TOWIE’s Sam Faiers in hospital after London brawl…?

October 23, 2011 in TV with 1 Comment

My usual Reem-O-Meter for The Only Way Is Essex will follow in the morning, but some distressing reports are popping up on Twitter that Sam Faiers has been in hospital after her and sister Billie were attacked in London last night.

A spokesman has said: “It was an unprovoked and horrific attack.”

This video appears to show part of the incident:

Co-star Harry has just said on Twitter: “What has this world come to, all the girls out that that beat each other up for gain success are idiots. (sic)”

Too right.

We all love to have opinions on TOWIE characters, but it seems some people need to grow up and realise it’s all just a TV show.

Still, we don’t know what happened. And maybe we shouldn’t know… God, there’s a whole reality-TV-moral-dilemma essay waiting to be written here, isn’t there?!

UPDATE: Former NOTW showbiz ed Dan Wootten has tweeted that Billie was mugged (as shown in the above video), and Sam was then attacked later when the people who fought with Billie phoned her, and asked her to meet them in a park in Essex to retrieve her sister’s bag. Sickening. Like a scene from a soap.

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Two more faces quit TOWIE…

October 23, 2011 in TV with 2 Comments

More and more faces of The Only Way Is Essex are beginning to get the impression they’re bigger than the show, and plan to walk out at the end of the current third series.

It was initially reported that Harry Derbidge would be out at the end of this run, and it’s still believed he will – but apparently Sam Faiers and Mark Wright will also be joining him.

Sam is following Amy Childs straight into the Celebrity Big Brother house after being made “an offer she can’t refuse”, whilst Mark has been made a number of big-money TV offers.

Sam is also planning her own reality show with sister Billie based around their Minnies Boutique fashion store in Brentwood.

The thing is that none of the ‘characters’ of TOWIE can surely have that much longevity in the spotlight. How much success can they realistically have once it ends, besides taking part in shows like CBB? How much more room is there for celebs whose job title is simply “TV personality”?

Plus, as far as TOWIE itself is concerned, surely Mark’s exit will be severely damaging. People like Sam, Harry and Lauren Goodger come and go to and from centre-stage but Mark is always prominent, and he’ll leave a hole when he goes.

Still, none of them are bigger than the show. They’re not that famous.

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TOWIE Reem-O-Meter: Season 3 Episode 8 (19th Oct)

October 20, 2011 in TV with 0 Comments

SORRY YES SORRY IT’S LATE SORRY YES SORRY. Better late than never.

Yesterday’s The Only Way Is Essex was a little bit more positive than Sunday’s row-filled rampage, but it was a case of “spot the cast member desperate for more airtime…”

Here be the Reem-O-Meter for the episode. As ever, click it to see it bigger and clearer.

Yes, Mark Wright often comes across a prick. But the reason he is invaluable to the show? The other characters fade into oblivion without him. Stand up Lauren Goodger and Sam Faiers, both of whom – especially Lauren – have become increasingly irrelevant amidst this series’ excessive new intake of girls. And now, both of them are clawing their way back to centre stage by gunning for the only thing that guarantees them airtime: Mark.

When Lauren first coyly refused to confirm whether or not she had slept with him, I assumed immediately that she was lying in order to get herself back in front of the cameras. When Mark then admitted it, I did wonder whether she was actually telling the truth – but who really knows what’s fake and what’s genuine on this show?!

As for Sam, I’m very disappointed in her. I want to like Sam so desperately, but she just makes it so damn hard – why is she running back to Mark? WHY? Pointless. Yes it is her life, she can do what she wants, blablabla… but this is the difficulty of reality TV – if the reality itself becomes tedious, the TV show becomes tedious. Obv.

Mario’s street row was fucking incredible. Seriously, what an arsehole. “Don’t make the mistake of interrupting me” (or whatever the exact wording was) was the best line of the whole series… that was of course until the amazing (AS EVER) Gemma’s firm statement that he and Lucy should just get the hell over it. (Although, to be fair, she could do with taking that advice herself when it comes to Mick)

On the subject of Mick, interesting that his idea of “dumping Maria” is to just stop returning her messages. As he was telling to Kirk it’s over, she was saying to Lauren Pope (surplus to requirement this series) how she was unsure where she stood.

And I was pleased producers had decided to let her discuss escort-gate. It’s been so prominent in the tabloids that it really would have been the elephant in the room if she didn’t get to air her side of the story. But do we believe her? I think I did, although as far as Mick’s allegations of her playing away are concerned, I’m not so sure…

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TOWIE’s Sam and Mark: Again? REALLY?!

October 20, 2011 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments

Just as The Only Way Is Essex‘s Lauren Goodger was beginning to crawl back on the radar, along comes Sam Faiers – also in need of something to haul her back in the limelight among a ridiculously excessive influx of new girls – and suddenly there’s a new relationship storyline (another relationship storyline) between her and Mark.

