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Rude Tube’s Alex Zane gets engaged to Poldark star Aidan Turner’s stunning ex Nettie Wakefield

HE has dated Emma Willis, Sarah Harding, Pixie Geldof and Sadie Frost – but only now has Alex Zane found someone  to settle down with.

The Rude Tube presenter has been seeing artist Nettie Wakefield  —  Aidan Turner’s stunning ex —  since late last year and has popped the question.

 A source said: 'Alex has been knocked for six since meeting Nettie and has fallen head over heels'
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A source said: 'Alex has been knocked for six since meeting Nettie and has fallen head over heels'

Nettie was previously linked to Twilight’s Robert Pattinson but is  set to tie the knot with Alex after a  whirlwind romance.

A source said: “Alex has been knocked for six since meeting Nettie and has fallen head over heels.

“He’s completely smitten and soon realised he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her.”

Alex admitted recently that boozing on nights out did not fulfil him and that he has said goodbye to his party-boy past.

 Nettie pictured with Poldark star Aidan Turner
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Nettie pictured with Poldark star Aidan Turner

He said: “It wasn’t a period when I was particularly happy, I don’t think anything good came from that period.

I wasn’t enjoying the shows I was making.

“Even though I had the body of a 25 or 26-year-old, mentally I was quite immature.

“When I do get time off  now, the happiest I am is when I finish a DVD box set, because it means I have found time to watch 13 hours of TV.”

Just maybe give Poldark or the Twilight films a swerve.

 Emma Willis is just one of the stars Alex has previously dated
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Emma Willis is just one of the stars Alex has previously datedCredit: Getty Images - WireImage
 Nettie was previously linked to Twilight’s Robert Pattinson
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Nettie was previously linked to Twilight’s Robert PattinsonCredit: AFP or licensors
Aidan Turner revealed he 'sexed up' scything on Poldark

Kate's up for custard

 Kate Garraway had to change her dress on today's Good Morning Britain after getting covered in custard
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Kate Garraway had to change her dress on today's Good Morning Britain after getting covered in custardCredit: Rex Features

Kate Garraway is already getting in the World Cup mood.

Ahead of yesterday’s thrashing of Saudi Arabia by hosts Russia in the curtain-raiser, she recreated David Baddiel and Frank Skinner’s Three Lions  moment from the 1996 video.

 Kate with co-host Susanna Reid
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Kate with co-host Susanna ReidCredit: Rex Features
 Kate flung the custard in Sean Fletcher's face
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Kate flung the custard in Sean Fletcher's faceCredit: Rex Features
 He thinks its all over him... it is now
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He thinks its all over him... it is nowCredit: Rex Features

The Good Morning Britain presenter grabbed a melon and dipped her  arm in custard to mimic the trophy,  as the comics did in their  video. Kate made such a mess, getting co-host Sean Fletcher involved, she had to go off and change, much to the amusement of Susanna Reid.

I hope it’s not the closest an English household name gets to holding the trophy in Russia . . .

 The original Three Lions video moment
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The original Three Lions video moment
Kate Garraway dips her arm in custard to recreate the World Cup on Good Morning Britain


Biz Bit

COMIC character Minnie the Minx is getting the live-action treatment. Beano Studios and Lime Pictures – the creators of Towie – are making  The Magnificent Misadventures Of Minnie, a  comedy-drama series based on the her antics.


Nicola's quitting the Cobbles

 Nicola has bowed out of the ITV soap after a high-profile year in the role
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Nicola has bowed out of the ITV soap after a high-profile year in the roleCredit: PA

LONG-SUFFERING Nicola Rubinstein’s played a huge part in Corrie’s dramatic Pat Phelan storyline.

After a year from hell at the hands of the fiendish killer, we saw her leaving Weatherfield for Bristol with Eileen  Grimshaw this week.

But the actress who plays her, Nicola Thorp, has revealed her character’s trip to the West Country isn’t just a well-deserved break.

 Nicola posted this pic with cast and crew from the ITV soap
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Nicola posted this pic with cast and crew from the ITV soap

Confirming she’s also quitting the soap, she posted a video on Twitter in which she said: “I’ve had the most incredible year at Corrie.

“To be involved in Phelan’s demise has been an absolute treat and I hope you’ve all been enjoying it as much as I enjoyed filming it.

Coronation Street's Nicola Rubinstein and Eileen Grimshaw leave Weatherfield

Must avoid

WHAT? The Crystal Maze, Channel 4, 9pm.

WHY? Maze-master Richard Ayoade tries, but  is simply not in the same league as  Richard O’Brien. Not even his celebrity contestants can save this reboot.

SOAPBOX

In Emmerdale there’s a TV appeal by the Spencers as they hunt for Amelia.

Paddy breaks down when he gets  devastating news and Brenda is supportive.

In Coronation Street Toyah finally tells Peter the tragic truth – Susie is Eva’s baby and their child died.

Also tonight, Johnny tells Liz that he loves her and is going to end it with Jenny, Alya fires Fiz when she discovers her daughter has been selling trainers.

Seb gets a shock when his mum masquerades as Eileen to get rid of a letting agent.

In EastEnders, Mel decides it’s time to move out of Walford and starts to put everything in place to  leave – but Jack has no intention of giving  up on finding out who stole the money.

Curry favour

 Pippa Middlehurst is the winner of Mary Berry's BBC series Britain's Best Home Cook
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Pippa Middlehurst is the winner of Mary Berry's BBC series Britain's Best Home Cook

TAKING tips from head judge  Mary Berry paid off for medical technician Pippa Middlehurst, who was last night crowned winner of BBC1 show Britain’s Best Home Cook.

Pippa made a Mary-inspired mango and raspberry cake for dessert with an Ox cheek Massaman curry for main.

Afterwards  Pippa said: “I honestly can’t believe it.

“I don’t know how this happened.

Mary Berry makes hilarious nut gag in first episode of Britain's Best Home Cook

“I never thought I could win this and I’m only here because of my boyfriend Christian. It means a lot because he believed in me and I didn’t believe in myself.

“I’m really proud of myself.” Mary told her: “I think you’re an inspiration to all cooks at home. And that boyfriend of yours is very lucky.”

And well fed.


Biz Bit

TWO Love Island  couples go head to head for viewers’ votes tonight. Either  Alex and Samira  or Hayley and  Charlie will be going home after fellow contestants nominated them as the least likely couples to have a genuine romantic connection.



 

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