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    Gary Lineker snubbed Celebrity Big Brother as BBC star’s ‘£50m demand’ explained

    Former England striker turned Match of the Day host Gary Lineker turned down the chance to appear on Celebrity Big Brother by demanding a monstrous £50million appearance fee14:19, 12 Dec 2024Gary Lineker on Match of the DayMatch of the Day host Gary Lineker has revealed his agent asked for a whopping £50million appearance fee as a ploy to turn down Celebrity Big Brother.Lineker, who is stepping down from hosting the BBC’s flagship football highlights show at the end of the 2024/25 season, explained he was approached by ITV to appear on the reality show recently, but turned down the offer.”Do you know, last week I got asked to go on Celebrity Big Brother,” said Lineker, which prompted Richards to reply: Did you?!” with Shearer adding: “You got asked to go on there?”READ MORE: Danny Murphy tells BBC best Gary Lineker replacement for Match of the Day ‘obvious’READ MORE: David Coote pictured for first time since ref fired over white powder and Klopp rant vids”My agent sent it through jokingly and he replied ‘oh yes, Gary’s fee will be £50million,” said Lineker, prompting laughter from Richards. However, the response from Lineker’s agent was, unsurprisingly, a bit out of ITV’s budget range.He continued: “He did it as a joke obviously and they came back and said ‘oh that’s a little bit – that’s not within our budget’. Despite the reply being a joke, it seems ITV may have taken it as a serious demand judging by their reply.(Image: More

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    Amanda Holden tells husband she ‘won’t get battered’ after mortifying drunk fall

    Britain’s Got Talent legend Amanda made the bold promise to her husband after she suffered a hilarious fall at her first ever Christmas party whilst at the radio station12:51, 12 Dec 2024Amanda Holden shows off revealing white outfit in stunning locationAmanda Holden has promised her husband she “won’t get battered” at her work Christmas party.The Britain’s Got Talent star, 53, has ben getting into the festive spirit as she got all dolled up in a sizzling Santa costume for Heart Radio listeners earlier this month. But while Amanda may be looking gorgeous, her husband – whom she recently blasted after being called “difficult” – is hoping she is more cautious this year.In a conversation with good pal and radio co-host Jason King, also known as JK, Amanda said she had a serious chat with hubby Chris Hughes about her upcoming Christmas party. She revealed that she was made to promise that she would not get too crazy after a hilarious cock-up at her first event.READ MORE: Amanda Holden shares first glimpse inside lavish new home after festive makeoverREAD MORE: Ashley Roberts cringes as Amanda Holden’s controversial morning ritual exposedSpeaking on their show Amanda recalled: “I remember, I think after our first year – well, my first year at Heart – we went for a Christmas party. We went for drinks, and I fell down the last three steps of the restaurant.”Amanda recalled the mortifying moment, admitting she stumbled over after a few drinks(Image: More

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    I’m A Celebrity 2024 star ‘got special treatment’ in jungle over lifestyle choice

    Alan Halsall, known for playing Tyrone Dobbs in Coronation Street, has revealed he got a bit of help when it came to meal time on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!12:14, 12 Dec 2024Updated 12:15, 12 Dec 2024I’m A Celeb: Ant and Dec make Coleen Rooney trial jokeAlan Halsall admits he didn’t have the same meals as his I’m A Celebrity campmates.The actor, who plays Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street, was eliminated from camp before the final. McFly star Danny Jones was crowned King of the Jungle after beating out stiff competition from Coleen Rooney and Rev Richard Coles.Alan has since revealed he was given some extra help by ITV bosses during his time on I’m A Celeb when it came to the meals he got given. But he insists the alternative meals he got were “bland”.READ MORE: Corrie’s Alan Halsall hugs daughter as he touches down in UK after I’m A CelebREAD MORE: I’m A Celeb fans say ‘British public have failed’ as favourite loses to Danny JonesAlan is a lifelong vegetarian, so ITV bosses made sure he wasn’t forced to eat meat during his time Down Under. It meant his meals in camp looked a little different to those of his co-stars as he was sent dishes.Alan is veggie, so he got alternative meals sent to him during his time Down Under(Image: More

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    Liam Payne police demand video showing moment he fell as investigation continues

