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Ian Hyland
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UK-based TV critic (Yahoo Ents UK), interviewer, media commentator. Most recently at Daily Mirror and Mail On Sunday. Find me at: https://www.yahoo.com/author/ian-hyland/
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My take on this year's #ImACeleb line-up for Yahoo Entertainment. Kelly Brook to win, presumably:
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'Celebrity Traitors' extraordinary brilliance raised the bar. Can I’m a Celeb hope to compete?' - Yahoo News UK
The 25th season of I’m a Celebrity faces high expectations after The Celebrity Traitors, but its cast and format still hold potential to engage viewers.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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"In my wilder flights of fancy, I even like to imagine that The Celebrity Traitors has proved those good times are not lost forever."
Ahead of tonight's final, read my spoiler-free @YahooEntsUK piece on the phenomenal success of #CelebrityTraitors:
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'I had my doubts about Celebrity Traitors – two things proved me wrong'
Our critic embraces the BBC's Celebrity Traitors, calling its finale the biggest TV event since Pop Idol and praising Alan Carr’s game-shifting performance.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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"In my wilder flights of fancy, I even like to imagine that The Celebrity Traitors has proved those good times are not lost forever."
Ahead of tonight's final, read my spoiler-free @YahooEntsUK piece on the phenomenal success of #CelebrityTraitors:
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'I had my doubts about Celebrity Traitors – two things proved me wrong'
Our critic embraces the BBC's Celebrity Traitors, calling its finale the biggest TV event since Pop Idol and praising Alan Carr’s game-shifting performance.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Just watched the first episode of the new series of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing.
All is right with the world.
Sunday, 9pm, BBC2/iPlayer.
October 24, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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My review of ITV's new phone hacking drama #TheHack:

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'David Tennant shines in ITV’s The Hack, but can it provoke fury like Mr Bates?'
ITV’s The Hack blends the phone hacking scandal with a murder case, offering strong performances but struggling to match Mr Bates Vs The Post Office’s cultural impact.
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September 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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My review of ITV's new phone hacking drama #TheHack:

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'David Tennant shines in ITV’s The Hack, but can it provoke fury like Mr Bates?'
ITV’s The Hack blends the phone hacking scandal with a murder case, offering strong performances but struggling to match Mr Bates Vs The Post Office’s cultural impact.
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September 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Rather unfortunate that Davina's catchphrase on this show is "Commit or quit."
Some viewers will be like, "Don't tempt me."

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'Is Davina McCall's new BBC dating show stranded on the wrong channel?'
The new Davina McCall dating show mimics reality dating formulas with minor tweaks, raising questions about its fit on BBC One's primetime schedule.
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September 4, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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My spoiler-free review of Netflix's new Lena Dunham romcom #TooMuch for Yahoo Ents UK: uk.news.yahoo.com/too-much-net...
Netflix's Too Much is rare thing: a TV comedy that actually makes you laugh
The creator of Girls returns with a new Netflix sitcom starring Megan Stalter, Will Sharpe, and whole host of stars.
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July 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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My spoiler-free review of Netflix's new Lena Dunham romcom #TooMuch for Yahoo Ents UK: uk.news.yahoo.com/too-much-net...
Netflix's Too Much is rare thing: a TV comedy that actually makes you laugh
The creator of Girls returns with a new Netflix sitcom starring Megan Stalter, Will Sharpe, and whole host of stars.
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July 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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My review of the opening night of #CBBUK for
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'Mickey Rourke could be Celebrity Big Brother's greatest booking or biggest disaster' #CBB
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'Mickey Rourke could be Celebrity Big Brother's greatest booking or biggest disaster'
The actor became the thirteenth housemate to enter ITV's Celebrity Big Brother house, and his brand of chaos has certainly had an impact.
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April 8, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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'Million Dollar Secret maybe a Traitors clone, but it's better than the BBC show in some ways'
Peter Serafinowicz hosts the new Netflix game show that bears more than a passing resemblance to the Claudia Winkleman BBC show.
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March 26, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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'Torvill and Dean's final dance could be the nail in the coffin for Dancing On Ice'
Coronation Street's Sam Aston won the 2025 skating contest amid rumours the show faces the axe again.
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March 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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My review of #WithLoveMeghan for Yahoo Ents.
That fact that she's enraging all the right people again makes me like it even more:
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'Netflix's With Love, Meghan will good-vibe you into submission eventually'
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is repositioning herself as a domestic goddess in her new Netflix series.
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March 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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My review of the new series of Britain’s Got Talent: uk.news.yahoo.com/britains-got...
'Britain's Got Talent is louder, wilder, and longer... is that a good thing?'
Simon Cowell and chums are back on ITV prime time with another year of BGT.
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February 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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'The White Lotus, the best TV show of the decade, is back'
The White Lotus is basically Death In Paradise with a higher budget, bigger-name guest stars, and a cooler soundtrack. So what?
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February 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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My review of Netflix’s new Holly Willoughby and Bear Grylls celebrity hide and seek show #CelebrityBearHunt for Yahoo Ents UK.
It’s not as bad as it sounds. Honest.
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'Celebrity Bear Hunt is a glorified cross between Hunger Games and hide and seek'
Holly Willoughby and Bear Grylls have teamed up for a new Netflix reality series that's sure to be a big hit.
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February 5, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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'Why did Zara McDermott and Sam Thompson allow Michael McIntyre's Big Show to air?'
The newly-split reality TV couple take part in the Midnight Gameshow segment on the BBC family entertainment show.
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January 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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My review of The Traitors for Yahoo Ents UK.
Why is it so mean and angry this year?
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'The Traitors has a Faithful problem this year'
Angry, frustrated, and prone to herd mentality, the Faithful are really struggling this year, and there's a clear explanation for it.
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January 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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The best TV moments of 2024 from Jeremy Clarkson's tears to Strictly
There were many highs and lows on British telly in 2024 from reality TV triumphs to shocking dramas.
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December 19, 2024 at 12:47 PM
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My Yahoo Ents UK preview of the #StrictlyComeDancing final.
Warning: I stick my neck all the way out and predict the winner:

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'Strictly Come Dancing's 2024 winner is a foregone conclusion'
The battle to win the Glitterball Trophy on the BBC dancing show was over before it even began.
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December 13, 2024 at 11:29 AM
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Top night in Hammersmith watching Paul Heaton and Rianne Downey.
If you’ve got tickets for the rest of the tour you’re in for an absolute treat.
December 10, 2024 at 11:14 PM
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'Does You Bet! have the same nostalgic appeal as Gladiators? I wouldn't bet on it'
ITV has revived the format once hosted by Bruce Forsyth, Matthew Kelly, and Darren Day.
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December 9, 2024 at 10:24 AM
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#ImACeleb suddenly offering immunity from the next two evictions tells me *someone* might not be doing as well in the voting as ITV wants them to be doing.
December 5, 2024 at 9:33 AM
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My latest piece on #ImACeleb: uk.news.yahoo.com/im-a-celebri...
'I'm a Celebrity has gone soft, and it's making the show dull'
The campmates are well fed and uncontroversial, so the ITV reality show is lacking drama this year.
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December 2, 2024 at 11:42 AM
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My latest piece on #ImACeleb: uk.news.yahoo.com/im-a-celebri...
'I'm a Celebrity has gone soft, and it's making the show dull'
The campmates are well fed and uncontroversial, so the ITV reality show is lacking drama this year.
uk.news.yahoo.com
December 2, 2024 at 11:42 AM