Ain't life grand.
The weather seems to be behaving itself, Christmas is just around the corner and Tom Cruise has finally got the boot.
After years of us fans voicing our utter disappointment, disgust and annoyance at the 5ft 7in actor being cast in the role of 6ft 5in action hero Jack Reacher, it has been announced that Cruise is to be replaced in the role.
Brilliant.
As a massive fan of Lee Child, a talented crime writer who created the fantastic Jack Reacher character, I am delighted.
Now, I'm not going to claim that I had anything to do with it (I did) but a few years ago when I was lucky enough to get the chance to interview the author, I made it very clear that I thought Cruise was completely wrong for the role.
And now, here we are, however many years on and finally, common sense has won the day. I'm just saying.
For those of you who have never read a Jack Reacher book, they revolve around the said character, who is charming and handsome and altogether perfect.
Following a highly decorated career in the Military Police in the US Army, Reacher finds himself unable to settle into civilian life, so he becomes a drifter.
However, life is less than boring as he finds himself caught up in situations where his specialist training comes to the aid of those in need.
He rights wrongs and sweeps countless women off their feet.
At 6ft 5in tall and weighing 220lbs with blond hair, Jack Reacher is every woman’s dream and that, people, is why Tom Cruise was never going to work in the role.
This week, Lee Child finally admitted that Tom Cruise is too short to play the role.
Speaking to BBC Manchester, the author said: "I really enjoyed working with Cruise. But ultimately the readers are right. The size of Reacher is really, really important and it's a big component of who he is.
"So what I've decided to do is - there won't be any more movies with Tom Cruise. Instead we're going to take it to Netflix or something like that..... with a completely new actor.
"We're rebooting and starting over and we're going to try and find the perfect guy."
I'm over the moon and really, you're all welcome.
Now Mr Child, let's discuss adding a curvy, blonde, mediocre journalist to the character list...I have a few ideas.
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It's hats off this week to the wonderfully entertaining Holly Willoughby.
Having made her fantastic debut in the jungle last weekend as a co-presenter on I'm A Celebrity....Get Me Out of Here!, she has continued to shine bright on our tv screens.
As well as sporting a range of glam playsuits - leaving Declan Donnelly in the shade - she has also been up for the craic and is just a good laugh to watch - especially when a trial is underway.
She's a welcome change.
Keep up the good work Holly.
By the way, my money's on Emily Atack to win, she was a star on that Viper Pit trial.
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Competition
With the festive season well under way, how do you fancy winning a trip to the theatre to watch a much-loved classic tale?
Alice: The Musical, which runs at The Lyric Theatre in Belfast from November 29 until January 5, 2019, tells the story of Alice's adventures in Wonderland and her attempts to escape the clutches of the notorious Queen of Hearts.
Tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice in pursuit of the elusive White Rabbit, to discover a fantastic realm where nothing makes sense.
On her journey, Alice meets an assortment of strange characters, including the famous acting duo of Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the unpredictable and hilarious Caterpillar, and the Mad Hatter.
Will Alice and her new friends defeat the Queen of Hearts and will the laws be changed so that Alice can get home?
Further information is available at www.lyrictheatre.co.uk
I have a family pass for Alice: The Musical to give away.
If you fancy winning the pass, simply email your name, address and telephone number – along with the answer to the question below – to competitions@irishnews.com
Closing date for entries is 12 noon on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
(Q) In which Belfast theatre is Alice: The Musical being staged?
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The winners of the Bah Humbug! competition are Gerard Duffy, from Plumbridge and Shona Power, from Belfast.
