Love Island star in talks over own Netflix docuseries after marriage to sportsman
NETFLIX is hoping to repeat the knockout success of its Tyson Fury documentary – this time with the champion fighter’s brother Tommy.
I can reveal they are teeing up a similar fly-on-the-wall show that looks at the younger boxer’s private life, particularly his relationship with Love Islander girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague.
It is also likely to focus on his professional life, which could not be more interesting right now as he is at the centre of a media frenzy over his upcoming fight with KSI.
A TV insider said: “Tommy’s appearance in Netflix’s At Home With The Furys had bosses at the streaming service wondering whether Tyson’s brother was worth a show in his own right.
“Then, when the documentary turned out to be so popular, that cemented the idea in their minds.”
At Home With The Furys has turned out to be one of Netflix’s biggest hits, but it was not a complete surprise to them.
I exclusively revealed six weeks ago that the streaming service was so pleased with the show it had already put wheels in motion for a second series even before the first dropped.
Tommy is firmly in the spotlight due to the showdown at the AO Arena in Manchester on October 14.
Last month Tommy’s dad, John, overturned tables and caused mayhem at a press conference for the bout, which he later apologised for.
Tommy’s relationship with Molly-Mae is also a source of huge interest.
The couple met as contestants on Love Island four years ago.
They had their daughter, Bambi, in January and got engaged in Ibiza during the summer.
Not bad going — Love Island relationships don’t usually last as long as boxing matches.
PUBLIC services such as health, justice and education go under the spotlight for a new BBC series.
In three-part Mind The Gap, author and rapper Darren McGarvey looks at challenges facing the increasingly strained sectors and explores the widening gap between the rich and poor.
COMEDY CLIMAX
THE cast of Sex Education have taken saucy expressions to new heights with 80ft displays of themselves on the side a city cinema.
Streaming service Netflix put the, ahem, contented faces of characters from the school comedy drama at the IMAX in London’s Waterloo.
Among those closing their eyes in ecstasy are Gillian Anderson, who plays Dr Milburn, and Kedar Williams-Stirling, as Jackson.
Normally it would only be an actor’s partner who would get to see them displaying such an intimate look.
The show, which returns to Netflix next Thursday with its fourth and final series, is arguably one of the naughtiest on telly.
This season Otis, played by Asa Butterfield, and Eric, (Ncuti Gatwa), face starting at sixth-form college after their old school, Moordale Secondary, was closed.
The cast will be joined by Schitt’s Creek star Dan Levy and model and actor Jodie Turner-Smith for the new series.
WHO’S ON NO-BINGE BEEB LIST
FORMER Doctor Who boss Chris Chibnall says the BBC has a list of protected shows it will never make available to binge watch.
The ex-showrunner who was in charge of the sci-fi classic from 2016 to 2021, talked with the Beeb’s chief content officer Charlotte Moore about making each new series available to stream all at once on iPlayer.
He said on podcast Who Corner To Corner: “She was like, ‘Absolutely not. We need it to be week by week, we need it to be an event’.
“This was 2018, 2019.
“She said there are some shows like Strictly, Line Of Duty, Doctor Who – we need people coming back to the channel.
“I think that will change as time goes on.
“You need to have a destination for people to click on iPlayer but also turn on the TV as well.”
On TV in general, Chris added: “What’s happening at the moment is nobody knows where it’s going.
“Is it binge or is it weekly?”
AN episode of the BBC medical drama Casualty breached broadcasting rules when swear words appeared in subtitles before the watershed, Ofcom has ruled.
The slip-up in June included two instances of the word “f***ing” despite the programme’s audio not using any offensive language.
A FLYING START IN RU RACE
RUPAUL’s newest Drag Race UK contestants appear to be ready for the limelight as they can already boast of a string of showbiz appearances on their CVs.
Vicki Vivacious has been on stage with the likes of chart stars Little Mix and Dannii Minogue, while Kate Butch has performed in London’s West End.
Kent-based drag queen DeDeLicious reveals she’s done gigs in LA and Ibiza, and Geordie Michael Marouli has performed all over Gran Canaria.
It looks like RuPaul and fellow judge Michelle Visage will have their work cut out in the fifth series of the hit show, which returns to BBC Three soon.