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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s self-absorption and sense of entitlement is truly overwhelming

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s self-absorption and sense of entitlement is truly overwhelming

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Channel 4’s The Island pits hideous stand-offish snobs against ‘Britain’s have-nots’ — and it’s class television

Channel 4’s The Island pits hideous stand-offish snobs against ‘Britain’s have-nots’ — and it’s class television

IT turns out then, that Channel 4’s new series of The Island is surprisingly entertaining after all, and as addictive as ever.

Before explaining why, though, I need to remind you it is still based on a big, fat, lazy Channel 4 lie.

Channel 4 In last night’s episode of The Island the rich group were hard-working, resourceful, generous and endlessly patient

Contrary to what Bear Grylls claims at…

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He watches every episode of the worst programmes

Mick Hume on Ally Ross

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Love me, hate me, don't forget me

- TV critics' mantra

[theyounggreenliberal]

The 'Buttery biscuit base' Returns

(Today Ally Ross, The Sun’s TV critic, asked us to write a review of a television show we either love or hate. This is my article on Celebrity Masterchef.)

This week in reality television we are invited into the kitchen of the Michelin man and his Aussie sidekick. But, in an extra special twist, this time we’re joined by a group of z-list celebrities that have never enjoyed so much television exposure. But will this latest edition be the cherry on the cake for the series, or a burning lump of disaster?

That’s right, everybody’s favourite cooking show Masterchef is back! This series they’re being joined by a range of so called celebrities, who lack even the most basic of cooking skills. The most recognisable face this time round is none other than the critically acclaimed (gulp) actor Christopher Biggins. I too am beside myself with excitement to witness the pantomime star on yet another reality show. The only watchable part of the series, occasionally delicious looking food, seems to have been thrown out in attempt by the BBC to destroy every last show on television.

We will, however, still be joined by the ground breaking, awe inspiring, totally-not-irritating duo act of John Torode and Gregg Wallace. Once again we shall witness Gregg shovel down food and occasionally attempt to critique something he clearly knows little about.

So tune into Celebrity Masterchef for a step by step guide on how to burn down a kitchen and ruin a perfectly good TV show. 

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5 Things I learnt today…

-          Stay true to yourself: Ally Ross, The Sun TV critic, gave us a session on review writing today. Despite television critics- and of course many other journalists- constantly receiving negative feedback for their work, Ally stressed that you should never pander to your audience. The best review writing happens when you stay true to yourself.

-          Don’t ignore the haters either: Ally also discussed how to deal with receiving negative feedback, something he faces a lot when writing about the worst of television (yes, I’m talking about you Tumble). He advised us never to ignore criticism, “if you’re going to dish it out, then you have to take it too”.

-          Tabloids aren’t all bad: Despite the negative press that tabloids such as The Sun and Daily Mail often receive, they aren't all that awful to work for. Often you are given much more freedom on what you write about at a tabloid than some of the more prestigious broadsheets.

-          Follow your dreams: If you have a particular passion or interest then focus on this and pursue it to its full. Journalism isn’t just about writing hard hitting stories about far off war zones; it’s also about having fun and talking about the fluffier things in life.

-          Find a gap: The best way to find a place at a newspaper or magazine is to find a missing feature or subject and write about it. Chances are the editor you send it to will ignore it. But if you’re lucky they may even publish the whole or part of your piece, or even offer you a job!

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Activity Check #7

Everyone please unfollow:

Eliana Brennan (Zoella Sugg fc)

Marie Larkin (Dianna Agron fc)

Ally Ross (Kalel Cullen fc)