News about Stephen Merchant

How Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning is an overnight sensation 16 years in the making: Actress first popped up on TV in 2008 but only now has become global star

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 1, 2024
As fans continue to rave about Netflix drama Baby Reindeer, one cast member in particular has captured the imaginations of viewers - Jessica Gunning, who plays Martha the stalker. Actress Gunning, 38, first appeared on popular TV in 2008 in an episode of Doctor Who but has only now become a global star in the Netflix drama. And from 2021, she appeared in BBC comedy-crime thriller The Outlaws alongside stars Christopher Walken and Stephen Merchant.  In Baby Reindeer, Gunning first appears on screen when she timidly walks into the bar where Donny (Richard Gadd) is working, and appears crestfallen as she informs him she can't afford a cup of tea.

With thick long locks, the music mogul seems unrecognizable in a throwback back snap - can YOU guess who it is?

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 1, 2024
As an old throwback snap was unearthed, a well-known music mogul seems to have departed from his slick clean cut appearance. With his jet-black wavy long hair, the 64-year-old businessman, who has been the answer to several young artists in the last two decades, seems unrecognizable. The screen actor's slender build and pearly white Hollywood smile are yet to appear, and his brilliant white smile and shaven appearance are very different from his youthful white smile and clean shaven appearance.

Simon Cowell, 64, shocks fans with his 'frozen' appearance as Stephen Merchant jokes his face doesn't move on Saturday Night Takeaway

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 24, 2024
Simon Cowell's appearance on the most recent episode of Saturday Night Takeaway has left viewers in shock. On the first episode of Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly's new series, the media mogul, 64, appeared on the first episode. However, viewers were unable to focus on what he was saying and becoming more unsure of his appearance.

Inside Stephen Merchant's personal life as the UK's richest comedian - from his glamorous actress girlfriend to impressive TV empire

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 24, 2024
Stephen Merchant was named the UK's richest comedian in September 2023, edging out Peter Kay and Ricky Gervais' likes. After co-writing the British version of The Office with Gervais, the actor came to prominence. But how much is Stephen Merchant actually worth and how long has he been in a relationship? Here's what you need to hear about his fortune and his friendship with actress Mircea Monroe.

We all remember these moments from Scotch Eggs to his hilarious job evaluation and dressing up as Ali G, one of the show's most memorable scenes

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 21, 2024
Keith Bishop, MacIntosh's deadpan account worker, was one of the most memorable characters in the series developed and written by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. The man dubbed a "beloved comedy genius" by fans of The Office and also appearing in other well-known comedies such as Little Britain, Miranda, and After Life, among other popular comedies. In lieu of munching Scotch eggs, crashing attempts at an appraisal by Gervais' David Brent, and dressing up as Ali G. This week, MailOnline explores some of the Keith scenes that have captured fans.

The Office cast: Where are they now?Following star Ewen MacIntosh's death, a look at what happened to the cast of the cult hit

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 21, 2024
When the office first appeared on BBC2 in 2001, it became a comedy legend. The mockumentary followed employees at fictional paper company Wernham Hogg in Slough, who gave the names of founders Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, as well as actor Martin Freeman. It also gave rise to a smash-hit American version, catapulting Steve Carrell and John Krasinski to fame.

Despite their heights of love, the celebrity couples who have soared to the stars of love - from Tom Holland and Zendaya to Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullen

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 10, 2024
There are plenty of celebrity power couples out there, from Tom Holland and Zendaya to Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullen. The difference in feet is often apparent when the two partners are photographed on red carpets, as the pair are photographed. For example, Stephen Merchant towers over his petite girlfriend Mircea Monroe when they are out and about.

During a low-key stroll in London, Stephen Merchant towers over his girlfriend Mircea Monroe as they hold hands

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 8, 2023
On Friday, Stephen Merchant and his partner, Mircea Monroe, held hands as they went out for a low-key stroll in London. The 6ft 7in comedian, 49, was wrapped up warm in a black coat and a red scarf, and wore slim-fit blue jeans with matching baseball cap. As she enjoyed a walk with The Office's designer, Mircea, 5ft 5in, wore a blue turtleneck jumper and a camel-colored jacket.

