John Barrowman

John Barrowman fans were left disappointed earlier this year, when it was revealed the actor wouldn't be returning to his role as Malcolm Merlyn in 'Arrow' and the wider 'Arrowverse' following the character's death. Though it's not a direction Barrowman himself wanted to take the character, it's a move that was made for creative decisions, and he parted from the CW shows with little fanfare.

John Barrowman thought his 'Arrowverse' journey was over

Though it would seem he'd then have to move on to other projects, it's now being suggested that Barrowman could in fact return as Merlyn at some point in the near future. The villain was instantly a staple of 'Arrow' upon its debut, proving to be the main antagonist of the first season but later returning in a more heroic role. Of course, the villainous tendencies of the character were always present, but with the reveal that Thea Queen was his daughter, he softened at times.

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John Barrowman is having a terrible week at the moment after being rushed to hospital for emergency surgery having fallen ill a few days previously. He updated his fans on his condition on social media, and while he seems to be recovering well enough, he's definitely felt better.

John Barrowman attends a book signing

The 50-year-old 'Arrow' star complained of abdominal pain earlier this week and ended up the Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California yesterday (July 25th 2017) for surgery to remove his appendix. He filmed himself once he was out of surgery, covered in plastic tubes.

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Ever since the show started, John Barrowman has been a huge part of 'Arrow' through his character Malcolm Merlyn. Also taking the character to other corners of the Arrowverse, such as spinoff series 'Legends of Tomorrow', fans have really taken the Merlyn character to their hearts despite his selfish actions in the past.

John Barrowman stars as Malcolm Merlyn in the superhero series

Unfortunately for those fans, seeing Merlyn on the small screen could soon be a thing of the past.

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‘Torchwood’ star John Barrowman is up for returning as Captain Jack Harkness, but sadly the actor says there’s just too many ‘obstacles’ to overcome at the moment. Speaking to the Radio Times, Barrowman said that one of these obstacles was ‘people’s egos’, which he feels are stopping a fifth series of the ‘Doctor Who’ spin-off.

John Barrowman starred as Captain Jack Harkness in ‘Torchwood’

When asked if a new series was a possibility Barrowman said: “I was told that there are some obstacles to overcome, and every time I tried to talk about a way around them, it was almost like there was another obstacle.”

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When joining a live Facebook chat with a celebrity, you're going in expecting to hear a little bit about their personal life. You're probably not going in to catch a glimpse of their partner's privates, though fans were treated to that extra when they tuned in to talk with John Barrowman.

John Barrowman is totally non embarrassed about the world seeing his husband's penis

While 'Torchwood' star John Barrowman talked about the weather in Palm Springs, California, enjoying the sunshine in his hot tub in his backyard, his husband Scott Gill saunters into the background about to climb into the tub. Though there are no bathing shorts to be seen. 'Ooh Scott, oh my God!' John exclaimed, turning the camera away quickly but not quickly enough. 'Did they just-? I'm live video! I can't believe I pro- everyone probably just saw you naked!' The spluttering actor turns the camera back on himself with a sheepish grin. 'Did you all see him naked?'

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The upcoming 50th anniversary of legendary British sci-fi series 'Doctor Who' has sent a flurry of fervent excitement through fans everywhere who are now spending every waking hour wondering what producers could possibly have dreamt up for this milestone celebration. Rumours have been flying around everywhere suggesting jaw dropping twists and major reunions (some of which are frankly impossible) and it is true to say that everyone is hoping for it to be their favourite 'Doctor Who' story ever.

There are, at least, some definite confirmations about what we can expect for the upcoming anniversary show. On November 23rd 2013 (that's precisely 50 years on from the airing of the first ever episode 'An Unearthly Child') a special 3D show will be aired on BBC HD and in cinemas. It's a rather apt way of celebrating 50 years; by using our own technological advances on a show full of gadgetry. Lead writer Steven Moffat told the Guardian: 'Technology has finally caught up with 'Doctor Who' and your television is now bigger on the inside' - making a reference, of course, to the Doctor's TARDIS; a police box spaceship that is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside.

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John Barrowman has vowed to continue performing in the Jack and the Beanstalk panto in Glasgow, after he suffered a fall during a matinee performance, the Scottish Daily Record reports.

Barrowman fell from a horse – a live one that is, not your average panto horse, during the pantomime performance, which also features quirky Scottish comedy characters the Krankies.

The Torchwood star was taken to hospital after the incident, which happened at the SECC Clyde Auditorium but his injuries were not deemed to be serious, the BBC reports. A spokeswoman for SECC told the Daily Record “After a good night's sleep, he felt able to carry on. He was bruised, but recovered and will perform for the rest of the run until it finishes on Sunday. We're all delighted. He's a trouper.” This isn’t the first time that a performance of Jack and the Beanstalk has been at the centre of an onstage accident. Back in 2004, Janette Tough (better known as ‘Wee Jimmy Krankie’ fell from a beanstalk prop and was almost killed. It sort of makes you wonder why they’re doing it again. Looks as though Barrowman isn’t the only ‘trouper’ in the cast.

Continue reading: 'He's A Trouper' - John Barrowman Back On Stage After Panto Horse Fall

Performing Jack and the Beanstalk in Glasgow, John Barrowmen suffered a fall from a live horse leaving him injured, The BBC reports. The Doctor Who and Torchwood star was taken to hospital from the SECC Clyde Auditorium as a precautionary method. His injuries were not serious.

An SECC spokeswoman said: "During today's matinee performance of Jack and the Beanstalk, John Barrowman suffered an injury on stage and has been taken to hospital as a precaution. His understudy, Greg Barrowman, has already stepped in to finish the rest of the show." She added: "John Barrowman is completely fine. He is just a little bit bruised." In a similar accident, during the same show, Janette Tough, "Wee Jimmy" Krankie, was almost killed in an on-stage in 2004. She suffered a fractured skull after falling from a mechanical beanstalk at the Pavilion Theatre.

Barrowman recently revealed to The L.A Times that he would be "disappointed" if Captain Jack Harkness doesn't return to Doctor Who for the show's 50th anniversary. "I haven't been asked. I would love to [come back to Doctor Who] if they ask me," he stressed. He went on to say: "[Arrow producer] Andrew Kreisberg has already said if they want me in the 50th anniversary, he will give me the time off to do it. But it's not up to me."