thedailymirror--2020-09-05--Man threatened to rape officer and said he hoped her mum 'would die of AIDS'

A landscaper threatened to rape and kill a female police officer and told her he hoped her mother `` would die of AIDS '' .
Steven Seagrave launched the `` disgusting '' tirade of verbal abuse at the officer after he was arrested following a hit-and-run incident in Southampton , Hampshire , late at night July 20 .
The 33-year-old spat `` copiously '' at the female officer and her male colleague , hitting him in the face , eye and forehead .
Seagrave , who has been jailed for a year , made a series of shocking threats towards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threatening to cut her open , rape her and kill her and her family .
He said if he could n't do it `` he would pay someone else to do it '' .
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Seagrave smashed his head against a police van after being arrested shortly after 11.30pm , the Daily Echo reported .
While in the back of the van , he told the female officer he `` hoped she would die and her mother would die of AIDS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five ecstasy tablets and “ he pretended he was not able to breathe ” .
Prosecution barrister Simon Foster told the court the officers were called to a collision between a car and a van , and when they arrived Seagrave and another man ran off .
Seagrave appeared `` very erratic '' , and when he was detained officers found a lock knife and a small amount of cocaine .
In his victim impact statement , the male officer said Seagrave ’ s actions were “ disgusting ” .
Seagrave has written @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but he would like to say sorry to them in person , the court heard .
He was jailed for 12 months at Southampton Crown Court .
He admitted multiple counts of assault , using threatening , abusive or insulting words thereby causing harassment , alarm or distress , possession of a bladed article and possession of a Class A drug .
Seagrave , from Southampton , has 19 convictions for 59 offences .

Steven Seagrave, 33, threatened to cut open, rape and kill the female police officer, and spat "copiously" at her and her male colleague, hitting him in the face, eye and forehead, while being arrested in Southampton
Man threatened to rape officer and said he hoped her mum 'would die of AIDS'
A landscaper threatened to rape and kill a female police officer and told her he hoped her mother "would die of AIDS".
Steven Seagrave launched the "disgusting" tirade of verbal abuse at the officer after he was arrested following a hit-and-run incident in Southampton, Hampshire, late at night July 20.
The 33-year-old spat "copiously" at the female officer and her male colleague, hitting him in the face, eye and forehead.
Seagrave, who has been jailed for a year, made a series of shocking threats towards the female officer over an hour-and-a-half, threatening to cut her open, rape her and kill her and her family.
He said if he couldn't do it "he would pay someone else to do it".
Have you been affected by this story? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk.
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Seagrave smashed his head against a police van after being arrested shortly after 11.30pm, the Daily Echo reported.
While in the back of the van, he told the female officer he "hoped she would die and her mother would die of AIDS".
He claimed he had swallowed five ecstasy tablets and “he pretended he was not able to breathe”.
Prosecution barrister Simon Foster told the court the officers were called to a collision between a car and a van, and when they arrived Seagrave and another man ran off.
Seagrave appeared "very erratic", and when he was detained officers found a lock knife and a small amount of cocaine.
In his victim impact statement, the male officer said Seagrave’s actions were “disgusting”.
Seagrave has written a letter of apology to both officers, but he would like to say sorry to them in person, the court heard.
He was jailed for 12 months at Southampton Crown Court.
He admitted multiple counts of assault, using threatening, abusive or insulting words thereby causing harassment, alarm or distress, possession of a bladed article and possession of a Class A drug.
Seagrave, from Southampton, has 19 convictions for 59 offences.
His criminal history includes shoplifting, robberies, sexual offences, assaults, batteries, racially aggravated assaults and destroying property.


thedailymirror--2020-09-05--Lucy Spraggan flashes abs as she tackles binge-eating after epic weight loss