What do we think? Smell a bit of desperation, or is it for real this time? I personally can barely bring myself to suggest it’s genuine…

Anyway, full Reem-O-Meter to follow…

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TOWIE Reem-O-Meter: Season 3 Episode 7 (16th Oct)

October 17, 2011 in TV with 0 Comments

Lydia and Arg are beginning to get on my nerves as the big Mario/Lucy/Mario debate continues to spiral more and more out of control. Some good relief tonight though, thanks to Chloe, Team Jirk, and… of course… Gemma.

As ever, click the Reem-O-Meter to see it bigger and clearer.

Now I am not a massive fan of Lydia’s mum Debbie, but tonight the woman did speak a lot of sense. Lydia and Arg are just as bad as each-other now (she needs to chillax and not make Mark such a taboo; he needs to appreciate her feelings but strap on a pair), and Debbie spoke the truth when she said Lyds needs to up the effort.

Gemma teaching Harry how to drive was priceless. “CLUTCH AND BRAKE, HARRY! CLUTCH AND BRAKE! I CANNOT STRESS THE IMPORTANCE OF CLUTCH AND BRAKE!” Chloe was also the source of a lot of hilarity as she sat there in all seriousness trying to figure out how to enhance her arse. Why would you want to do that?!

Notice Goodger emerging back on the radar tonight. Yes, remember her? Been M.I.A. for a while but she appeared on stage loving the karaoke far too much, and tweeting about how much she loved it afterwards. Nothing whatsoever wrong with enjoying a good sing-song, and I do like Lauren, but… let’s not pretend you were performing on The X Factor, shall we?

Kirk’s chat with his dad was sweet, particularly the awkward Man Hug at the end; and as set-up as his meeting with Billi was, it was still good to see another relationship begin to blossom as all the others seem to be falling spectacularly apart. Though does the show really need any more characters?! There are so many!!

Also, Joey Essex’s apartment… why is he allowed to live on his own?!

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TOWIE Reem-O-Meter: Season 3 Episode 6 (12th Oct)

October 12, 2011 in TV with 0 Comments

Well it certainly remains “all kicking off” in The Only Way Is Essex, with this Mark v Lucy saga reaching new levels of tension, and Lydia and Arg’s relationship suffering as a result. On the plus side, plenty of Gemma AND Nanny Pat tonight as well.

Here’s the Episode 6 reem-o-meter. Click the pic to see it bigger and clearer.

Firstly, in light-hearted news, good for Gemma in overcoming her personal diet demons in this episode and just deciding to have a night of fun. Joey’s sister Frankie is emerging as a lovely character, which is no mean feat considering how artificial and attention-whoring the others are becoming.

Speaking of which, what’s with Chloe and this stupid bum thing? Is it really a self-confidence issue or is it just an attempt at clawing at more airtime? You can’t really blame her, as the girls are dropping like flies… Laurens Goodger and Pope have been more or less irrelevant so far this season.

Now to the big drama that everyone is talking about, and like most viewers I have to say I’m siding with Mark. I wouldn’t be shocked if it was all just an attempt to stir up some scandal and poor Lucy is being horrifically wronged, but as it stands I’m kind of with Mark. And I think a part of Lydia reluctantly believes him too. She’s been hitting home some good points, but like I said after Sunday’s episode, she still needs to chill out and accept that Arg has a good mate.

As for Arg, he just needs to strap on a pair. In fairness he did stick up for himself better tonight than he did on Sunday, but he needs to find a balance without becoming as pathetic as he’s currently appearing.

Doesn’t Sunday feel far too long away…?!

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TOWIE Reem-O-Meter: Season 3 Episode 5 (9th Oct)

October 10, 2011 in TV with 0 Comments

Well anyone who tuned in for a light-hearted stint in Essex following the rather upsetting X Factor result would have been left sorely disappointing. It was all kicking off tonight, with the Lydia/Arg/Mark and Mario/Lucy/Mark triangles intensifying, and Gemma doing a piss-poor job of covering up her feelings about Maria and Mick.

Here’s the Episode 5 Reem-O-Meter. Click the image to see it bigger and clearer.

Gemma usually lands right at the top of the Reem-O-Meter, but she slips a tiny bit this week. She’s still fantastic viewing, but Maria did have a point when Gemma made awkward remarks at the sleepover and Maria told her that if she’s going to insist on being cool with the whole Mick thing, she needs to be quiet about it. To the same effect, Maria has very slightly edged up the Reem-O-Meter in a rare appearance above rock bottom.

I can understand Lydia’s standpoint much more than Mark’s when it comes to Arg’s awkward predicament as piggy in the middle, and she is still one of my favourite “characters”. But she could do with understanding that Mark is Arg’s best friend, and if she can just  be cool with Arg having a mate who she’s not necessarily a massive fan of, I think she’d find her relationship a lot stronger. Mark was an arse with Arg but amazing with Mario and Lucy, and though I can’t handle how obvious it is that he will eventually break up their relationship, I actually kind of believed him when he said he slept with Lucy a few weeks ago…

Arg nose-dives down the scale after this episode. Fair do’s, he is stuck in a bit of an awkward position when it comes to Lydia and Mark’s frostiness with one-another. But he needs to strap on a pair and defend himself against both parties.

