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THE future of a hit Channel 4 series has been revealed – after a star walked out and quit after three years.
Viewers first saw The Great Pottery Throw Down when it launched on BBC Two in 2015 – although the show later moved to Channel 4.
According to Channel 4‘s website, the search is currently underway for the next batch of contestants.
The deadline for applications is Monday, April 14 – with home potters encouraged to “showcase their talent”.
It comes as former judge Rose Schmits walked out on the show last October.
A post from the show’s official social media was the first to announce her exit.
However, Rose quickly swooped in to offer some clarification over her exit.
Writing online, a post from the show read: “A massive thank you to @RoseKilnWitch who is leaving the show after four series as our kiln tech.
“Rose has fired everything from jugs to loos and done her utmost to protect the potters from the kiln gods.
“We wish you and your bow ties the best for the future.”
However, Rose was quick to clarify that she wasn’t axed and admitted she quit after the show became “not worth it”.
The star said: “This was fully my decision by the way, they did want me back but it just wasn’t worth it for me anymore.”
Derry Girls star Siobhan McSweeney – aka Sister Michael – has served as host since 2021.
While Rose was ultimately replaced by returning show star Princess Fingall.
Princess was a formerly a contestant and had been chosen to join the line-up of experts full time.
Channel 4 said of Princess’ appointment: “We’re thrilled to welcome Princess back to The Great Pottery Throw Down as our new kiln technician.
“Princess joined us as a potter last series and has bags of experience as a studio technician and a very special way with clay.”
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Although some fans were disappointed to see Rose leave, as they shared their reactions online.
One wrote: “Sad to see you’re leaving, Rose. You and your bow ties will be missed, good luck!”
Another said: “Good luck Rose in the next bit of your adventure, you will be hugely missed by Pottery Throw Down fans I’m sure x.”
Great Pottery Throw Down continues on Channel 4.
WELSH and Irish fans were surprised a battling pair of choir singers ahead of last Saturday’s Six Nations clash in Cardiff.
Ahead of Ireland’s 28-17 win against Matt Sheratt’s side, guests at the Voco St David’s Cardiff hotel were left stunned.
It all took place when The Guinness Choir from Dublin squared off against Cardiff-based Ardwyn Singers in a surprise pre-match performance of both national anthems.
The sing-off, organised by IHG Hotels & Resorts, the official hotel partner of the Guinness Six Nations, set the tone for the day’s big clash at the Principality Stadium.
Ireland’s rugby team were also staying in the same hotel, and were given a rousing rendition of Ireland’s Call before they went onto win a 14th Triple Crown title.
Ciarán Kelly from The Guinness Choir was delighted with the special performance prior to the clash
He said: “To surprise the hotel guests with a taste of home in Cardiff before the big match was an absolute thrill. Seeing the passion and pride of fans, united by the sound of Ireland’s Call, was something special.”
Ardwyn Singers’ Musical Director David Leggett added: “With excitement already buzzing for the game, what a great way to kick off match day in Cardiff!
“The shared sense of national pride is what makes these occasions so memorable.”
But Ireland vs Wales wasn’t the only musical battle before the big games last weekend.
Ireland securing now host France in Dublin in two weeks as they hope to keep their Grand Slams dreams alive with two rounds of fixtures remaining in the 2025 Six Nations Championship.
Meanwhile, Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby admitted that Ireland dug themselves out of a hole during the Six Nations win over Wales.
But the visiting tournament champions had to do it the hard way after trailing to their under-fire Welsh hosts in Cardiff.
And they managed to show their grit at Principality Stadium to turn the result on its head.
Easterby, who is in charge of Ireland due to Andy Farrell taking the Lions job later this year, says his team should have performed better against the winless Welsh side.
He said: “Pleased with the result but lots of things in the game that we feel we could have done better.
“We go down in the game, we go down a man and then we go down on the scoreboard.
“We came in at half-time and felt like if we played in the right way and did things better our way then we felt we could dominate them.
“We had a lot of possession and territory for 30 minutes, just didn’t quite get our accuracy right in terms of scoring the points that we needed.
“We knew that Wales would come back into it if we gave them an opportunity and we did that.
