's Next Top Model</i> is going "plus-size" - meaning almost as big as a normal, healthy Kiwi woman.

From MasterChef to Apprentice: protege steps up to the plate

A year on from her <i>MasterChef</i> final Kelly Young has her own TV cooking show and a master plan for the future. By Kerri Jackson.

Cheryl Cole confirmed X Factor judge

Cheryl Cole has been confirmed as a judge on the US version of <i>The X Factor</i>.

Fans rally for ousted finalist

Producers of <i>MasterChef</i> are facing a backlash from fans of ousted finalist Cameron Petley.

US reality star brands kiwi experience 'a nightmare'

Kate Gosselin has spoken of her 'nightmare' trip to New Zealand, after she was mobbed by paparazzi in Otorohanga.

Mariah Carey to join US X Factor

The 41-year-old singer will have a role on the new pop star search show, according to series boss Simon Cowell, but he won't reveal what it is.

Paula Bennett: Let them eat soup

MP Paula Bennett is the first of the Beehive's power brokers to step out of their comfort zone - in her case, feeding the needy at a city mission - for the new series <i>Make Your Politician Work</i>. By Bevan Hurley.

TV Review: Family Feuds

A new local 'family fix' series needs some serious help itself, writes Deborah Hill Cone.

Rihanna rejects X Factor role

Rihanna turned down a place on the judging panel of <i>The X Factor</i>.

TV Eye: Reality bites in our backyard

Reality TV is as subtle as a fart in a lift. Particularly when the <i>MasterChef</i> contestants are forced to buy zucchinis from a certain supermarket.