When they step out holding hands in Primrose Hill at 6 p. 7 Stephen Merchant towers over his petite bride Mircea Monroe

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 15, 2023
As they stepped out holding hands in Primrose Hill on Sunday, the actor, 48, put on a little public display of love for his girlfriend Mircea Monroe. Stephen Merchant sported a navy padded jacket with blue denim jeans on a casual display. His 6ft 7in frame stands over his petite flame, who stands 5ft 5ins, but their height differences are unnoticed.

The Office star is named as Britain's top-earning comedian knocking Peter Kay off the top spot (and it's NOT Ricky Gervais! (This is a link to the film "Selecting is the most important

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 21, 2023
After The Office actor claimed the honour, Ricky Gervais and Peter Kay have been lowered in the ranks of Britain's most top-earning comedians. He started running in Ricky's footsteps, though he didn't appear in the hit comedy as Nathan Oggy. According to The Sun, Stephen Merchant has now officially out-perform the legendary comedians as he soared past their staggering fortunes.

As they leave Jimmy Carr's 51st birthday bash, Stephen Merchant towers over his daughter Mircea Monroe

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 19, 2023
The 6ft 7 actor, 48, attended the glamorous showbiz dinner in London to celebrate the comic's 51th birthday, but the difference in height was evident as he and Mircea, who stands at just 5ft 5ft 5, left the lavish bash at The Groucho Club. As he stepped out in a thin grey jacket complete with a dark jumper, slim jeans, and black trainers, the Four Lives actor made a smart-casual appearance at the party.

On a romantic London stroll, Stephen Merchant takes hand with petite bride Mircea Monroe

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 14, 2023
During a stroll around Soho, the comedian, 48, was seen holding hands with Episodes actress Mircea, 41, who is just 5ft 4 years old. As he smiled for the cameras, the former Office model, who has been in a squabble since 2017, opted for a smart casual look in a plain blue shirt and black jacket. Mircea, on the other hand, kept it simple with a pair of washed out jeans and a dark jacket tied across her body with a black leather handbag hanging around her body. However, the American model did not take too keen interest in the camera, instead focusing on her beau, whilst her blonde locks fell over her shoulders.

As they step out hand-in-hand for a romantic stroll, Stephen Merchant towers over his mother Mircea Monroe

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 7, 2023
On Wednesday, Stephen Merchant and his partner Mircea Monroe were seen holding hands as they stepped out on a romantic stroll in London. As the 6ft 7in comedian towered over his 5ft 4in mom, the couple displayed their striking height difference. The pair walked hand-in-hand around Primrose Hill, enjoying the UK's unexpected September heat wave.

Where are The Office cast now?From BILLION pound movies to bankruptcy

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 10, 2023
When the Office debuted on BBC2 in 2001, it became a instant comedy hit. The parody continued to work at Wernham Hogg in Slough and mistook the names of creators Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, as well as Martin Freeman. However, after two series and a Christmas special, the show came to a close, with its stars appearing in Marvel films and Pirates of The Caribbean.

Maddy Smedley is PREGNANT!The Traitors star reveals she's having a baby

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 17, 2023
Maddy Smedley, the Traitors' character, is pregnant. Last week, the actress and care home receptionist, 30, took to Instagram to share the news. In an emotional video, she posed with her partner Tom Greenwood and their ultrasound results, before going on to present her mother with the print-outs.

At the BAFTAs, Stephen Merchant's 6ft 7in frame towers over his 5ft 4in sister Mircea Monroe

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 15, 2023
On Sunday night, Stephen Merchant and his partner Mircea Monroe were greeted with a rousing crowd at the BAFTA awards in London. With his 6ft 7in frame and standing tall against her 5ft 4n stature, the funnyman, 48, towered over his actress love, 42. They walked the red carpet at the royal Festival Hall, along the Southbank, with their hands tightly.

Stephen Merchant credits technology with keeping his long distance romance with alive

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 30, 2023
Stephen Merchant, a comedian, credits technology with helping to keep the romance between him and his American girlfriend, Mircea Monroe, alive. 'My girlfriend is in LA, and we're trying to go back and forth, but we're still trying to stay connected via video calls when we're apart,' he says at a London event.' The 6ft 7in actor, who once expressed regret for not having written more episodes of The Office with Ricky Gervais because he'd have 'three Bentleys by now,' says Mircea: 'We've been together for a long time, so we'll learn how to handle it.'