    Enquiries into how Liam Payne had managed to fall from the balcony of his third floor hotel room are ongoing, but now investigators want to see video evidence of the fall itself11:49, 12 Dec 2024911 call released moments before Liam Payne’s deathPolice have demanded to see the video of Liam Payne falling to his death.The Strip That Down singer tragically died at the age of 31 on October 16 after he fell 40ft from the balcony of his third floor hotel suite. The star had been staying in the luxurious CasaSur Palermo Hotel in the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires, when the incident occurred, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.An autopsy of the One Direction star found traces of cocaine, alcohol and prescription antidepressants in his system following his death. The cause of death was also determined to have been “multiple traumatic injuries” caused by the fall which resulted in “internal and external haemorrhages”.READ MORE: Liam Payne ‘insulted’ hotel worker who refused cocaine as threatening texts revealedREAD MORE: Liam Payne death unanswered questions – new bag, upsetting email and mystery menThe Wolverhampton lad’s body was finally laid to rest in a heartbreaking ceremony last month in Buckinghamshire, over a month after his shock passing. Now, investigators in Argentina are to examine CCTV of the fall itself to inspect the incident.Liam fell 40ft to his death after going over the balcony of this third floor hotel suite in Buenos Aires(Image: More

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    Coleen Rooney bags major job after I’m A Celeb that will earn her millions

    Scouse sensation Coleen Rooney got viewers talking while she was in the I’m A Celebrity jungle, and now the star is making her time down under work for her with a new project11:13, 12 Dec 2024I’m a Celeb: Coleen Rooney takes shower in the jungleColeen Rooney has landed herself a new job after her I’m A Celebrity stint.Coleen, who has been swimming in brand deals after leaving the show, was all smiles as she crossed the bridge into the outside world. Now, after losing to winner Danny Jones on Sunday (December 8), Coleen is looking to capitalise on her newfound success.Ahead of her stint in the ITV jungle, the WAG, 38, had bagged a lucrative deal with healthcare company Applied Nutrition, best known for their range of health supplements. Following on from her successful stint down under, Coleen is about to take the beauty world by storm as she releases her own product range next year.READ MORE: I’m A Celeb’s Coleen Rooney suffered symptoms of ‘alcohol withdrawal’ in first weekREAD MORE: Coleen Rooney causes Butlin’s bookings to double after four-word rave reviewExpected to hit the shelves in January, Coleen will have her products released through Applied Nutrition – a move that will boost her bank balance even further. This comes on top of the cheeky £1.5million she reportedly earned for her time on I’m A Celebrity.Coleen is set to make millions in her first brand deal with Applied NutritionAccording to The Sun, Coleen had brought hair, skin and nail capsules into the jungle with her as a subtle form of product placement. An insider said: “Coleen was definitely taking the hair, skin and nails collagen capsules every day in the jungle.”She was always glowing, even after weeks of gruelling trials, and there was serious buzz on social media about how great she looked,” they added. “People are saying it’s because of the Applied Nutrition products she was sneaking in and it’s caused a massive surge in interest for them.”Coleen was able to come out of the jungle with glowing skin, a rarity compared to some of her other campmates – both past and present. Showing off her flawlessly fresh skin as she beamed with smiles whilst leaving the show, WAG Coleen got viewers talking – demanding to know her skincare routine.Fans were demanding answers as to how Coleen was able to keep her skin so smooth(Image: More

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    I’m A Celeb’s Richard Coles posts emotional tribute to late husband after tragic loss

    I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! finalist Reverend Richard Coles has shared a touching tribute to his late husband Reverend David Coles, five years on from his tragic passing10:33, 12 Dec 2024GMB: Ben Shepherd talks to Reverend Richard Coles on lossReverend Richard Coles posted an emotional tribute to his late husband five years after his tragic death.The 62-year-old was a finalist on this year’s series of I’m A Celebrity alongside Coleen Rooney and winner McFly star Danny Jones. He left fans in stitches during his stint, where he admitted he’d love to swap places with Manchester City ace Kevin de Bruyne.Rev Richard took to Instagram to mark what would have been his late partner Rev David Coles’ 48th birthday on December 10. David, a Church of England vicar, tragically died in 2019 from alcoholic liver disease.READ MORE: I’m A Celeb fans say ‘British public have failed’ as favourite loses to Danny JonesREAD MORE: I’m A Celebrity star Richard Coles says late partner David haunted him after his deathRichard shared a sweet photo of David, showing him wearing a face mask and playing with their four dogs. In the caption, Richard wrote: “David’s birthday today. He would have been forty eight. RIP.”I’m A Celeb’s Rev Richard Coles marked what would have been his late husband David’s 48th birthdayREAD MORE: More