thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Dave Allen and Jay McFarlane are boxing's likely lads

Dave Allen and Jay McFarlane regale slightly different versions of the same tale when asked how they came to be boxing 's likely lads .
Allen explains he met his new pupil after his win over Lucas Browne last April and kept in touch , eventually catching up again eight months later when McFarlane bowed out of the Ultimate Boxer in the first round .
`` It was clear for everyone to see he was n't fit , '' Allen says .
`` I spoke to him afterwards and told him he could do something but he had to want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as much as he does .
`` I invited him to spend a week down here to try it and we 're on our second week . ''
McFarlane , on the other hand , quips : `` I basically started talking to an older , strange man on the internet and he invited me to live with him 300 miles away . ''
McFarlane 's decision to plump for Allen as the man to rescue his fading career may at best appear curious and at worst foolhardy .
Neither could claim to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And both have committed themselves to their craft only fleetingly throughout their careers .
But two weeks in and this double act may just be the tonic McFarlane has long craved .
`` I just did my first sober weekend since 2018 , '' the 21-year-old Scot says proudly .
`` This is not just changing how I train , it 's changing my life .
`` I went home last weekend but did n't have the urge to go out or drink .
I 've got a clearer head and I do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Glasgow . ''
McFarlane claims not to have trained properly since he lost almost 10 stone to successfully challenge for the Scottish cruiserweight title almost two years ago .
In that time he has won four of his six fights but last month lost to eventual finalist Mark Bennett in the fast-paced Ultimate Boxer tournament .
The Scot could not maintain the frenetic pace he set in the first round as his lack of fitness betrayed him and he slipped to a split-decision defeat .
But rather than return to the wilderness , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chapter in Doncaster .
`` I trained harder last week than I did for the whole of my last camp , '' he says .
`` It 's Dave 's words , it 's not about the boxing , it 's about training the man .
`` I want to train harder because he believes in me and he 's given me this opportunity and taken me out of my comfort zone .
`` He 's put his trust in me and I 've given him my word that I 'm going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as far as I can go .
`` I 've never felt like I belonged anywhere or that I could settle .
I 've had trainers who I thought were my best mate and the next day they do n't want to train me anymore because I 'm a lazy fat c*** .
`` I take it as it comes but I 'm really enjoying myself and if Dave can keep putting up with me then I 'll keep training with him . ''
Allen , meanwhile , insists his own career his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to finally have his ducks in a row when he stopped Lucas Browne last year but was then pulled out after 10 lopsided rounds against David Price to leave his future in doubt .
He flirted with taking on Daniel Dubois but feared being a lamb to the slaughter at the hands of heavyweight boxing 's rising star .
Instead Allen will return in a six-round affair on the undercard of Kell Brook 's comeback next month before targeting the British title he expects Dubois to vacate in search of bigger prizes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has given him a new perspective .
`` My passion for fighting at this point is pretty low , my passion is for training and coaching , '' Allen admits .
`` I boxed Lucas Browne and David Price back to back and from February to July boxing was my life but five weeks before the Price fight I was burnt out - I hated it and wanted it to be over .
`` Now I 'm happy being the man behind the man .
I made some money from the Browne and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back into the likes of Jay .
`` It 's not free to do what I 'm doing but I get something out of it as well .
`` Years ago I struggled to get out of bed , I was gambling terribly and tried to kill myself .
I was in a really bad place but now every day the alarm goes off at 8am and I want to get out of bed and make Jay the best fighter possible .
`` I 'm really enjoying my life , I 've never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now . ''
Allen has turned his three-bedroom house in Doncaster into a halfway house for his new recruits .
With one room taken up by his t-shirt collection , Allen sleeps on sofa cushions on the living room floor .
`` I 'm basically an unpaid social worker for the youth of Doncaster , '' he says , only half-joking .
`` Jay does n't have the belief in himself , I was 21 once and had no confidence ; I retired every other week , I was scared to fight and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scared .
`` I tell him all the time there 's nothing he 's done or will do , see , hear or feel that I have not seen , heard or felt because I 've lived it , with life , women , gambling ...
I 've seen and done it all .
`` When Jay says he did n't go out at the weekend , that fills me with more joy than him coming in here and catching me with a beauty .
`` We 're like a family and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down .
I 'm a trainer , a confidant , social worker , father and brother and I believe Jay has the natural talent to be a champion .
Allen 's career as a trainer began after his rematch with Lenroy Thomas ended in the first round due to an accidental cut .
He took on aspiring amateur Danny Murrell and two years later his stable has inflated to five with McFarlane the sole professional .
The Scot has moved into Allen 's house and will return to the ring in a fortnight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sessions fun , '' Allen says .
`` When Jay leaves the gym I do n't want him to feel like he 's been at training .
I am his trainer , do n't get me wrong .
but he does n't really know it .
`` My way of training is not a way you 'll see with a lot of coaches ; my way is all about enjoyment .
I know that if you 're not enjoying your boxing you 're not going to put the effort in .
`` If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm not Arsene Wenger I 'm Sean Dyche .
I put my arm round you , now and again I bollock you , and I get the job done any way possible .
`` When I 'm done with you you 'll feel like you can walk on water , that 's the key .
Everyone has ability , everyone can do something fantastic in their life but you 've got to be fit and you 've got to believe in yourself '' I 'll walk through walls for them , I 'll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do the same .
`` I 've never been heavyweight world champion but I 've been up there , I 've headlined at The O2 and I know what it takes to get to that level .
`` I know Jay can achieve something and that 's why he 's here and I 'd like to be part of it .
`` I do n't need to be on his back , I 've just told him to give me 10 years and I 'll give him the last 50 years of his @ @ @ @

Heavyweight duo Dave Allen and Jay McFarlane have teamed up in an unlikely double act aiming to turn their careers around
Dave Allen and Jay McFarlane regale slightly different versions of the same tale when asked how they came to be boxing's likely lads.
Allen explains he met his new pupil after his win over Lucas Browne last April and kept in touch, eventually catching up again eight months later when McFarlane bowed out of the Ultimate Boxer in the first round.
"It was clear for everyone to see he wasn't fit," Allen says. "I spoke to him afterwards and told him he could do something but he had to want it and find someone who wants it as much as he does.
"I invited him to spend a week down here to try it and we're on our second week."
McFarlane, on the other hand, quips: "I basically started talking to an older, strange man on the internet and he invited me to live with him 300 miles away."
*
McFarlane's decision to plump for Allen as the man to rescue his fading career may at best appear curious and at worst foolhardy.
Neither could claim to have led stable or orthodox lives.
And both have committed themselves to their craft only fleetingly throughout their careers.
But two weeks in and this double act may just be the tonic McFarlane has long craved.
"I just did my first sober weekend since 2018," the 21-year-old Scot says proudly. "This is not just changing how I train, it's changing my life.
"I went home last weekend but didn't have the urge to go out or drink. I've got a clearer head and I don't have the distractions I do in Glasgow."
McFarlane claims not to have trained properly since he lost almost 10 stone to successfully challenge for the Scottish cruiserweight title almost two years ago.
In that time he has won four of his six fights but last month lost to eventual finalist Mark Bennett in the fast-paced Ultimate Boxer tournament.
The Scot could not maintain the frenetic pace he set in the first round as his lack of fitness betrayed him and he slipped to a split-decision defeat.
But rather than return to the wilderness, he has thrown himself into this latest chapter in Doncaster.
"I trained harder last week than I did for the whole of my last camp," he says. "It's Dave's words, it's not about the boxing, it's about training the man.
"I want to train harder because he believes in me and he's given me this opportunity and taken me out of my comfort zone.
"He's put his trust in me and I've given him my word that I'm going to commit to the training and push myself as far as I can go.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
"I've never felt like I belonged anywhere or that I could settle. I've had trainers who I thought were my best mate and the next day they don't want to train me anymore because I'm a lazy fat c***.
"I take it as it comes but I'm really enjoying myself and if Dave can keep putting up with me then I'll keep training with him."
Allen, meanwhile, insists his own career his far from finished.
The 27-year-old appeared to finally have his ducks in a row when he stopped Lucas Browne last year but was then pulled out after 10 lopsided rounds against David Price to leave his future in doubt.
He flirted with taking on Daniel Dubois but feared being a lamb to the slaughter at the hands of heavyweight boxing's rising star.
Instead Allen will return in a six-round affair on the undercard of Kell Brook's comeback next month before targeting the British title he expects Dubois to vacate in search of bigger prizes.
And his time out of the ring has given him a new perspective.
"My passion for fighting at this point is pretty low, my passion is for training and coaching," Allen admits.
"I boxed Lucas Browne and David Price back to back and from February to July boxing was my life but five weeks before the Price fight I was burnt out - I hated it and wanted it to be over.
"Now I'm happy being the man behind the man. I made some money from the Browne and Price fights so I'm putting it back into the likes of Jay.
"It's not free to do what I'm doing but I get something out of it as well.
"Years ago I struggled to get out of bed, I was gambling terribly and tried to kill myself. I was in a really bad place but now every day the alarm goes off at 8am and I want to get out of bed and make Jay the best fighter possible.
"I'm really enjoying my life, I've never enjoyed it as much as I do now."
Allen has turned his three-bedroom house in Doncaster into a halfway house for his new recruits.
With one room taken up by his t-shirt collection, Allen sleeps on sofa cushions on the living room floor.
"I'm basically an unpaid social worker for the youth of Doncaster," he says, only half-joking.
"Jay doesn't have the belief in himself, I was 21 once and had no confidence; I retired every other week, I was scared to fight and pulled out of fights because I was scared.
"I tell him all the time there's nothing he's done or will do, see, hear or feel that I have not seen, heard or felt because I've lived it,with life, women, gambling... I've seen and done it all.
"When Jay says he didn't go out at the weekend, that fills me with more joy than him coming in here and catching me with a beauty.
"We're like a family and we don't want to let each other down. I'm a trainer, a confidant, social worker, father and brother and I believe Jay has the natural talent to be a champion.
*
Allen's career as a trainer began after his rematch with Lenroy Thomas ended in the first round due to an accidental cut.
He took on aspiring amateur Danny Murrell and two years later his stable has inflated to five with McFarlane the sole professional.
The Scot has moved into Allen's house and will return to the ring in a fortnight.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I try and make the sessions fun," Allen says. "When Jay leaves the gym I don't want him to feel like he's been at training. I am his trainer, don't get me wrong. but he doesn't really know it.
"My way of training is not a way you'll see with a lot of coaches; my way is all about enjoyment. I know that if you're not enjoying your boxing you're not going to put the effort in.
"If I'm a football coach, I'm not Arsene Wenger I'm Sean Dyche. I put my arm round you, now and again I bollock you, and I get the job done any way possible.
"When I'm done with you you'll feel like you can walk on water, that's the key.
Everyone has ability, everyone can do something fantastic in their life but you've got to be fit and you've got to believe in yourself
"I'll walk through walls for them, I'll do anything for them and they'll do the same.
"I've never been heavyweight world champion but I've been up there, I've headlined at The O2 and I know what it takes to get to that level.
"I know Jay can achieve something and that's why he's here and I'd like to be part of it.
"I don't need to be on his back, I've just told him to give me 10 years and I'll give him the last 50 years of his life in comfort.
"Whatever happens he'll lead a happier, healthier life."