Jamelia needs to be as 'feisty' as her Hollyoaks character Sharon is, as she says in her Hollyoaks character Sharon

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 29, 2023
Jamelia has spoken out against reprising her role as Sharon Bailey full-time on Hollyoaks, describing the role as 'feisty' and a "firecracker." In 2021, the actress and singer first appeared as Sharon, a paediatrician at the soap's Dee Valley University Hospital. And, she and other members of the cast also attended the Royal Television Society Programme Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Tuesday.

"The Crown" and "Derry Girls" are among the television nominees for the BBC, but "Happy Valley" is unable to be selected

www.popsugar.co.uk, March 22, 2023
The 2023 television BAFTA Awards have been revealed, and it's going to be one hell of a night. With six nods each, BBC's "This Is Going to Hurt" starring Ben Whishaw and BBC's "The Responder," starring Martin Freeman, top the board. "The Crown" on Netflix has received five accolades, and Channel 4's "Derry Girls" has been nominated for the Scripted comedy and Female role in a comedy series, thanks to Siobhán McSweeney's role as Sister Michael. Costar Nicola Coughlan and her two "best friends" McSweeney and Jack Rooke celebrated their nominations straight after the list was revealed. However, there were some snubs on the list. Despite the fact that the third series of "Happy Valley" was lauded for Sarah Lancashire and James Norton's superb acting, the BBC show did not feature on the list of candidates. "Where's 'Happy Valley' in this?", one fan asked on Twitter, while another questioned: "Did no one on the bafta committee watch Happy Valley????What even???" However, BAFTA's official Twitter retaliated about the allegations, alerting followers that the third season was not eligible for this year's awards, and that the 2024 BAFTAs will be chosen instead. On the drama series front page, "Peaky Blinders" was also skipped out. "It's a Sin" failed to win last year, despite being nominated for six awards, so concerns over outdated beliefs and the weight of awards have remained.

As a technological blunder hits the BBC, Comic Relief viewers are compelled to blunder

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 17, 2023
On Friday, Comic Relief viewers in Scotland erupted, as a result of a technological mistake that had them watching lifeboats rather than Red Nose Day. Viewers from all around the country took to Twitter to vent their dissatisfaction with the opening segment of the comedy extravaganza. After tuning into BBC One to see the charity fundraiser kick off, the affected citizens went to social media in confusion, only to find the BBC Two stream playing instead.

The Traitors' Maddy Smedley is revived with EastEnders' 'co-star' Danny Dyer in skit, which was a bit of comedy relief

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 17, 2023
As former contestants mingled with celebrities in a witty skit, Traitors Red Nose Day sketch brought together a number of familiar faces. Dawn French opened the parody by assuming Claudia Winkleman's role as host, channeling the presenter's distinctive blunt fringe and eyeliner. Stephen Merchant, Danny Dyer, Mary Berry, and Alison Hammond were among the celebrity guests on the program, as she began to question the "contestants."

A former organiser called 'Acid House King' has been sentenced to prison for stealing post from letterboxes

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 13, 2023
Tony Colston-Hayter, 57, who famously handcuffed himself to Jonathan Ross on television and arranged large raves, was caught stealing others's emails to exchange for drugs. In 2014, he was sentenced to five and a half years in prison for masterminding a £1.25 million cyber bank robbery aimed at scores of people, including comedian Stephen Merchant. After being branded "Mr Big" in cybercrime, the rave organiser was later discovered using a handmade device to compel victims that he worked at their bank. Colston-Hayter was sentenced to ten months in jail by the Old Bailey to safeguard the public.

No luck catching them swans then?Police ask Calne locals to be mindful and are compared to Hot Fuzz

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 14, 2022
After a police warning, Swans (pictured) terrorizing a housing estate has been likened to the iconic swan hunt sequence in cult comedy classic Hot Fuzz. Since the two huge white birds let loose on residential streets, motorists were advised to drive slowly in the snow. After crashing in Calne, Wiltshire, on Monday, it was feared the wandering birds might have caused an accident because they were impossible to see in the snow.

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Stephen Merchant, a 6ft 7in Office comedian, made a hefty fortune

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 28, 2022
RICHARD EDEN: Stephen Merchant, who once expressed disappointment at not having written more episodes of The Office with Ricky Gervais because he had 'three Bentleys by now,' may be able to afford his own fleet. I can reveal that the comedian made a £4.3 million last year at the company, where he advertises his earnings, SJM. The 6ft 7in actor, who towers over his 5ft 6in American model and actress girlfriend Mircea Monroe, 40, has accumulated revenues in SJM of £22.6 million.