Beaming Lucy Spraggan has proudly showed off her weight loss and body transformation after ditching her unhealthy habits .
The talented singer and former X Factor star , 29 , flashed her taut abs and gym-honed body as she shared a side-by-side comparison to her old life .
Posting a throwback snap of herself reaching for the junk food alongside one of her now , Lucy wrote : `` GOOD MORNING MY DEAREST FRIENDS !
!
`` It 's SATURDAY AND I 'M EXCITED , MOTIVATED AND READY TO GO . ''
The star then opened up about how she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before balancing it out with cake .
`` I tend to relax a lot more on the weekends which can sometimes enable my laziness and unlock my passion for large bars of chocolate , so I remind myself , life is about balance and enjoyment , '' she explained .
`` I 'm gon na get my lifters on , get my ass down to the gym and throw around some weights , then I ’ m going to have an afternoon of lounging and hitting the cake .
`` Tomorrow a nice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our dogs and a roast dinner . ''
Lucy then explained : `` Quite honestly I can ( still ) be prone to binge eating if I forget to include balance in my lifestyle .
I used to think ' I 'll have this as a treat ' and then I 'd be really full of guilt and shame about what I 'd eaten and I ’ d eat more to feel better .
Then it 'd go round in circles .
`` I learnt that I am definitely worthy of cake and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and steak and what I eat does n't define who I am .
`` I 'll be eating what is tasty this weekend whilst being conscious about how much energy my body needs and not over-fuelling it .
Learning about that really changed everything for me , '' she added .
It comes after Lucy gave up alcohol a year ago and has stayed sober ever since .
`` Last year if you 'd have told me I 'd be sitting in nice bars with pretty girls , totally sober , waking up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'd have told you to pull the other one .
I 'd have literally laughed in your face , '' she told fans this week .
`` 2019 me would have been like 'what a f**kin self-righteous t**t , I bet she 's not fun anymore ' .
I know I would have .
And I would have said that because I was miserable .
And I was fundamentally jealous of progress , '' she went on .
`` My tour got postponed yesterday , I am gutted about it , I wo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It 's devastating for me in so many ways .
But I believe with the right mindset and the right movements we can come at 2021 as if 2020 was not the international year of chaos . ''

Former X Factor star Lucy Spraggan has proudly showed off her progress after losing weight and overhauling her unhealthy lifestyle - but still makes time to 'hit the cake'
Beaming Lucy Spraggan has proudly showed off her weight loss and body transformation after ditching her unhealthy habits.
The talented singer and former X Factor star, 29, flashed her taut abs and gym-honed body as she shared a side-by-side comparison to her old life.
Posting a throwback snap of herself reaching for the junk food alongside one of her now, Lucy wrote: "GOOD MORNING MY DEAREST FRIENDS!!
"It's SATURDAY AND I'M EXCITED, MOTIVATED AND READY TO GO."
Image: lspraggan/Instagram) lspraggan/Instagram)
The star then opened up about how she motivates herself to keep fit by weight-lifting before balancing it out with cake.
"I tend to relax a lot more on the weekends which can sometimes enable my laziness and unlock my passion for large bars of chocolate, so I remind myself, life is about balance and enjoyment," she explained.
"I'm gonna get my lifters on, get my ass down to the gym and throw around some weights, then I’m going to have an afternoon of lounging and hitting the cake.
"Tomorrow a nice long walk with my friends and all our dogs and a roast dinner."
Image: Lucy Spraggan/Instagram) Lucy Spraggan/Instagram)
Image: lspraggan/Instagram) lspraggan/Instagram)
Lucy then explained: "Quite honestly I can (still) be prone to binge eating if I forget to include balance in my lifestyle. I used to think 'I'll have this as a treat' and then I'd be really full of guilt and shame about what I'd eaten and I’d eat more to feel better. Then it'd go round in circles.
"I learnt that I am definitely worthy of cake and icecream, fruit and sweets, salad and steak and what I eat doesn't define who I am.
"I'll be eating what is tasty this weekend whilst being conscious about how much energy my body needs and not over-fuelling it. Learning about that really changed everything for me," she added.
It comes after Lucy gave up alcohol a year ago and has stayed sober ever since.
Image: lspraggan/Instagram) lspraggan/Instagram)
"Last year if you'd have told me I'd be sitting in nice bars with pretty girls, totally sober, waking up and going to the gym, I'd have told you to pull the other one. I'd have literally laughed in your face," she told fans this week.
"2019 me would have been like 'what a f**kin self-righteous t**t, I bet she's not fun anymore'. I know I would have. And I would have said that because I was miserable. And I was fundamentally jealous of progress," she went on.
"My tour got postponed yesterday, I am gutted about it, I won't be working for another whole year. It's devastating for me in so many ways. But I believe with the right mindset and the right movements we can come at 2021 as if 2020 was not the international year of chaos."


thedailymirror--2020-09-05--Griezmann sends Messi message after team-mates kept in dark over future