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Meghan Markle 'came between Prince Harry and David Beckham in row over leaked stories'

Meghan Markle sparked a row between Prince Harry and David Beckham after suspecting his wife Victoria was leaking stories about her , a source has claimed .
The source alleged that Meghan became concerned that private details were cropping up in the press that concerned her friendship with Victoria .
The Duchesses fears are claimed to have prompted Harry to tackle the rumours 'head on ' and speak to former footballer David , who he has been friendly with for years .
`` Harry was very polite , but obviously it was a pretty awkward exchange and David was mortified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In December 2017 , it was reported that Victoria , 45 , had given Meghan a list of contacts she might need ahead of her move to London .
The two women are said to have hit it off straight away and were in contact in the early days of Harry and Meghan 's romance .
Fashion designer Victoria is said to have gifted Meghan numbers for her favourite facialists , stylists and hairdressers to use - details of which later appeared in the press .
A source told The Sun : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Victoria was behind it — I mean , the idea that Victoria Beckham would be personally ringing journalists to give them a scoop is ridiculous — and spoke to Harry about it .
“ Harry is very protective of Meghan , and decided to deal with the matter head-on , by directly contacting his good pal , David . ''
The source continued : `` He quickly put Harry right , and the two men agreed to move on — but it certainly made things awkward for a while .
It later turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beauty salon .
Afterwards , they got things back on track , but it took a few months . ''
David and Harry have known each other for years and worked together on numerous charity events .
They also joined forces in the campaign to have London host the 2012 Olympics and Harry asked David to be an ambassador for the Invictus games in 2018 .
The Beckhams were also invited to Harry and Meghan 's May 2018 wedding .
Former Suits actress Meghan previously spoke of Victoria in the press and admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' to wear designs from the Spice Girl 's fashion label - but has since been dressed head to toe in some of her ensembles .
Meghan , who is 5ft 6in , said : `` What I 'm starting to learn is , even though things look amazing on the hanger , it does n't mean they 're going to look amazing on me .
`` For example I love Victoria Beckham dresses , but I do n't have the long torso to support that silhouette . ''
Mirror Online has contacted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Meghan for comment .

Meghan Markle feared Victoria Beckham was leaking stories about her to the press, a source has claimed
Meghan Markle 'came between Prince Harry and David Beckham in row over leaked stories'
Meghan Markle sparked a row between Prince Harry and David Beckham after suspecting his wife Victoria was leaking stories about her, a source has claimed.
The source alleged that Meghan became concerned that private details were cropping up in the press that concerned her friendship with Victoria.
The Duchesses fears are claimed to have prompted Harry to tackle the rumours 'head on' and speak to former footballer David, who he has been friendly with for years.
"Harry was very polite, but obviously it was a pretty awkward exchange and David was mortified," the source told The Sun.
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In December 2017, it was reported that Victoria, 45, had given Meghan a list of contacts she might need ahead of her move to London.
The two women are said to have hit it off straight away and were in contact in the early days of Harry and Meghan's romance.
Fashion designer Victoria is said to have gifted Meghan numbers for her favourite facialists, stylists and hairdressers to use - details of which later appeared in the press.
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A source told The Sun: “Inexplicably, [Meghan] feared Victoria was behind it — I mean, the idea that Victoria Beckham would be personally ringing journalists to give them a scoop is ridiculous — and spoke to Harry about it.
“Harry is very protective of Meghan, and decided to deal with the matter head-on, by directly contacting his good pal, David."
The source continued: "He quickly put Harry right, and the two men agreed to move on — but it certainly made things awkward for a while. It later turned out the leak probably came from a beauty salon. Afterwards, they got things back on track, but it took a few months."
Image: Ian Vogler/Daily Mirror) Ian Vogler/Daily Mirror)
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David and Harry have known each other for years and worked together on numerous charity events. They also joined forces in the campaign to have London host the 2012 Olympics and Harry asked David to be an ambassador for the Invictus games in 2018.
The Beckhams were also invited to Harry and Meghan's May 2018 wedding.
Former Suits actress Meghan previously spoke of Victoria in the press and admitted she didn't have the right 'silhouette' to wear designs from the Spice Girl's fashion label - but has since been dressed head to toe in some of her ensembles.
Image: REX/Shutterstock) REX/Shutterstock)
Meghan, who is 5ft 6in, said: "What I'm starting to learn is, even though things look amazing on the hanger, it doesn't mean they're going to look amazing on me.
"For example I love Victoria Beckham dresses, but I don't have the long torso to support that silhouette."
Mirror Online has contacted representatives for the Beckhams and Prince Harry and Meghan for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Prince Harry 'showed strains of marriage at dinner party weeks before fleeing UK'

An unhappy Prince Harry reportedly suggested there were issues in his marriage at a private dinner party just weeks before he and Meghan left the UK for their six week break .
The prince was guest of honour at a large private dinner party in London last Autumn when guests noticed something was amiss .
Despite the night being held in support of one of his favourite charities , guests claimed Harry was in a foul mood , according to reports .
He reportedly snapped at people asking where Meghan was - saying she was at home looking after Archie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guests apparently came away thinking he was a newlywed who was unhappy and angry and didn ’ t mind letting everyone know , reports The Mail on Sunday .
Some put it down to the stresses of having a new baby , but others felt the relationship seemed to be under strain .
Just a few weeks afterwards the Duke and Duchess of Sussex traveled to North America to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with Meghan ’ s mother , Doria Ragland .
And that 's where they stayed until last week when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meghan and Harry sent shockwaves through Buckingham Palace on Wednesday in a statement that said they wanted to step down as `` senior '' royals and `` become financially independent '' .
Senior royal aides claimed the Queen was n't notified in advance and was left `` disappointed '' by the news .
Prince Philip was also allegedly left `` splitting blood '' and barked `` what the hell are they playing at ? ''
But it 's claimed Harry and Meghan felt forced into their decision for their own wellbeing .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Meghan has not settled in the UK and he ( Harry ) knows that and wants her to be happy .
“ And it has got worse recently , with their spell in Canada helping to cement her view that the family would be better off out of the spotlight and spending more time there .
“ He feared staying in the UK too long would lead to Meghan having a meltdown .
That is why things moved so quickly.
” The source claimed Harry felt the `` writing was on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having an impact on their marriage and family life .
Journalist Tom Bradby , who has interviewed Meghan and Harry and accompanied them on their 2019 tour of Africa , as well as being invited their wedding , previously said the couple felt `` driven out '' .
He said : `` From Harry and Meghan ’ s point of view , they ’ re just being driven out , as they see it .
And it 's sad . ''
While Meghan has already returned to Canada with Archie , Harry is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sandringham estate in Norfolk on Monday for showdown talks .
The palace has prepared a document for the Prince outlining the dire impact of the `` financial independence '' he is demanding , sources say .
The Duke of Sussex 's personal net worth is currently estimated to be around £30million .
Royal insiders say a solution is being sought that is `` compatible with taxpayers , compatible with reality and compatible with the Queen '' .
At Monday 's meeting , the prince will be given documents compiled after talks with HM @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to the Mail on Sunday .
They will warn of the risk of a `` double tax '' on his income if he divides his time between the two countries .
This is because Canada requires people to pay income tax on worldwide earnings if they spend more than 183 days in the country .
In Britain , it 's 90 days .
This could run into a multi-million pound bill - or force him to limit his time in Canada , according to the report .
Meghan and Harry could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bill for Frogmore Cottage - the Windsor home that was refurbished last year at a £2.4million cost to the taxpayer - if they untangle themselves from the royal network .
Wayne Bewick , a Canadian tax system expert for Trowbridge , said : `` Harry ’ s duties for the Crown could be considered employment income for Canadian purposes . ''

