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    Netflix fans blast Harry and Megan’s Polo series for ‘promoting animal cruelty’

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s new Netflix documentary looking at the sport of polo has divided opinion among fans, with many believing the show is glorifying cruelty to horses11:01, 11 Dec 2024Prince Harry rides to victory in annual US charity polo tournamentNetflix users have slammed Harry and Meghan Markle’s new documentary for promoting “animal cruelty”.The couple have released their latest TV project – Polo – which has already divided viewers. The series, which looks at the sport of polo, was part of a major deal between the Sussexes and Netflix to produce “content that informs but also gives hope” to viewers.Polo, which stars Prince Harry as part of the documentary, looks at the history of the sport and the overall fall from grace the sport has suffered over the years. Netflix bosses had been hoping that fans would take to the sport in the same way they did for other documentary series such as Drive to Survive and Last Chance U, which helped to revive their respective sports.READ MORE: Harry and Meghan ‘snub wedding of Archie’s godfather’ next month in bid to avoid royal wrathREAD MORE: Prince Harry and Meghan documentary to peel back curtain – this time they’ve had no sayHowever, viewers have been less than pleased by the new series that hit the streaming platform earlier this week. Fans who have now watched the show have since hit out at the couple for supporting the sport, which fans have slammed as cruelty towards horses.Prince Harry commissioned the new Netflix documentary on polo(Image: More

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    Liam Payne death unanswered questions – new bag, upsetting email and mystery men

    The death of One Direction legend Liam Payne shocked the world after he fell from a balcony at a hotel in Argentina, but there are still so many questions surrounding his passing10:31, 11 Dec 2024911 call released moments before Liam Payne’s deathLiam Payne passed away eight weeks ago but his death still has so many unanswered questions surrounding it.The One Direction star, 31, died on October 16 after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina – but to many fans across the globe, things just aren’t adding up.Liam had been in Argentina to support his 1D band member Niall Horan in concert as he stayed at the CasaSur hotel in Buenos Aires alongside his girlfriend Kate Cassidy. However, the night of his death, he was left to his own devices by his loved ones after his partner had flown home.READ MORE: Touching Liam Payne tribute lit up The O2 to kick off Capital’s Jingle Bell BallREAD MORE: Liam Payne’s heartbroken girlfriend Kate Cassidy shares tribute with unseen picsAs the police inquiry continues, we take a deep dive into some of the queries that are still popping up in fans’ minds after they have been left heartbroken by the tragedy.Why was Liam left alone?Liam Payne died on October 16 at the age of 31(Image: More

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    Netflix and BBC star, 24, found guilty of 26 sexual offences against women and kids

    The actor, best known for his roles in the likes of Sex Education and Red Moon, was convicted of 26 different offences against women and children, dating back to when he was 1010:06, 11 Dec 2024Updated 10:08, 11 Dec 2024Sex Education: Netflix releases trailer for third seriesA star of Netflix and the BBC has been found guilty of sex offences against women.Alexander Westwood, 24, was found guilty of the offences on Tuesday (December 10) following a trial. The star, who has landed roles in the likes of Sex Education, Red Moon and the BBC’s Doctors, was convicted of 26 different offences against women and children.Actor Alexander was found to have been responsible for a string of disgusting sex crimes, throughout his life, with the earliest taking place when he was just 10 years old, which is when the age of criminal responsibility starts. According to testimonies, the star would force pupils attending the drama class he taught to read Shakespeare naked to the rest of the students.READ MORE: Sex Education star’s ‘horny’ new show brutally axed by Amazon just weeks after it airsREAD MORE: Sex Education’s Tanya Reynolds transforms for role in new British comedy film TimestalkerAs well as this, he would often engage in role-play scenarios from the plays naked himself. He filmed one hopeful actress naked on his iPad.Alexander Westwood made pupils act out scenes completely naked during his classes(Image: More

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    I’m A Celeb fans brand ITV show a ‘fix’ as they spot ‘clue’ Danny Jones would win

    I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! fans believe they clocked a clue that Danny Jones was going to win the ITV show days before he was crowned King of the Jungle09:43, 11 Dec 2024Updated 09:44, 11 Dec 2024Burglar scared off by Ant & Dec while trying to break into homeI’m A Celebrity fans believe they’d worked out that Danny Jones was going to win days before the final.The McFly rocker was crowned King of the Jungle last weekend, beating Coleen Rooney and Reverend Richard Coles in the final. Sadly for Danny, he was forced to return his jungle crown and sceptre right after winning.But fans of the ITV show reckon they spotted a clue during Danny’s final days in camp suggesting he was always going to win. Some believe he was given more airtime than his co-stars in the lead up to the final.READ MORE: I’m A Celebrity star’s famous son rushed to hospital and hooked up to drip in worrying updateREAD MORE: I’m A Celeb fans say ‘British public have failed’ as favourite loses to Danny JonesThe 38-year-old got a secret mission involving him trying to hide a number of figurine jungle ranges around camp, making him the focus of the day’s events. Viewers took to X before the final to suggest Danny had been given more time on screen.Danny Jones was crowned King of the Jungle on I’m A Celebrity(Image: More

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    Dick van Dyke and Cher flee homes as fire tears through posh neighbourhood

    Mary Poppins star Dick van Dyke was “safely evacuated” from his home after wildfire stretched through Malibu, with other famous faces also having to leave their abodes09:02, 11 Dec 2024Dick Van Dyke is revealed as the Gnome in US version of Masked SingerDick van Dyke was forced to flee his home due to devastating wildfires in California.The Hollywood legend, 98, was “safely evacuated” from his home in Malibu after the blazes spread quickly, destroying huge amounts of nature in its path. The speed of the fires was helped by winds that barrelled down the mountains surrounding the celebrity getaway, acting like a blowtorch.Nicknamed the Franklin Fire by authorities in America, the fire first started back on Monday (December 9) and soon spread thanks to the natural hilly landscape. The Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, said that the fire was now “forcing an evacuation of most of Malibu” to ensure as few casualties as possible.READ MORE: Dick Van Dyke paid Walt Disney $4k to play forgotten second role in Mary PoppinsREAD MORE: Dick Van Dyke, 98, ‘praying’ he gets to next birthday in devastating confessionInvestigations remain underway as to what caused the initial fire and how it could spread at lightning speed. However, authorities said that 2,700 acres of land had been scorched as a result of the inferno.Wildfires are ripping through Malibu and causing residents to flee their homes(Image: More