August 16, 2006 7:24 AM

Love Island Latest

There's a new arrival on Love Island! And it's fair to say, the arrival of Big Brother 3 winner Kate Lawler didn't exactly go down well with the girls in the camp, particularly Sophie, but so far I'm loving Kate's inclusion. She's very funny, very dry - I'm not sure why that surprised me - and has so far said the truest line of the series: "Sophie's messed up in the head". Clever girl.

Kate's first action on the island was to go and get drunk with the boys, where she identified Brendan Cole's increasing desperation to have sex. With anyone. He really does seem ready to explode with sexual tension, and you naughty viewers went and put a reluctant Kate in the Love Shack with him. I'd sleep with one eye open if I were you, Ms. Lawler. [Toni Kelly]

Meanwhile, Chris and Coleen have moved their flirtation up a gear and have managed to piss Sophie off with all their kissing and cuddling. She says she isn't jealous, but she's lying. It must be hard to be dumped for someone so much more attractive - and have to witness just how over you the bloke in question is. I'm actually beginning to like Chris, who seems observant and witty at times, but a complete twat for the rest of the time. More of the former, please.

Brendan was filmed in the Love Shack putting questions to Kate, but he managed to steal the show by bitching about, well... everyone. Little Lee got it the worst, as Lee so observantly stated: "I don't think he likes me very much." Give that boy a Smartie! Kelle stood up for Brendan and refused to continue watching the tape, which is quite sweet, considering she's so obviously in love with him.

But the story, of course, is in Sophie. Sophie has decided there's someone at home for her that she'd rather be with. Sounds a bit familiar... isn't that exactly why Shane left the island? She's not even being original now. Sophie then had a rather amusing chat with her Mum, when she asked repeatedly "are you proud of me?" whilst her Mum dodged answering the question. That'd be no, then. Following the phone call Sophie declared she was staying, which I'm ever so glad about - she's a nutcase, but she's bloody good TV.

Posted by Antonia on August 16, 2006 in Brendan Cole, Calum Best, LA Airheads, Love Island, Soap Stars, Sophie Anderton, TV Show Gossip, Victoria Hervey | Permalink | Comments (0)

August 14, 2006 4:55 AM

Love Island Latest

I haven't been updating about Love Island recently, mainly because it became so boring I couldn't bear to watch it. From what I can gather, some unknowns came and spent time on the islands, then left. Paul Danan got voted out, as did that Leo bloke, and Shane Lynch decided to walk. Then, all of a sudden, it got interesting again!

First off, Lee - who was head over heels for Colleen - got a chance to spy on her and heard her telling everyone she didn't fancy him. He then confronted her and got a bit violent, at one point spitting: "No, fuck you Colleen." He reduced her to tears, actually. He had to be calmed down, which Brendan attempted, only to have several choice expletives thrown in his direction as well. Bianca also had a go at intervening, but was politely asked to leave Lee and Colleen alone. Or something like that. [Toni Kelly]

But the story of the moment is really all about Sophie Anderton. Is this the least self-aware celebrity in the land?

Firstly, Sophie falls in love with Shane. She bores everyone rigid talking about him, spends hours analysing his every word he says to her and she also talks about him in the Beach Hut (I learnt what it was called!). When Shane announces he's leaving, she's in tears.

Then suddenly, like magic, she's okay again and has moved on to poor Chris Brosnan. They spend awhile kissing and cuddling, then Sophie manipulates the Daily Decider, asking poor Kelle to throw the competition so Sophie can go on the day trip with Chris. When they get back, Sophie trills about their "connection" and doesn't react well when Kelle says their relationship isn't real. Sophie, love, no one thinks your little alliance with Chris is real.

Then - dun dun dun! - the producers of Love Island have a brainwave and bring back Victoria Hervey for a chat with Sophie. If you remember, Victoria and Chris were pretty close before Lady V was booted off the island. Sophie has spent many hours in the Beach Hut saying she thinks Victoria will be "cool" with Sophie's relationship with Chris - but boy is she wrong!

The whole confrontation was laughable. Victoria had a bit of a go and Sophie said "well that's your opinion" several times. Sophie had been rocked earlier in the day when words she'd said came back to haunt her in the daily task, and she continued her denial trip by telling Victoria nothing had happened, to which Victoria rightfully responded "I've been watching it!"

Sophie is unbelieveable. The woman is the biggest bitch on the island, but goes and says she isn't and even says "I'm glad I'm not a bitchy person". HELLO?! What the hell are you thinking?!

When Sophie leaves, having had a bottle of wine poured over her, Sophie goes and tells Calum she's upset but "can't say anything". Then she... erm... says everything. She then goes and tells Kelle and has a good cry. Then she tells the group, and has a good cry. And bingo, she's got what she wanted - to be centre of attention.

Brendan stands up for Victoria, only to be interrupted by Lee, who really seems to have taken agin the New Zealander. Brendan later reflects on what he said, and says my TV moment of the year: "... and then Twat Features interrupts..." referring to Lee. It's a fitting nickname.

Then - and this really is the best bit - Chris goes and dumps Sophie! It spins around in her head and she's soon telling people how it was a mutual decision.

She's the most deluded person I've ever seen on TV. And for that, she's a treasure to watch. Keep it up, Sophie, I'm loving hating you!