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Prince Harry was the guest of honour at a large private dinner party in London last Autumn when guests noticed something was amiss. He reportedly snapped at fellow diners when asked why Meghan hadn't attended the bash.
An unhappy Prince Harry reportedly suggested there were issues in his marriage at a private dinner party just weeks before he and Meghan left the UK for their six week break.
The prince was guest of honour at a large private dinner party in London last Autumn when guests noticed something was amiss.
Despite the night being held in support of one of his favourite charities, guests claimed Harry was in a foul mood, according to reports.
He reportedly snapped at people asking where Meghan was - saying she was at home looking after Archie and he should be there too.
Guests apparently came away thinking he was a newlywed who was unhappy and angry and didn’t mind letting everyone know, reports The Mail on Sunday.
Some put it down to the stresses of having a new baby, but others felt the relationship seemed to be under strain.
Just a few weeks afterwards the Duke and Duchess of Sussex traveled to North America to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland.
And that's where they stayed until last week when they returned to drop their bombshell news.
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Meghan and Harry sent shockwaves through Buckingham Palace on Wednesday in a statement that said they wanted to step down as "senior" royals and "become financially independent".
Senior royal aides claimed the Queen wasn't notified in advance and was left "disappointed" by the news.
Prince Philip was also allegedly left "splitting blood" and barked "what the hell are they playing at?"
But it's claimed Harry and Meghan felt forced into their decision for their own wellbeing.
A source told The Sun on Sunday : "Meghan has not settled in the UK and he (Harry) knows that and wants her to be happy.
Image: Clarence House/Getty) Clarence House/Getty) Image: PA) PA)
“And it has got worse recently, with their spell in Canada helping to cement her view that the family would be better off out of the spotlight and spending more time there.
“He feared staying in the UK too long would lead to Meghan having a meltdown. That is why things moved so quickly.”
The source claimed Harry felt the "writing was on the wall" because their royal duties were having an impact on their marriage and family life.
Journalist Tom Bradby, who has interviewed Meghan and Harry and accompanied them on their 2019 tour of Africa, as well as being invited their wedding, previously said the couple felt "driven out".
He said: "From Harry and Meghan’s point of view, they’re just being driven out, as they see it. And it's sad."
While Meghan has already returned to Canada with Archie, Harry is set to travel to the Queen's Sandringham estate in Norfolk on Monday for showdown talks.
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The palace has prepared a document for the Prince outlining the dire impact of the "financial independence" he is demanding, sources say.
The Duke of Sussex's personal net worth is currently estimated to be around £30million .
Royal insiders say a solution is being sought that is "compatible with taxpayers, compatible with reality and compatible with the Queen".
At Monday's meeting, the prince will be given documents compiled after talks with HM Revenue and Customs and Canadian tax authorities, according to the Mail on Sunday .
They will warn of the risk of a "double tax" on his income if he divides his time between the two countries.
This is because Canada requires people to pay income tax on worldwide earnings if they spend more than 183 days in the country. In Britain, it's 90 days.
This could run into a multi-million pound bill - or force him to limit his time in Canada, according to the report.
Meghan and Harry could also be forced to pay a hefty bill for Frogmore Cottage - the Windsor home that was refurbished last year at a £2.4million cost to the taxpayer - if they untangle themselves from the royal network.
Wayne Bewick, a Canadian tax system expert for Trowbridge, said: "Harry’s duties for the Crown could be considered employment income for Canadian purposes."


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Masked Singer fans joke Nicola Roberts will be furious after being 'mistaken' for Nadine Coyle

The Masked Singer viewers have been joking about the rumoured feud between the various members of Girls Aloud after show judge Davina McCall guessed one of the contestants could be from the Popstars : The Rivals band .
Viewers took to Twitter in droves on Saturday night as many speculated on the identity of a contestant discussed as a Queen Bee - with most believing the participant to be 34-year-old flame haired beauty Nicola Roberts .
However , 52-year-old Davina reckons the singer is more likely to be 34-year-old Northern Irish stunner Nadine Coyle - prompting many to mock how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for one another .
There have long been rumours that various members of Girls Aloud do not get along - with Nicola known to be close to fellow bandmates Cheryl Tweedy , 36 , and Kimberley Walsh , 38 .
While Nadine is said to have been distant from the girls even in the days of their chart topping highs - while troubled 38-year-old Sarah Harding has fallen out of favour with the group in more recent years .
Taking to Twitter after Davina suggested the Queen Bee could be Nadine , one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , red wig wearing mannequin with the caption : “ Nicola Roberts under her mask when Davina said she was Nadine Coyle.
” This set the tone for many others who similarly believed Nicola would not be best pleased at being confused for Nadine .
“ OMG !
!
Davina of all people to suggest it was Nadine Coyle !
!
Blimey where was she coming from .
Clues shouted out to them all… ” another outraged viewer tweeted .
While many were quick to flag the fact that Davina was a host @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2002 - which was the very show that put Girls Aloud together .
“ Can we just remeber here that @ ThisisDavina was the ACTUAL PRESENTER THAT PUT GIRLS ALOUD TOGETHER !
As in , was In the studio listening to the girls sing , every week !
” one outraged viewer noted .
Saturday night saw the Chameleon unmasked on the bonkers ITV singing contest - with Justin Hawkins of The Darkness revealed to be the celeb under the elaborate costume .
The reveal came following a very flirty performance as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ judge Rita Ora .
Nine mystery contestants remain to be unveiled on the show - with speculation that stars under the masks could include Kelis , John Barrowman , and Denise Van Outen .
The Masked Singer continues on ITV on Saturday at 7pm .

The Girls Aloud beauties are believed to have beef that goes back years - with viewers speculating the ladies would not appreciate being mistaken for each other
Masked Singer fans joke Nicola Roberts will be furious after being 'mistaken' for Nadine Coyle
The Masked Singer viewers have been joking about the rumoured feud between the various members of Girls Aloud after show judge Davina McCall guessed one of the contestants could be from the Popstars: The Rivals band.
Viewers took to Twitter in droves on Saturday night as many speculated on the identity of a contestant discussed as a Queen Bee - with most believing the participant to be 34-year-old flame haired beauty Nicola Roberts.
However, 52-year-old Davina reckons the singer is more likely to be 34-year-old Northern Irish stunner Nadine Coyle - prompting many to mock how the ladies would feel about being mistaken for one another.
There have long been rumours that various members of Girls Aloud do not get along - with Nicola known to be close to fellow bandmates Cheryl Tweedy, 36, and Kimberley Walsh, 38.
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While Nadine is said to have been distant from the girls even in the days of their chart topping highs - while troubled 38-year-old Sarah Harding has fallen out of favour with the group in more recent years.
Taking to Twitter after Davina suggested the Queen Bee could be Nadine, one viewer posted a video of a quivering, red wig wearing mannequin with the caption: “Nicola Roberts under her mask when Davina said she was Nadine Coyle.”
This set the tone for many others who similarly believed Nicola would not be best pleased at being confused for Nadine.
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“OMG !! Davina of all people to suggest it was Nadine Coyle!! Blimey where was she coming from. Clues shouted out to them all…” another outraged viewer tweeted.
While many were quick to flag the fact that Davina was a host on Popstars: The Rivals back in 2002 - which was the very show that put Girls Aloud together.
“Can we just remeber here that @ThisisDavina was the ACTUAL PRESENTER THAT PUT GIRLS ALOUD TOGETHER! As in, was In the studio listening to the girls sing, every week!” one outraged viewer noted.
Image: PA) PA) Image: ITV) ITV)
Saturday night saw the Chameleon unmasked on the bonkers ITV singing contest - with Justin Hawkins of The Darkness revealed to be the celeb under the elaborate costume.
The reveal came following a very flirty performance as the singer appeared to express romantic interest for judge Rita Ora.
Nine mystery contestants remain to be unveiled on the show - with speculation that stars under the masks could include Kelis, John Barrowman, and Denise Van Outen.
The Masked Singer continues on ITV on Saturday at 7pm.


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Brit backpackers left clinging to life as car flipped onto roof in Australian outback