Jess makes her debut on the Reem-O-Meter this week. She didn’t really do anything noteworthy, it was just a change to see her feature prominently in an episode, and actually kind of justify her position in the opening credits. Whatever next for her?!

Finally, I send Kirk to the top of the ladder this week because of how he’s handing Maria and Mick. Not overly maturely I know, but you have to feel for the guy, right? His dad knows there are issues there and he’s pressing on regardless.

Oh, and I can’t stand Mario. Not an ugly chap though, is he?

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TOWIE Reem-O-Meter: Season 3 Episode 4 (5th Oct)

October 5, 2011 in TV with 0 Comments

Well the last two episodes of TOWIE were a bit quiet (check out the Reem-O-Meters for Episodes 2 and 3), and the ratings have reflected it. But tonight it all got going again, with Lauren Goodger beginning to wriggle herself back on the radar and Lucy making a sweet apology. But there isn’t room for either of them on tonight’s Reem-O-Meter, so without further ado… (as ever, click the pic to see it bigger and clearer)

The big talking point for tonight will obviously be the Mark v Mario war. Mario is making Mark look fair and likeable so far, and that’s no mean feat. He may be the more attractive of the two but Mark had some fair points during their awkward confrontation. Still, despite their discussion and despite Lucy’s apology to Lauren, what do you reckon the odds are of the two getting back together before the end of the series? Then perhaps a Lauren/Mario alliance will form? OH I CAN SEE IT NOW.

Gemma rocked up right towards the end after missing the entirety of Episode 3, and was on top form. I want to see her talk to Maria, and I want to see her talk to Maria NOW.

The Sam/Joey situation is difficult to assess. It’s tough for Sam, because our sympathy will immediately go to Joey, on the grounds that A) he’s the boy, B) she broke up with him, and C) he still likes her. But if Sam doesn’t like him anymore, what can she do?

But both Sam and Harry slip down the Reem-O-Meter this week for the laborious scene between them at the top of the episode, in which their fun and laughter felt so forced it actually hurt a little. Sam and Harry are no Amy and Harry, are they?!

But, unsurprisingly, the episode belonged to Nanny Pat. When Jess (still inexplicably in the opening credits) said most underwear shops sell sex toys and Pat quipped “Marks’s don’t”, television gold was born.

Oh, and Maria and Mick are ridiculous. That is all I’m going to say on that matter.

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TOWIE Reem-O-Meter: Season 3 Episode 3 (2nd Oct)

October 3, 2011 in TV with 0 Comments

With new relationships beginning to form and players in past relationships struggling to stay on the map (is Lauren Goodger even in the show anymore?), Season 3 of The Only Way Is Essex is comfortably underway. Let’s take a look at the movers and shakers on Episode 3′s Reem-O-Metre. Click the image to see a bigger, clearer version.

Not a lot to get excited about in the third episode really – possibly because there was no Gemma – and as a result, Mark achieves the rare feat of climbing UP the Reem-O-Metre.

He handled new prick on the block Mario’s awkward chat very well, and having him walk in on Lucy in her underwear was brilliant. What a lad.

I hope we’ll get to see some more Arg on the airwaves. But they need a radio producer who’s better at not making every scene look as contrived as it is.

Maria and Mick… EH? Not buying it. Maria seems to just be looking for attention, but Mick dating someone his son’s age – in the knowledge his son has a problem with her – is absurd. He’s gone way down in my estimations.

Sam as a “character” seems to be getting a bit knackered. I like her, but all she seems to have at the moment is an awkward aftermath with Joey.

Joey meanwhile just keeps on giving. PLEASE can we see him move in to his own pad?!

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TOWIE’s Maria and Mick: Are we buying it?

October 1, 2011 in TV with 0 Comments

In Episode 3 of The Only Way Is Essex tomorrow night, we’re going to see Maria Fowler go out on a date with Mick Norcross after their hilrariously contrived padlock moment on Wednesday.

And, lo, today the tabloid rumour mill is churning that Maria is plotting to milk the romance for all it’s worth in a desperate bid to get herself more airtime.

Maria was the one Gemma cried to when Mick blanked her at the pool party in Season 2′s final episode, and lest we forget it was Mick’s son Kirk who branded her an “extra” in the last series. Sounds like a perfect match then, eh?

An “insider” told today’s edition of The Sun: “Maria wants to make sure that she doesn’t fade into the background. She knows being part of a relationship with another cast member will guarantee her more scenes.”

We’ve already got enough relationships, existing and broken-up, to worry about… do we really want another one? Let alone one that reeks of desperation?

And why doesn’t poor Mick just opt for someone his own age?!

Hmm…

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