“I was pleased that we responded to being in a bit of a hole and we dug ourselves out and took the game away from them in the last 20.”
CORONATION Street viewers think they’ve rumbled Yasmeen Metcalfe’s exit after an eagle-eyed fan on the set tour spotted a massive clue.
Corrie fans were left devastated when Yasmeen Metcalfe actress Shelley King announced she will be leaving the soap and has already filmed her final scenes.
Soap bosses have not yet revealed how she will exit, however, a Corrie fan may have rumbled her storyline – and it may be sooner than we think.
A Corrie fan took to social media to share his observations during his tour around the Weatherfield set yesterday.
He revealed that he saw a For Sale sign outside Yasmeen’s house, hinting that the character will be moving away.
Taking to X – formerly Twitter, the fan wrote: “Things of note from the Corrie Tour today… Yasmeen’s house is up for sale, and the guide said it wasn’t last week.”
Another fan replied: “Guess that means she leaves relatively soon then.”
Corrie veteran Shelley King has played Yasmeen on the cobbles for the past 11 years.
She has been part of some memorable storylines from loosing her son Kal who was tragically killed in the Victoria Court fire, to her self-defence against her abusive husband Geoff.
A TV insider said: “This will be another blow for fans of the show, as Yasmeen is a much-loved character who’s part of the fabric of Corrie.
“She’s had some huge storylines since she joined the soap in 2014, and she’ll be sorely missed by cast and crew.
“It’s understood she is leaving so she can explore other projects.”
Shelley is the sixth star to leave amid ITV’s cash crisis and a revolt from cast over working conditions and pay.
Charlotte Jordan, 28, who plays Rovers barmaid Daisy Midgeley, will also bow out later this year.
Colson Smith (Craig Tinker), Sue Cleaver (Eileen Grimshaw), Luca Toolan (Mason Radcliffe) and Sue Devaney (Debbie Webster) are quitting or have been written out.
We told how actors have vented their fury on a WhatsApp group over fears they could be next to be cut. Who will it be?
ITV bosses are locked in a battle to save the cash-strapped soap.
This means that a number of stars have either been axed from or have abandoned the long-running serial drama.
Colson Smith – Craig Tinker
The character of Craig Tinker has been axed by bosses after 14 years. After he was told of the news in Autumn 2024, Colson Smith confirmed that would be written out of the show with scenes to air later this year. Craig’s on-screen mum, Beth Tinker, also left the show in the summer when actress Lisa George was written out from the role.
Sue Cleaver – Eileen Grimshaw
After 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw, former I’m A Celebrity campmate Sue Cleaver will quit the show. The Sun on Sunday reported in January that she’s already begun to film her exit scenes. However the character will not be killed off in case Sue opts to make a return in the future.
Luca Toolan – Mason Radcliffe
Bosses decided to axe the teenage character after just 16 months after he first joined the show. Recent scenes saw Mason stabbed by his criminal brothers after his pal Dylan brought a knife in an attempt to defend him.
Sue Devaney – Debbie Webster
In November 2024, we revealed that Debbie Webster is set to be killed off after 40 years on the cobbles. The character will die as part of a heartbreaking long-running dementia storyline.
Charlotte Jordan – Daisy Midgeley
The actress became the fifth star to leave Coronation Street in just one month. We revealed that she will bow out of the ITV soap later this year after four years on-screen. Charlotte told sources that she’s hungry to see what other opportunities await.
Shelley King – Yasmeen Metcalfe
The actress has played Yasmeen Metcalfe on the cobbles for the past 11 years and we revealed in January that she finished filming her final scenes. This follows the departure of her on-screen partner Stu Carpenter.
GRAMMY Award-winning singer Roberta Flack has died at age 88.
Flack, who was best known for her 1974 smash hit Killing Me Softly with His Song, died on Monday, her representative said in a statement.
The representative said Flack died peacefully surrounded by her family.
“Roberta broke boundaries and records. She was also a proud educator,” the statement added.
A cause of death was not immediately disclosed.
Flack, who was born on February 10, 1937, was raised in a large, musical family.
Her mother, Irene Flack, was a church organist, who taught her daughter how to play classical piano at a young age.
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