Two backpackers were left clinging to life after their car lost control and flipped onto its roof in a remote spot in the middle of the Australian outback .
Best friends Robyn Jago , 23 , and Elyse O ’ Donnell , from Merseyside , have described their terrifying experience while on a dream trip .
Their adventure took a devastating turn when a tyre on the car they were travelling in burst , causing it to lose control and veer off in the wrong direction , the Liverpool Echo reports .
Elyse , who was driving the car at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it soon hit a dip at the side of the road causing it to flip onto its roof and hit a nearby tree , which smashed straight through the windscreen .
They escaped the car with severe injuries , including broken backs , and the emergency services were four hours away .
Robyn from Halewood , and Elyse , from Stockbridge Village , travelled over to Perth together from Thailand , back in February 2018 .
After securing jobs on a farm , the pair spent the following year working “ in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Hallscreek , in order to save up enough money to travel up the East coast .
But on September 30 , their trip took a devastating turn .
Robyn said she first realised that something was wrong , when she smelt “ burning rubber ” coming from the tyres - but it was already too late .
Ironically , Australian police told Robyn if she had not had removed her seat-belt she would have been impaled by the tree .
Robyn told the Echo : “ I woke up and I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a ball .
`` I do n't remember being in the air flipping .
I just remember seeing a tiny glimpse out of the window which I knew was n't the road .
`` I was trying to understand what had happened when I saw a light switch on the floor next to me and that 's when I realised that it was actually the roof of the car and that we were upside down . ''
Robyn and Elyse were in the car with two other women , who they had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have asked not to be named .
Seconds before the accident , Robyn had unfastened her seat belt in order to change position in the tightly packed car , meaning she took the full force of the crash .
Robyn said : `` Your senses slowly start coming back to you and I heard screaming and Elyse 's voice .
“ She had managed to get out of the car by this point with ( one of the other women ) and they were stood on the side of the road .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw ( one of the others ) covered in blood , I thought she was dead .
`` She had blood all over her face and wounds where the tree had scraped her .
I screamed.
” Robyn said : “ Elyse could hear a hissing noise coming from the car so she thought it was going to blow .
“ She was shouting ‘ you need to get out of the car.
” By this point , Robyn said she knew she had broken her back but they had no other option @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She said : “ I couldn ’ t get out of the side I was on so we had to get out of the other side but there was a branch coming through the window .
“ Elyse and ( one of the others ) had to pull us both out in the end.
” Robyn suffered from a bleed on the brain during the crash and was left with a broken back and a burst finger .
Elyse broke her back and neck in five different places .
One of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the car at the time of the crash sustained a total of 14 serious injuries including a wound to the head , while the other was left with black eye and a torn ligament to the shoulder .
Robyn said : “ I never take my seatbelt off , I literally just took it off for a minute to get comfortable .
“ But the police told me afterwards that if I had had my seat belt on there was a good chance I would have been impaled by the tree and would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After managing to escape from the vehicle , the girls stood “ shaking ” as they tried to work out what to do next .
Robyn said the crash took place `` literally in the middle of nowhere ” and was a three and a half hour drive away from the nearest hospital .
However , thanks to a lorry driver who was driving past shortly after the accident , the girls managed to get to the roadside to call for help .
Robyn said : “ We were far away from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but ( one of the others ) heard a lorry going past so she bombed it up to the side of the road .
`` She told him 'we 've just been in a car crash ’ and he grabbed his first aid kit , he was lovely.
” '' There was a mining site not too far away so he called there and said ‘ have you got first aiders to help in any way they can . ''
Robyn said it took a total of four hours for an ambulance and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the crash .
The girls were then taken to the nearest clinic , 40 minutes away , to be assessed before Robyn was taken with one of the other women , by air ambulance to Broome Hospital .
While Elyse and her other friend who was involved in the crash , were taken to Kunnuara Hospital the following day .
Robyn said : “ The first person Elyse told was her mum .
She panicked at first because all Elyse did was cry down the phone but then once she told her everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calm and calmed Elyse right down .
“ Elyse told my sister for me because I lost my phone in the crash .
It was so surreal it honestly still doesn ’ t feel like it happened to us.
” Robyn spent the following eight days after the accident being treated in hospital before she was discharged over the course of a week , while Elyse spent the following nine days in hospital .
Due to the severity of both of their injuries , they were fitted with neck braces and had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the following three months .
Robyn said : `` We were both in absolute agony .
After we were discharged from hospital we spent the next three months mostly indoors at our friend 's house .
`` I had to go back to the hospital for constant checks .
I was put on medication for my brain haemorrhage and memory games and brain training .
`` We could walk but we spent a lot of time lying down because of the pain .
We were tired all the time , we just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accident , Robyn and Elyse have made a good progress with their injuries and had their back braces removed in December .
Despite being able to walk now unsupported , Robyn said they are both unable to return to work until at least March and suffer from a lot of pain which makes it a `` nightmare to sleep at night . ''
Robyn said the psychological pain of the accident , has also been `` unbearable '' with both Elyse and herself regularly suffering from flash backs and night terrors .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ physiotherapy for their injuries and counselling , the girls have been unable to get the help they desperately need .
Robyn said : `` It 's taken a toll on our mental health .
I 've had depression and anxiety before but it 's been a whole new level since the accident .
`` We 've had to sit indoors for three months watching our savings disappear while we recover .
`` We 've both struggled to sleep since .
We have sleep paralysis and suffer from nightly flashbacks . ''
She added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travelling in cars now .
We 'll be in a taxi and it 'll change lanes and we both get so nervous .
We 're just very nervous about everything little thing .
`` The doctor has told us we 're not allowed to go back to work until March . ''
To help the girls get the money they need for physiotherapy and counselling , a Just Giving Page has been set up by their friend Jack .
Despite initially being reluctant to ask for help Robyn said they have now used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travelling to and from hospital appointments and from being unable to work for so long .
She said : `` We did n't want to ask anyone for help at first we just said we 'll figure something out but our friend Jack set up a fund raising page to help us out .
`` People have said to us why do n't you come home but we 're so reluctant to give up because this is the only thing I 've ever wanted in my life to move to Australia .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year to save up to travel and we 've not even been able to do that yet .
`` We were going to buy a car and go on a road trip up and down East Coast it 's ruined everything . ''
Robyn added : `` Nearly all our savings have gone on getting to and from the hospital and not being able to work .
`` I am starting to accept that I ca n't change what happened and to just be thankful each day that no one was paralysed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ step at a time but my current aim is just to be able to afford enough therapy so that I can exercise again , I 'm just focusing on the little things for now .
`` And regardless of how hard things are mentally , physically and financially we have some hope that we might get through it all and continue on our adventure . ''
To donate to the Just Giving Page click here .

Best friends Robyn Jago, 23, and Elyse O’Donnell, from Merseyside, are recovering from their horror injuries after the terrifying car crash while on their dream trip
Two backpackers were left clinging to life after their car lost control and flipped onto its roof in a remote spot in the middle of the Australian outback.
Best friends Robyn Jago, 23, and Elyse O’Donnell, from Merseyside, have described their terrifying experience while on a dream trip.
Their adventure took a devastating turn when a tyre on the car they were travelling in burst, causing it to lose control and veer off in the wrong direction, the Liverpool Echo reports.
Elyse, who was driving the car at the time, tried to regain control but it soon hit a dip at the side of the road causing it to flip onto its roof and hit a nearby tree, which smashed straight through the windscreen.
They escaped the car with severe injuries, including broken backs, and the emergency services were four hours away.
Image: Robyn Jago) Robyn Jago)
Robyn from Halewood, and Elyse, from Stockbridge Village, travelled over to Perth together from Thailand, back in February 2018.
After securing jobs on a farm, the pair spent the following year working “in the middle of nowhere” in Broome and Hallscreek, in order to save up enough money to travel up the East coast.
But on September 30, their trip took a devastating turn.
Robyn said she first realised that something was wrong, when she smelt “burning rubber” coming from the tyres - but it was already too late.
Ironically, Australian police told Robyn if she had not had removed her seat-belt she would have been impaled by the tree.
Image: Robyn Jago) Robyn Jago)
Robyn told the Echo: “I woke up and I was on my hands and knees scrunched up in a ball.
"I don't remember being in the air flipping. I just remember seeing a tiny glimpse out of the window which I knew wasn't the road.
"I was trying to understand what had happened when I saw a light switch on the floor next to me and that's when I realised that it was actually the roof of the car and that we were upside down."
Robyn and Elyse were in the car with two other women, who they had met the month before, but who have asked not to be named.
Image: Robyn Jago) Robyn Jago)
Seconds before the accident, Robyn had unfastened her seat belt in order to change position in the tightly packed car, meaning she took the full force of the crash.
Robyn said: "Your senses slowly start coming back to you and I heard screaming and Elyse's voice.
“She had managed to get out of the car by this point with (one of the other women) and they were stood on the side of the road.
"When I looked to my right I saw (one of the others) covered in blood, I thought she was dead.
"She had blood all over her face and wounds where the tree had scraped her. I screamed.”
Robyn said: “Elyse could hear a hissing noise coming from the car so she thought it was going to blow.
“She was shouting ‘you need to get out of the car.”
Image: Robyn Jago) Robyn Jago)
By this point, Robyn said she knew she had broken her back but they had no other option but to get out of the car.
She said: “I couldn’t get out of the side I was on so we had to get out of the other side but there was a branch coming through the window.
“Elyse and (one of the others) had to pull us both out in the end.”
Robyn suffered from a bleed on the brain during the crash and was left with a broken back and a burst finger.
Elyse broke her back and neck in five different places.
Image: Robyn Jago) Robyn Jago)
One of the other two women who was travelling in the car at the time of the crash sustained a total of 14 serious injuries including a wound to the head, while the other was left with black eye and a torn ligament to the shoulder.
Robyn said: “I never take my seatbelt off, I literally just took it off for a minute to get comfortable.
“But the police told me afterwards that if I had had my seat belt on there was a good chance I would have been impaled by the tree and would probably have been dead by now.”
After managing to escape from the vehicle, the girls stood “shaking” as they tried to work out what to do next.
Robyn said the crash took place "literally in the middle of nowhere” and was a three and a half hour drive away from the nearest hospital.
However, thanks to a lorry driver who was driving past shortly after the accident, the girls managed to get to the roadside to call for help.
Robyn said: “We were far away from the road because of where the car landed but (one of the others) heard a lorry going past so she bombed it up to the side of the road.
Image: Robyn Jago) Robyn Jago)
"She told him 'we've just been in a car crash’ and he grabbed his first aid kit, he was lovely.”
"There was a mining site not too far away so he called there and said ‘have you got first aiders to help in any way they can."
Robyn said it took a total of four hours for an ambulance and police to arrive at the scene of the crash.
The girls were then taken to the nearest clinic, 40 minutes away, to be assessed before Robyn was taken with one of the other women, by air ambulance to Broome Hospital.
While Elyse and her other friend who was involved in the crash, were taken to Kunnuara Hospital the following day.
Robyn said: “The first person Elyse told was her mum. She panicked at first because all Elyse did was cry down the phone but then once she told her everyone’s alive and she went really calm and calmed Elyse right down.
“Elyse told my sister for me because I lost my phone in the crash. It was so surreal it honestly still doesn’t feel like it happened to us.”
Image: Robyn Jago) Robyn Jago)
Robyn spent the following eight days after the accident being treated in hospital before she was discharged over the course of a week, while Elyse spent the following nine days in hospital.
Due to the severity of both of their injuries, they were fitted with neck braces and had to attend hospital appointments several times a week for the following three months.
Robyn said: "We were both in absolute agony. After we were discharged from hospital we spent the next three months mostly indoors at our friend's house.
"I had to go back to the hospital for constant checks. I was put on medication for my brain haemorrhage and memory games and brain training.
"We could walk but we spent a lot of time lying down because of the pain. We were tired all the time, we just had no energy."
Since the accident, Robyn and Elyse have made a good progress with their injuries and had their back braces removed in December.
Despite being able to walk now unsupported, Robyn said they are both unable to return to work until at least March and suffer from a lot of pain which makes it a "nightmare to sleep at night."
Robyn said the psychological pain of the accident, has also been "unbearable" with both Elyse and herself regularly suffering from flash backs and night terrors.
But due to the high cost of receiving physiotherapy for their injuries and counselling, the girls have been unable to get the help they desperately need.
Robyn said: "It's taken a toll on our mental health. I've had depression and anxiety before but it's been a whole new level since the accident.
"We've had to sit indoors for three months watching our savings disappear while we recover.
"We've both struggled to sleep since. We have sleep paralysis and suffer from nightly flashbacks."
She added: "We're so scared of travelling in cars now. We'll be in a taxi and it'll change lanes and we both get so nervous. We're just very nervous about everything little thing.
"The doctor has told us we're not allowed to go back to work until March."
To help the girls get the money they need for physiotherapy and counselling, a Just Giving Page has been set up by their friend Jack.
Despite initially being reluctant to ask for help Robyn said they have now used up nearly all of their savings on travelling to and from hospital appointments and from being unable to work for so long.
She said: "We didn't want to ask anyone for help at first we just said we'll figure something out but our friend Jack set up a fund raising page to help us out.
"People have said to us why don't you come home but we're so reluctant to give up because this is the only thing I've ever wanted in my life to move to Australia.
"We worked so hard for over a year to save up to travel and we've not even been able to do that yet.
"We were going to buy a car and go on a road trip up and down East Coast it's ruined everything."
Robyn added: "Nearly all our savings have gone on getting to and from the hospital and not being able to work.
"I am starting to accept that I can't change what happened and to just be thankful each day that no one was paralysed.
"We're just taking it one step at a time but my current aim is just to be able to afford enough therapy so that I can exercise again, I'm just focusing on the little things for now.
"And regardless of how hard things are mentally, physically and financially we have some hope that we might get through it all and continue on our adventure."
To donate to the Just Giving Page click here.