Posted by Antonia on August 14, 2006 in Alicia Douvall, Brendan Cole, Calum Best, Hot Gossip, LA Airheads, Love Island, Musical Stars, Relationship Watch, Shane Lynch, Sophie Anderton, TV Show Gossip, Victoria Hervey | Permalink | Comments (1)

July 20, 2006 9:21 PM

Celebrity Love Island Latest.

The folks over at TV Scoop have joyously told the world how big a flop 'Celebrity Love Island' is, and quite right too. I started watching with a mild interest (and a duty to the Star Trip readers, of course) but now I really don't care. I quite fancy Shane Lynch and Brendan Cole and I'm still not tuning in.

I think part of the problem is the split-shows. I try to avoid the news, particularly at the moment, so with one half being shown at 10pm and then the second half at 11pm, the show has no flow or continuity and I'm sure I'm not alone in channel surfing at the end of the first half and forgetting the second is on. Last night I got myself caught up in a documentary, but I did see the first half, and here's what went on. [Toni Kelly]

Ding dong the Steve-o is dead. He was ejected from the island a full four days before he was due to leave because he'd had a bit of a rant one night. I really can't understand what the producers were thinking - so he's a bit of a loose cannon, but he was at least watchable. And really, who would have cared if he'd gone mad and stabbed the lot of them?

So with Steve-o gone, the non-action continued apace. Victoria and Chris decided to have a snog in the shower. Come on guys, that is so last year. Sensibly, Victoria managed to remember to remove her microphone but Chris didn't. I take this as an indication that the hot stuff was nothing to do with his feelings for Victoria, more to do with him wanting some air time.

They emerged awhile later, having been berated by a much too interested Leo, and Chris did his trousers up. That Lady Victoria, she's one hell of a classy lady. Ahem.

As expected, Sophie continued to go on at just about anyone over her feelings for Shane. She seems to be happy to talk to anyone about it, apart from erm, Shane. This time she pinned Chris on a beach walk and declared she was in the need of a "male perspective". Chris did the decent thing and told her a stream of lies along the lines of "I'm sure he's interested" when everyone knows he isn't.

And Kelle still loves Brendan and he still doesn't give a fuck. Watch any group shot and focus in on the ex-Eternal star. I guarentee she will be staring at Brendan. But as she has a modicum of self respect, she's keeping it quiet and not boring the entire island and viewing population talking about her feelings. I really wouldn't know who that was a caustic dig at, I just typed it, honest Guv.

Even Paul Danan is being boring. The producers need to focus on getting him drunk as soon as possible, then there might be something worth watching.

Posted by Antonia on July 20, 2006 in Alicia Douvall, Brendan Cole, Love Island, Shane Lynch, Sophie Anderton, TV Show Gossip, Victoria Hervey | Permalink | Comments (1)

July 10, 2006 10:17 PM

Love Island: First Impressions of Victoria Hervey, Shane Lynch, Sophie Anderton and the gang...

ITV's new Love Island reality show started tonight (they've dropped the 'Celebrity' prefix, which in some of the participants' cases is a wise move). Star Trip will be tracking the ups, the downs, and hopefully the ups-and-downs of desert island life throughout the series. Well, it beats Big Brother anyway. Read on for some first impressions:

1. Sophie Anderton has already been in tears twice, after nobody picked her in the initial coupling off. For heaven's sake. That said, wouldn't it have been better if they had more women than men, forcing one bloke to be left out? At least it might get a bit Lord Of The Flies.

2. I bet it only takes two minutes after meeting any woman before Chris Brosnan mentions that his dad's James Bond. I can't see how else he'd pull, anyway. He looks like a younger, squarer Suggs out of Madness.

3. Victoria Hervey isn't as nice as her sister, who was on last year. Does this mean they've run out of Herveys, or is there another one lined up for next year's show?

4. Did all of these famous people skive geography at school? Honestly, if they can't work out where Spain is on a world-map during a simple task, how are they expected to identify a cumulus cloud or oxbow lake? Tsk.

5. Who's the little blond fella? I thought he was out of S Club 7, but now I'm not so sure.

6. They all seem to be taking far too much care over their hair. Do they have a separate desert island full of styling products and tongs? A week of salt-water and fresh air should sort that out (although I'm worried what it'll do to Alicia Douvall's face).

7. Fearne Cotton can carry off a pair of shorts with aplomb. Patrick Kielty is wearing jeans, so I'll reserve judgement on him. But Fearne, mmm...

8. No candidates as yet for this year's Paul Danan character (i.e. boggle-eyed leg-humping sex-pest). Although Brendan Cole's got potential.

9. The fish in the background of the interview room are cool. They're actually more interesting than anything any of the celebrities have said so far in there too.

10. Leo Ihenacho is not very macho. Fancy sending Alicia Douvall up a palm tree to grab coconuts, then bawling like a baby all the way up (and down) when you try to follow suit. She seems like a trooper, completely against expectations. She's my early tip to win. [Stuart Dredge]

Posted by Stu on July 10, 2006 in Alicia Douvall, Brendan Cole, Love Island, Shane Lynch, Sophie Anderton, TV Show Gossip, Victoria Hervey | Permalink | Comments (1)