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Incredible moment Prince Harry 'touts' Meghan Markle for Disney voiceover job

Astonishing footage has emerged of Prince Harry attempting to pitch his wife Meghan Markle for voiceover work to the head of Disney at a movie premiere .
Recorded by a fan at the Lion King premiere in Leicester Square last July , the footage shows the Duke of Sussex telling Walt Disney Company chief executive Bob Iger that his wife is 'interested ' in voiceovers , to Iger 's obvious surprise .
In the video , Harry is seen pointing to Meghan - who was engaged in conversation with Beyoncé at the time - and asking Iger : `` You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ astonished Iger responds by saying `` Oh , really ? ''
before Harry repeats : `` Did you know that ? ''
`` I did not know that , '' Iger says .
`` You seem surprised .
She 's really interested . ''
The pair speak further , before Iger says : `` Sure , we 'd love to try , that 's a great idea . ''
The Times revealed yesterday that former actress Meghan has signed a voiceover deal with Disney in exchange for a donation to wildlife charity Elephants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Wednesday that they planned to step back as senior royals and become `` financially independent '' , splitting their time between the UK and North America .
Crisis talks with the Queen , Prince Charles and Prince William are expected to take place on Monday amid growing speculation about what their new roles will be .
News of Meghan 's voiceover work , recorded before Christmas , could offer a glimpse into what their future employment will be .
According to one report , during tense talks before Christmas senior members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already signing a deal with `` firms including Disney '' .
Harry and Meghan made their bombshell announcement - which has been dubbed 'Megxit ' - on their Instagram account last week .
They said the `` geographic balance '' of travelling between the UK and North America `` will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born , while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter , including the launch of our new charitable entity '' @

The Duke of Sussex's conversation with Hollywood mogul Bob Iger at the Lion King premiere last year was caught on camera by a fan. The Prince is seen telling the exec that Meghan is 'really interested' in voiceover work.
Astonishing footage has emerged of Prince Harry attempting to pitch his wife Meghan Markle for voiceover work to the head of Disney at a movie premiere.
Recorded by a fan at the Lion King premiere in Leicester Square last July, the footage shows the Duke of Sussex telling Walt Disney Company chief executive Bob Iger that his wife is 'interested' in voiceovers, to Iger's obvious surprise.
In the video, Harry is seen pointing to Meghan - who was engaged in conversation with Beyoncé at the time - and asking Iger: "You know she does voiceovers?"
An astonished Iger responds by saying "Oh, really?" before Harry repeats: "Did you know that?"
"I did not know that," Iger says.
"You seem surprised. She's really interested."
The pair speak further, before Iger says: "Sure, we'd love to try, that's a great idea."
The Times revealed yesterday that former actress Meghan has signed a voiceover deal with Disney in exchange for a donation to wildlife charity Elephants Without Borders.
Image: PA) PA)
The royal couple announced on Wednesday that they planned to step back as senior royals and become "financially independent", splitting their time between the UK and North America.
Crisis talks with the Queen, Prince Charles and Prince William are expected to take place on Monday amid growing speculation about what their new roles will be.
News of Meghan's voiceover work, recorded before Christmas, could offer a glimpse into what their future employment will be.
Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror) Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)
According to one report, during tense talks before Christmas senior members of the royal family accused the couple of already signing a deal with "firms including Disney".
Harry and Meghan made their bombshell announcement - which has been dubbed 'Megxit' - on their Instagram account last week.
They said the "geographic balance" of travelling between the UK and North America "will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity".


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Man Utd star Juan Mata explains motivation behind Premier League thrashing of Norwich

Juan Mata admitted Manchester United 's players owed their fans a big win after disappointing them too often this season .
United 's 4-0 rout of Norwich took them back up to fifth and kept them within five points of fourth-placed Chelsea in the battle for a Champions League spot .
Defeats to Crystal Palace , West Ham , Newcastle , Bournemouth , Watford and Arsenal , as well as dropped points in seven other games , have undermined United 's progress this season .
Despite that , United remain in touching distance of fourth spot and a return to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who set up two of their goals , admitting an emphatic win was long overdue .
“ It was one of those days I enjoyed being on the pitch and we all did , ” said Mata .
“ I think the fans will be happy .
“ That 's important for us because , we have to be honest , we have given them some disappointments this season that they don ’ t deserve .
“ But I think , today , they 'll be happy and that 's important to me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a performance that we needed . ''
Mata , speaking to MUTV , added : “ It 's a performance we can look at , see how we can play and make sure we play like that on a more consistent basis .
“ We have to try to bring that feeling for the next game against Wolves in the FA Cup replay on Wednesday and in the Premier League against Liverpool at Anfield , which is a big one .
”

United's 4-0 rout of Norwich took them back up to fifth and kept them within five points of fourth-placed Chelsea in the battle for a Champions League spot
Juan Mata admitted Manchester United's players owed their fans a big win after disappointing them too often this season.
United's 4-0 rout of Norwich took them back up to fifth and kept them within five points of fourth-placed Chelsea in the battle for a Champions League spot.
Defeats to Crystal Palace , West Ham , Newcastle , Bournemouth , Watford and Arsenal , as well as dropped points in seven other games, have undermined United's progress this season.
Despite that, United remain in touching distance of fourth spot and a return to the Champions League, with Mata, who set up two of their goals, admitting an emphatic win was long overdue.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
“It was one of those days I enjoyed being on the pitch and we all did,” said Mata. “I think the fans will be happy.
“That's important for us because, we have to be honest, we have given them some disappointments this season that they don’t deserve.
“But I think, today, they'll be happy and that's important to me.
Image: PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/REX) PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/REX)
“It was a good performance and a performance that we needed."
Mata, speaking to MUTV, added: “It's a performance we can look at, see how we can play and make sure we play like that on a more consistent basis.
“We have to try to bring that feeling for the next game against Wolves in the FA Cup replay on Wednesday and in the Premier League against Liverpool at Anfield, which is a big one.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Boris Johnson arrives in Oman after death of Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said

Boris Johnson has arrived in Muscat this morning to offer his condolences following the death of HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said of Oman .
The Prime Minister will attend a condolence ceremony at Al Alam Palace , alongside the Prince of Wales , the Defence Secretary and the Chief of the Defence Staff .
The Sultan died on Friday aged 79 following a five-year battle with colon cancer after five decades in power .
He ousted his own father in a coup in 1970 and lived to become the longest-serving leader in the Middle East .
Mr Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ al Said as Foreign Secretary in December 2017 and January 2018 , described him as `` an exceptionally wise and respected leader who will be missed enormously '' .
The Prime Minister will meet the new Sultan - HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said - and other senior members of the Government of Oman .
In a statement on Saturday Mr Johnson said he was `` deeply saddened '' to hear of the death of the Sultan .
He said : `` He will be remembered for his devotion to the development @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nation , and as the father of the nation who sought to improve the lives of the Omani people .
“ I had the pleasure of meeting His Majesty Sultan Qaboos and was struck by his commitment to peace and understanding between nations and between faiths .
He leaves a profound legacy , not only in Oman but across the region too .
“ The UK is a proud friend and enduring partner of Oman , and our thoughts and prayers are with the Omani people.
” Announcing his death on Friday the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hearts of believers in God ’ s decree and his destiny , with great sorrow and great grief mixed with complete consent and absolute submission to the command of God , the Diwan of the Forgotten Royal Court , God Almighty , mourns the presence of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos . ''
The Sultan 's net worth was estimated to be $ 700 million ( £530 million ) .
Oman lies on the south-eastern coast of the Arabian peninsula and has a population of just under five million .
Western-backed Qaboos had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took over in the bloodless coup in 1970 with the help of Britain , Oman 's former colonial power .
Qaboos was born in 1940 in Oman - the only son of Sultan Said bin Taimur .
He was educated at private schools in England before attending the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst , joining the British Army in 1962 .
He was placed under effective house arrest by his father after returning to Oman as he made clear his desire for political change in the country .
Qaboos succeeded the throne in 1970 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dad , promising to modernise the country and use oil revenue to develop its infrastructure .
His deposed dad died two years later .
He also developed the nation 's financial and tourism industries .
There were protests in 2011 as part of the 'Arab Spring ' movement .
Activists demanded more democratic control and limits on the power of the monarchy .
As a result , the Omani parliament 's powers were increased .
The Sultan was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2015 .
As recently as New Year 's Eve , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stable .
A three-day period of official mourning for the public and private sectors has been declared , and flags are to be flown at half mast for 40 days , state media said .
The ONA media agency said Qaboos died after `` a wise and triumphant march rich with generosity that embraced Oman and extended to the Arab , Muslim and entire world and achieved a balanced policy that the whole world respected '' .
Qaboos had spent a week in Belgium undergoing medical treatment in December .

The Prime Minister has travelled to Muscat to attend a condolence ceremony at Al Alam Palace, alongside the Prince of Wales, the Defence Secretary and the Chief of the Defence Staff
Boris Johnson arrives in Oman after death of Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said
Boris Johnson has arrived in Muscat this morning to offer his condolences following the death of HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said of Oman.
The Prime Minister will attend a condolence ceremony at Al Alam Palace, alongside the Prince of Wales, the Defence Secretary and the Chief of the Defence Staff.
The Sultan died on Friday aged 79 following a five-year battle with colon cancer after five decades in power.
He ousted his own father in a coup in 1970 and lived to become the longest-serving leader in the Middle East.
Mr Johnson, who met Sutlan Qaboos bin Said al Said as Foreign Secretary in December 2017 and January 2018, described him as "an exceptionally wise and respected leader who will be missed enormously".
The Prime Minister will meet the new Sultan - HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said - and other senior members of the Government of Oman.
In a statement on Saturday Mr Johnson said he was "deeply saddened" to hear of the death of the Sultan.
He said: "He will be remembered for his devotion to the development of Oman into a stable and prosperous nation, and as the father of the nation who sought to improve the lives of the Omani people.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
“I had the pleasure of meeting His Majesty Sultan Qaboos and was struck by his commitment to peace and understanding between nations and between faiths. He leaves a profound legacy, not only in Oman but across the region too.
“The UK is a proud friend and enduring partner of Oman, and our thoughts and prayers are with the Omani people.”
Announcing his death on Friday the state news agency said: "With the hearts of believers in God’s decree and his destiny, with great sorrow and great grief mixed with complete consent and absolute submission to the command of God, the Diwan of the Forgotten Royal Court, God Almighty, mourns the presence of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos."
The Sultan's net worth was estimated to be $700 million (£530 million).
Oman lies on the south-eastern coast of the Arabian peninsula and has a population of just under five million.
Western-backed Qaboos had ruled the Gulf Arab state since he took over in the bloodless coup in 1970 with the help of Britain, Oman's former colonial power.
Qaboos was born in 1940 in Oman - the only son of Sultan Said bin Taimur.
Image: PA) PA)
He was educated at private schools in England before attending the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, joining the British Army in 1962.
He was placed under effective house arrest by his father after returning to Oman as he made clear his desire for political change in the country.
Qaboos succeeded the throne in 1970 after a British-backed coup against his own dad, promising to modernise the country and use oil revenue to develop its infrastructure.
His deposed dad died two years later.
Qaboos spearheaded the country's development, building schools, hospitals and news roads.
He also developed the nation's financial and tourism industries.
There were protests in 2011 as part of the 'Arab Spring' movement.
Activists demanded more democratic control and limits on the power of the monarchy.
As a result, the Omani parliament's powers were increased.
The Sultan was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2015. As recently as New Year's Eve, the Royal Court described his position as stable.
A three-day period of official mourning for the public and private sectors has been declared, and flags are to be flown at half mast for 40 days, state media said.
The ONA media agency said Qaboos died after "a wise and triumphant march rich with generosity that embraced Oman and extended to the Arab, Muslim and entire world and achieved a balanced policy that the whole world respected".
Qaboos had spent a week in Belgium undergoing medical treatment in December.


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Every Aston Villa player’s 2019-20 salary - amid Premier League relegation fight

Aston Villa find themselves in a relegation scrap halfway through the season - the Carabao Cup semi-finalists have a wage list near the bottom of the payroll table .
Villa will spend close to £26 million this year on player ’ s wages , a big distance from fellow newly promoted sides Norwich City and high-flying Sheffield United .
Dean Smith ’ s side has 26 players on their active roster as well as four players out on loan .
The side from Villa Park have been playing Premier League football for seven seasons out of the last 10 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign via the play-offs .
Villa fans will view securing top division football for next season as a success as well as a Carabao Cup run to be proud of .
A draw to Leicester City at the King Power Stadium in the League Cup semi-final first leg was the latest positive result for the Claret and Blues , a much needed outcome after being knocked out of the FA Cup by Championship hopefuls Fulham in the third round .
One of the biggest concerns for Villa is keeping captain , Jack Grealish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interest building from some top Premier League teams .
A look at the wage bill will show that the club are expected to be near the bottom of the league table despite spending £10 million more than eighth placed Sheffield United .
The blades are one of two sides in England ’ s top division with an annual payroll less than Villa ’ s , the other being struggling Norwich who find themselves stranded at the bottom of the table .
Grealish , is third on Villa ’ s wage list , joint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matt Targett on £35,0000 a week .
England international , Tyrone Mings , is in the bottom half of the list on a reported £25,000 per-week .
Here is the full list of Aston Villa player salaries ( Annual/Weekly ) :

Aston Villa find themselves 17th in the Premier League after promotion from the Championship, and their wage bill reflects a club that is struggling
Aston Villa find themselves in a relegation scrap halfway through the season - the Carabao Cup semi-finalists have a wage list near the bottom of the payroll table.
Villa will spend close to £26 million this year on player’s wages, a big distance from fellow newly promoted sides Norwich City and high-flying Sheffield United.
Dean Smith’s side has 26 players on their active roster as well as four players out on loan.
The side from Villa Park have been playing Premier League football for seven seasons out of the last 10, and were promoted from the Championship last campaign via the play-offs.
Villa fans will view securing top division football for next season as a success as well as a Carabao Cup run to be proud of.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
A draw to Leicester City at the King Power Stadium in the League Cup semi-final first leg was the latest positive result for the Claret and Blues, a much needed outcome after being knocked out of the FA Cup by Championship hopefuls Fulham in the third round.
One of the biggest concerns for Villa is keeping captain, Jack Grealish, at the club after reports of interest building from some top Premier League teams.
A look at the wage bill will show that the club are expected to be near the bottom of the league table despite spending £10 million more than eighth placed Sheffield United.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The blades are one of two sides in England’s top division with an annual payroll less than Villa’s, the other being struggling Norwich who find themselves stranded at the bottom of the table.
Grealish, is third on Villa’s wage list, joint with striker Jonathan Kodija and fellow 23-year-old Matt Targett on £35,0000 a week.
England international, Tyrone Mings, is in the bottom half of the list on a reported £25,000 per-week.
Here is the full list of Aston Villa player salaries (Annual/Weekly):
(all data taken from spotrac )


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Marcus Rashford being "wrapped in cotton wool" by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Man Utd

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is wrapping Marcus Rashford in cotton wool because he 's carrying Manchester United at the moment .
That 's the opinion of Danny Murphy , who says the forward would n't have been best-pleased at being subbed off while on a brace in the Red Devils ' 4-0 win over Norwich on the weekend .
United looked lacking in front of goal at the start of the season after selling Romelu Lukaku and failing to replace him .
But Rashford has stepped up to the plate in recent months , and has found the back of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign .
Solskjaer is well aware of his importance to Man United , and Murphy believes this is why he was hooked against the Canaries .
`` He 's carrying this team , he 's playing with a confidence and a strut - it 's probably the best run of form he has ever had in a Manchester United shirt , '' Murphy said on BBC 's Match of the Day .
`` What was impressive was his variation in play .
He started on the left and ended up through the middle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's starting to make so many good chances for others as well as chances for himself .
`` His passing was good , his strength is good , he holds the ball up well . ''
Harry Kane recently picked up an injury playing for Tottenham , and may still be out of action by the time the Euros come around .
Murphy is pleased with Rashford 's form , and believes he 's proving he 'll be a brilliant alternative for England .
Murphy added : `` Considering what 's happened to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what 's going to happen in the Euros , but we 've got to keep this lad fit because he is playing with the confidence of someone who could be brilliant for England in the Euros .
`` Nineteen goals in all competitions this season , he 's firing shots in from everywhere .
He 's linking the play well as well , which I think is really important .
`` He 's not just causing problems in the final third , he 's doing his bit when he 's coming deep when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure .
`` Not sure he 'll be pleased with his manager taking him off on a brace , but wrapping him in cotton wool is a good thing for England . ''

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United looked lacking in front of goal early on in the season, but Marcus Rashford has stepped up to the plate in recent months and has now scored 19 in all competitions
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is wrapping Marcus Rashford in cotton wool because he's carrying Manchester United at the moment.
That's the opinion of Danny Murphy, who says the forward wouldn't have been best-pleased at being subbed off while on a brace in the Red Devils' 4-0 win over Norwich on the weekend.
United looked lacking in front of goal at the start of the season after selling Romelu Lukaku and failing to replace him.
But Rashford has stepped up to the plate in recent months, and has found the back of the net 19 times in all competitions this campaign.
Solskjaer is well aware of his importance to Man United, and Murphy believes this is why he was hooked against the Canaries.
"He's carrying this team, he's playing with a confidence and a strut - it's probably the best run of form he has ever had in a Manchester United shirt," Murphy said on BBC's Match of the Day.
Image: PA) PA)
"What was impressive was his variation in play. He started on the left and ended up through the middle and down the right, and he's starting to make so many good chances for others as well as chances for himself.
"His passing was good, his strength is good, he holds the ball up well."
Harry Kane recently picked up an injury playing for Tottenham, and may still be out of action by the time the Euros come around.
Murphy is pleased with Rashford's form, and believes he's proving he'll be a brilliant alternative for England.
Murphy added: "Considering what's happened to Kane, and we don't know what's going to happen in the Euros, but we've got to keep this lad fit because he is playing with the confidence of someone who could be brilliant for England in the Euros.
Image: PA) PA)
"Nineteen goals in all competitions this season, he's firing shots in from everywhere. He's linking the play well as well, which I think is really important.
"He's not just causing problems in the final third, he's doing his bit when he's coming deep when his team is under a bit of pressure.
"Not sure he'll be pleased with his manager taking him off on a brace, but wrapping him in cotton wool is a good thing for England."


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Inside Lewis Capaldi and Love Island's Paige Turley's relationship - and song she inspired

Over the years we 've seen a lot of Love Island stars with weird and wonderful claims to fame - and this year is no different .
Singleton Paige Turley , 22 , is hoping to find love in South Africa , but she 's already known for being the ex-girlfriend of pop superstar Lewis Capaldi - and there 's a chance she may have been the inspiration behind his hit song Someone You Loved .
The single spent seven weeks at Number 1 last year , and sees Lewis talking about a past partner that he misses .
Paige @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2014 , and spent the next two years dating on and off .
Lewis ' friends said he fell for Paige `` like mad , '' and was `` gutted '' when they broke up .
Earlier this week , the Sun on Sunday reported that Paige allegedly cheated on the singer songwriter with his best friend Garry Greig , which was prompted Paige to dump Lewis .
About the song , Lewis said : “ I met a lady .
She was very nice .
I loved her .
I loved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how she spoke .
We dated for a year-and-a-half , then she left me . ''
`` Then I wrote an album about it and I still think about it every day.
” And Paige has said : `` He ’ s never ever said to me , ‘ This is about you ’ . ''
`` Obviously it ’ s a really relatable song , for everyone . ''
A source told The Sun that Paige had dated Garry before she started seeing Lewis , but within a few months of dating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Garry started seeing each other in 2015 .
They said : “ Paige pretends to be a nice girl but within months of dating Lewis , she was cheating with Garry , one of his best friends . ''
“ Lewis adored Paige and , at that time , he would have done anything for her .
But she obviously didn ’ t feel the same or she wouldn ’ t have betrayed him . ''
Paige did n't tell Lewis she would be jetting off to South Africa to be a contestant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Me and Lewis are still very , very friendly.
`` `` I think Lewis will find the fact I ’ m on the show quite funny .
`` So he ’ ll probably make a total joke about it . ''
But now Paige is single and ready to find the man of her dreams - that 's where Love Island comes in .
We wonder who will be her type on paper ...

We take a look into what really happened between Lewis Capaldi's and ex, Love Islander Paige Turley - who may have been the inspiration behind hit Somebody You Loved
Over the years we've seen a lot of Love Island stars with weird and wonderful claims to fame - and this year is no different.
Singleton Paige Turley, 22, is hoping to find love in South Africa, but she's already known for being the ex-girlfriend of pop superstar Lewis Capaldi - and there's a chance she may have been the inspiration behind his hit song Someone You Loved.
The single spent seven weeks at Number 1 last year, and sees Lewis talking about a past partner that he misses.
Paige and Lewis met at college in Motherwell in 2014, and spent the next two years dating on and off.
Lewis' friends said he fell for Paige "like mad," and was "gutted" when they broke up.
Earlier this week, the Sun on Sunday reported that Paige allegedly cheated on the singer songwriter with his best friend Garry Greig, which was prompted Paige to dump Lewis.
Cue Somebody You Loved.
About the song, Lewis said: “I met a lady. She was very nice. I loved her. I loved the look of her and I loved how she spoke. We dated for a year-and-a-half, then she left me."
"Then I wrote an album about it and I still think about it every day.”
Image: ITV) ITV)
And Paige has said: "He’s never ever said to me, ‘This is about you’."
"Obviously it’s a really relatable song, for everyone."
A source told The Sun that Paige had dated Garry before she started seeing Lewis, but within a few months of dating Lewis cheated on him.
Paige and Garry started seeing each other in 2015.
They said: “Paige pretends to be a nice girl but within months of dating Lewis, she was cheating with Garry, one of his best friends."
“Lewis adored Paige and, at that time, he would have done anything for her. But she obviously didn’t feel the same or she wouldn’t have betrayed him."
Paige didn't tell Lewis she would be jetting off to South Africa to be a contestant of the show but said : “Me and Lewis are still very, very friendly. "
"I think Lewis will find the fact I’m on the show quite funny.
"So he’ll probably make a total joke about it."
But now Paige is single and ready to find the man of her dreams - that's where Love Island comes in. We wonder who will be her type on paper...


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Dancing On Ice's Kevin Kilbane gushes over skating with new girlfriend Brianne Delacourt

Kevin Kilbane has admitted he `` could n't be happier '' to skate with his girlfriend Brianne Delacourt on tonight 's Dancing On Ice .
The retired Everton footballer , 42 , danced to Mr Blue Sky with a footy-inspired routine with his professional skater girlfriend by his side .
He scored a respectable 18 points for the well-executed dance on the ice , after Holly Willoughby and Phil Schofield giggled when announcing the couple and told viewers they were an item .
Speaking in his VT , Kevin said : `` Bri and I have a lot in common @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have hit it off .
There has been a bit of attention in the papers .
There 's a bit of pressure .
I 'm delighted .
I could n't be happier . ''
Meanwhile back in the studio Holly continued to make funny jokes about their romance .
She said to Brianne : `` Most people want to win the title , you 're going home with a whole lot more .
You 're a tough teacher , how is it going ? ''
The pro skater replied : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I allow him to be the boss at home . ''
Brianne , who is Canadian , has previously been linked to Coronation Street 's Danny Young and EastEnders actor Sam Attwater , as well as Matt Lapinskas .
Kevin is single after he split from wife Laura in 2011 and it was revealed he and Brianne were dating last month .
A source told The Sun : `` There was a real attraction and chemistry between the two of them from the word go .
`` Hours of training meant it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and now they are fully dating .
`` They 're both single and having a lot of fun together both on the ice and off it . ''
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Dancing On Ice's Trisha becomes first to leave show after crashing out in skate-off
Dancing On Ice's Trisha becomes first to leave show after crashing out in skate-off
The Dancing On Ice star gushed over the 'chemistry' with his skater girlfriend Brianne Delacourt as they performed together tonight
Dancing On Ice's Kevin Kilbane gushes over skating with new girlfriend Brianne Delacourt
Kevin Kilbane has admitted he "couldn't be happier" to skate with his girlfriend Brianne Delacourt on tonight's Dancing On Ice.
The retired Everton footballer, 42, danced to Mr Blue Sky with a footy-inspired routine with his professional skater girlfriend by his side.
He scored a respectable 18 points for the well-executed dance on the ice, after Holly Willoughby and Phil Schofield giggled when announcing the couple and told viewers they were an item.
Speaking in his VT, Kevin said: "Bri and I have a lot in common, a lot of chemistry.
"We have hit it off. There has been a bit of attention in the papers. There's a bit of pressure. I'm delighted. I couldn't be happier."
Meanwhile back in the studio Holly continued to make funny jokes about their romance.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
She said to Brianne: "Most people want to win the title, you're going home with a whole lot more. You're a tough teacher, how is it going?"
The pro skater replied: "I'm definitely the boss on the ice. I allow him to be the boss at home."
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
Brianne, who is Canadian, has previously been linked to Coronation Street's Danny Young and EastEnders actor Sam Attwater, as well as Matt Lapinskas.
Kevin is single after he split from wife Laura in 2011 and it was revealed he and Brianne were dating last month.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
A source told The Sun: "There was a real attraction and chemistry between the two of them from the word go.
"Hours of training meant it became more than just a professional relationship and now they are fully dating.
"They're both single and having a lot of fun together both on the ice and off it."
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thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Love Island fans want Ollie out first over cheating revelation and hunting claims

Love Island fans were left raging over Ollie Williams tonight and were desperate for him to be booted off first after he admitted to cheating .
This comes soon after he was subjected to claims he had taken part in game hunting .
The 23-year-old previously described himself as the perfect Islander because of his `` alpha male '' status , but did n't get off to great start in the villa as no girls stepped forward for him .
However just as fellow islander Paige Turley , 22 , showed some interest in the landowner and heir to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admitted he had cheated on his previous girlfriend .
The blonde Scottish contestant was disgraced by his revelation and revealed it 's a `` red flag '' , although she has been accused of `` cheating '' on her ex boyfriend Lewis Capaldi `` with his best pal '' .
Twitter users were fuming as Ollie admitted he had cheated , and they want him out first .
`` Let 's vote the cheaters out # paige # ollie # LoveIsland `` one viewer wrote .
While another penned : `` I approve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the t**t out .
A DAB ?
# LoveIsland `` '' Can we all promise to vote Ollie out first he cheats he kills animals for fun and he dabbed in 2020 # LoveIsland `` a third added .
A fourth wrote : `` Ollie is the type of guy who will be with a peng girl and punching way above is weight and then still cheat on her # LoveIslandUK # LoveIsland `` .
And another shared : `` Kills innocent animals and he cheats hmmm what a catch that Ollie is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a story to sell ?
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Paige branded a 'gold digger' as she changes mind about Ollie after discovering he's a millionaire
Paige branded a 'gold digger' as she changes mind about Ollie after discovering he's a millionaire
Love Island's Ollie Williams could be first to get voted out as fans fume over his cheating revelation and animal hunting claims
Love Island fans want Ollie out first over cheating revelation and hunting claims
Love Island fans were left raging over Ollie Williams tonight and were desperate for him to be booted off first after he admitted to cheating.
This comes soon after he was subjected to claims he had taken part in game hunting.
The 23-year-old previously described himself as the perfect Islander because of his "alpha male" status, but didn't get off to great start in the villa as no girls stepped forward for him.
However just as fellow islander Paige Turley, 22, showed some interest in the landowner and heir to the Lanhydrock estate during a chat, he admitted he had cheated on his previous girlfriend.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
The blonde Scottish contestant was disgraced by his revelation and revealed it's a "red flag", although she has been accused of "cheating" on her ex boyfriend Lewis Capaldi "with his best pal".
Twitter users were fuming as Ollie admitted he had cheated, and they want him out first.
"Let's vote the cheaters out #paige #ollie #LoveIsland " one viewer wrote.
Image: ITV) ITV)
While another penned: "I approve of everyone's decision to vote Ollie the t**t out. A DAB? #LoveIsland "
"Can we all promise to vote Ollie out first he cheats he kills animals for fun and he dabbed in 2020 #LoveIsland " a third added.
Image: ITV) ITV)
A fourth wrote: "Ollie is the type of guy who will be with a peng girl and punching way above is weight and then still cheat on her #LoveIslandUK #LoveIsland ".
And another shared: "Kills innocent animals and he cheats hmmm what a catch that Ollie is #LoveIsland ".
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thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Love Island fans left baffled over Connor's random strop on first night

Love Island star Connor Durman has left fans baffled after his 'sulky ' reaction in the first episode of the show tonight .
Tonight 's show saw the 25-year-old newcomer coupled up with Rochelle Hume 's sister , Sophie Piper and initially , fans on twitter felt they were the 'perfect match ' .
However , as we got a closer look into the pair 's banter later on in the episode , viewers saw Connor react badly to one of Sophie 's jokes .
The Brighton native got into a bit of a strop and accused the brunette beauty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was n't long before viewers rushed to Twitter to label the 25-year-old a 'brat with no banter ' .
`` What 's up with this dude .
He 's a full on brat with no banter '' wrote one highly confused fan .
While another wrote : `` Connor is a bit of a tool is n't he ? ''
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Connor previously revealed it ’ s been “ hard ” to get into shape for the ITV dating show .
Speaking to RadioTimes.com , he explained : `` I ’ v e @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve ever trained .
It has been hard over Christmas , but I just had a few days where I ate what I want and got back to it . ''
`` I had my mind focused on something , but it was pretty good . ''
Love Island has again this year come under controversy for not showing enough body diversity .
Nevertheless , Connor – who previously had his teeth done – insisted he doesn ’ t feel pressure to look a certain way on the show .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve always been in shape , but I wanted to feel my best.
” '' I was on a roof in Australia and some bloke I was working with , came back and had his whole mouth done , and I was like : ‘ What the hell !
’ They looked so good that I looked online and flew to Thailand a month later to get them done .
Looking back now , it was a bit crazy , but I think it was worth it , '' he said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ paid off in the dating department , as he revealed his success rate has only increased since the procedure .
“ I do think it ’ s helped definitely .
Sometimes , for me , I do look at a girl and one of the first things I look at is their teeth .
I think it has helped me massively , ” he said .
But while the business man might be able to win over the ladies with his pearly whites , he admitted he probably won ’ t be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The gym is like my main hobby .
I ’ m down there five , six days a week .
But I ’ m sure there ’ s going to be a lot bigger lads that will be fitter than me . ''

Love Island: Connor gets Sulky as Sophie starts ribbing him on the first day in the villa
Love Island: Connor gets Sulky as Sophie starts ribbing him on the first day in the villa
Connor, 25, was branded a 'brat with no banter' after his bizarre and sulky comments to Sophie this evening on Love Island
Love Island star Connor Durman has left fans baffled after his 'sulky' reaction in the first episode of the show tonight.
Tonight's show saw the 25-year-old newcomer coupled up with Rochelle Hume's sister, Sophie Piper and initially, fans on twitter felt they were the 'perfect match'.
However, as we got a closer look into the pair's banter later on in the episode, viewers saw Connor react badly to one of Sophie's jokes.
The Brighton native got into a bit of a strop and accused the brunette beauty of 'digging' him out.
Image: Raquel Fernandes/ITV/REX) Raquel Fernandes/ITV/REX)
It wasn't long before viewers rushed to Twitter to label the 25-year-old a 'brat with no banter'.
"What's up with this dude. He's a full on brat with no banter" wrote one highly confused fan.
While another wrote: "Connor is a bit of a tool isn't he?".
Image: ITV) ITV)
Connor previously revealed it’s been “hard” to get into shape for the ITV dating show.
Speaking to RadioTimes.com, he explained: "I’v e been training so hard. The hardest I’ve ever trained. It has been hard over Christmas, but I just had a few days where I ate what I want and got back to it."
"I had my mind focused on something, but it was pretty good."
Love Island has again this year come under controversy for not showing enough body diversity.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Nevertheless, Connor – who previously had his teeth done – insisted he doesn’t feel pressure to look a certain way on the show.
He continued: "For me, I’ve always been in shape, but I wanted to feel my best.”
"I was on a roof in Australia and some bloke I was working with, came back and had his whole mouth done, and I was like: ‘What the hell!’ They looked so good that I looked online and flew to Thailand a month later to get them done. Looking back now, it was a bit crazy, but I think it was worth it," he said.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Connor’s new teeth have definitely paid off in the dating department, as he revealed his success rate has only increased since the procedure.
“I do think it’s helped definitely. Sometimes, for me, I do look at a girl and one of the first things I look at is their teeth. I think it has helped me massively,” he said.
But while the business man might be able to win over the ladies with his pearly whites, he admitted he probably won’t be the best shaped guy in the villa.
"The gym is like my main hobby. I’m down there five, six days a week. But I’m sure there’s going to be a lot bigger lads that will be fitter than me."
*Love Island returns tomorrow at 9pm on ITV2


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Love Island fans label Paige Turley a 'hypocrite' over 'cheating' comment

Love Island fans have labelled newcomer Paige Turley a 'hypocrite ' after slamming fellow Islander Ollie Williams over his cheating .
The 22-year-old , who had no issue informing fellow islanders of her past relationship with the Scottish superstar , left fans stunned after suggesting that she was getting `` red flags '' after hearing Ollie had cheated on his ex .
The blonde pair , who are now in a couple , were sitting down divulging into a conversation about their ex partners when 23-year-old Ollie admitted that he slept with someone behind his former girlfriend 's back .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the beach hut that she saw Ollie 's past cheating as a 'huge red flag ' .
Fans of the show rushed to Twitter to slam the blonde beauty following her revelation , and branded her a 'massive hypocrite ' due to the fact she reportedly cheated on Lewis Capaldi with his best friend .
One fan wrote : `` Wow , really dislike Paige already .
What a hypocrite '' .
While another commented : `` Um Paige you cheated on Lewis f**king Capaldi !
You do n't have a leg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another shared a gif which included the caption : `` Paige saying cheating is a red flag when she cheated on Lewis Capaldi ?
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Lewis dated the Turley for more than a year after they met in college , but it emerged the islander had an affair with Garry Greig , one of Lewis ’ s closest friends .
According to The Sun , sources say it was her romance with aspiring singer Garry , 26 , who has appeared on The X Factor , that prompted Paige to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ publication : `` Paige pretends to be a nice girl but within months of dating Lewis , she was cheating with Garry , one of his best friends .
`` All three of them were touring the music circuit at the time and Paige had dated Garry before she began seeing Lewis .
He knew they had a history .
But he had no idea that Paige was seeing Garry while they were together and , as far as we know , still doesn ’ t . ''
`` Lewis adored Paige and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have done anything for her .
But she obviously didn ’ t feel the same or she wouldn ’ t have betrayed him .
Those of us who knew what was going on felt she was pretty heartless . ''
`` Eventually , she dumped Lewis and began officially dating Garry instead , leaving Lewis absolutely devastated .
He really thought they had a future '' .
Capaldi is said to have written Someone You Loved about Turley .

Paige branded a 'gold digger' as she changes mind about Ollie after discovering he's a millionaire
Paige branded a 'gold digger' as she changes mind about Ollie after discovering he's a millionaire
Love Island viewers hit out at Paige Turley after suggesting that she was getting 'red flags' about Ollie after he admitted cheating on his former girlfriend
Love Island fans have labelled newcomer Paige Turley a 'hypocrite' after slamming fellow Islander Ollie Williams over his cheating.
The 22-year-old, who had no issue informing fellow islanders of her past relationship with the Scottish superstar, left fans stunned after suggesting that she was getting "red flags" after hearing Ollie had cheated on his ex.
The blonde pair, who are now in a couple, were sitting down divulging into a conversation about their ex partners when 23-year-old Ollie admitted that he slept with someone behind his former girlfriend's back.
Viewers then heard Paige telling the camera in the beach hut that she saw Ollie's past cheating as a 'huge red flag'.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Fans of the show rushed to Twitter to slam the blonde beauty following her revelation, and branded her a 'massive hypocrite' due to the fact she reportedly cheated on Lewis Capaldi with his best friend.
One fan wrote: "Wow, really dislike Paige already. What a hypocrite".
While another commented: "Um Paige you cheated on Lewis f**king Capaldi! You don't have a leg to stand on hun."
And another shared a gif which included the caption: "Paige saying cheating is a red flag when she cheated on Lewis Capaldi???".
Lewis dated the Turley for more than a year after they met in college, but it emerged the islander had an affair with Garry Greig, one of Lewis’s closest friends.
According to The Sun , sources say it was her romance with aspiring singer Garry, 26, who has appeared on The X Factor, that prompted Paige to dump Lewis.
Image: ITV) ITV)
An insider told the publication: "Paige pretends to be a nice girl but within months of dating Lewis, she was cheating with Garry, one of his best friends.
"All three of them were touring the music circuit at the time and Paige had dated Garry before she began seeing Lewis. He knew they had a history. But he had no idea that Paige was seeing Garry while they were together and, as far as we know, still doesn’t."
Image: ITV) ITV)
"Lewis adored Paige and, at that time, he would have done anything for her. But she obviously didn’t feel the same or she wouldn’t have betrayed him. Those of us who knew what was going on felt she was pretty heartless."
"Eventually, she dumped Lewis and began officially dating Garry instead , leaving Lewis absolutely devastated. He really thought they had a future".
Capaldi is said to have written Someone You Loved about Turley.
*Love Island returns tomorrow at 9pm on ITV2