Antoine Griezmann has weighed in on the Lionel Messi transfer saga by stating his hopes for his team-mate to remain at the Nou Camp .
While Messi has agreed to stay on at Barcelona for another season he could move next summer on a free transfer .
The 33-year-old declared in his latest interview he wanted to leave the club but would not enter a legal battle in order to force through a transfer .
And Griezmann has now offered his thoughts on the ongoing standoff between Barca and their captain .
`` We are trying to stay updated with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him and the club , '' Griezmann told M6 .
`` We only hope that he stays .
I am trying to stay focused on the national team and prepare well for the next two games .
`` We have heard a little of everything but we do n't know anything else about all this affair . ''
Messi looked on his way out of Barcelona until he made a transfer U-turn after the club insisted he would not be allowed to leave for less than his €700million ( £630m ) release clause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Goal : `` I told the club , including the president ( Josep Maria Bartomeu ) , that I wanted to go .
I 've been telling him that all year .
I believed it was time to step aside .
`` I believed that the club needed more young players , new players and I thought my time in Barcelona was over .
I felt very sorry because I always said that I wanted to finish my career here . ''
After Bartomeu blocked his exit Messi felt he had no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his contract expires next year .
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He did hint at the prospect of staying on longer though , despite interest from Man City , providing Barcelona are able to compete once more in the Champions League .
Messi added : `` Actually , now I do n't know what will happen .
`` There is a new coach and new ideas .
That 's good , but then we have to see how the team responds and whether or not it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top level .
`` What I can say is that I 'm staying and I 'm going to give my best for Barcelona . ''
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Messi has decided to stay with Barcelona for another season given his only option would have been to take his club to court but the forward could still leave when his contract expires next summer
Antoine Griezmann sends Lionel Messi message after team-mates kept in dark over future
Antoine Griezmann has weighed in on the Lionel Messi transfer saga by stating his hopes for his team-mate to remain at the Nou Camp.
While Messi has agreed to stay on at Barcelona for another season he could move next summer on a free transfer.
The 33-year-old declared in his latest interview he wanted to leave the club but would not enter a legal battle in order to force through a transfer.
And Griezmann has now offered his thoughts on the ongoing standoff between Barca and their captain.
"We are trying to stay updated with the issue, but it is between him and the club," Griezmann told M6 .
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"We only hope that he stays. I am trying to stay focused on the national team and prepare well for the next two games.
"We have heard a little of everything but we don't know anything else about all this affair."
Messi looked on his way out of Barcelona until he made a transfer U-turn after the club insisted he would not be allowed to leave for less than his €700million (£630m) release clause.
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He said in an exclusive interview with Goal: "I told the club, including the president (Josep Maria Bartomeu), that I wanted to go. I've been telling him that all year. I believed it was time to step aside.
"I believed that the club needed more young players, new players and I thought my time in Barcelona was over. I felt very sorry because I always said that I wanted to finish my career here."
After Bartomeu blocked his exit Messi felt he had no choice but to remain at Barca until his contract expires next year.
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Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
He did hint at the prospect of staying on longer though, despite interest from Man City, providing Barcelona are able to compete once more in the Champions League.
Messi added: "Actually, now I don't know what will happen.
"There is a new coach and new ideas. That's good, but then we have to see how the team responds and whether or not it will give us to compete at the top level.
"What I can say is that I'm staying and I'm going to give my best for Barcelona."
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thedailymirror--2020-09-05--Quins welcome back fans with all of English rugby banking on it being a success

Cash-strapped English rugby will say a collective prayer that the return of paying fans today goes off without a hitch .
Premiership clubs inactive since early March are haemorrhaging money and desperate that the Harlequins-Bath 'pilot ' game is a forerunner to them all being permitted to re-open their turnstiles .
“ We see this as being a supremely critical step to getting our sport and our micro economy back on its feet , ” said Quins chief executive Laurie Dalrymple .
“ A massive stepping stone to where we can potentially go , hopefully in a short space of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being allowed into Twickenham Stoop for what Dalrymple admits will be a spectator experience `` far removed ” from what they are used to .
Tickets costing up to £50 were available through a ballot to only season ticket holders who are pre-designated a seat and a specific arrival time .
Health screening , including temperature spot checks , will be carried out and food and drinks will be delivered to fans in their seats through an app .
Furthermore , Dalrymple has written to every local resident to try to allay fears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an increase in anxiety and concern ” .
The game will be stewarded as though there is a capacity 15,000 crowd and added parking is being laid on to accommodate every fan if needed .
Quins team boss Paul Gustard said : “ Like every club , we have asked for fans ' support over the last six months and a lot of that support has been financial .
`` People are still investing , buying season tickets for next season and keeping money in the club for games they could have lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our players it is a privilege to play in front of this 3,500 and be the first club to do that .
”

“We see this as being a supremely critical step to getting our sport and our micro economy back on its feet. A massive stepping stone to where we can potentially go, hopefully in a short space of time”
Quins welcome back fans with all of English rugby banking on it being a success
Cash-strapped English rugby will say a collective prayer that the return of paying fans today goes off without a hitch.
Premiership clubs inactive since early March are haemorrhaging money and desperate that the Harlequins-Bath 'pilot' game is a forerunner to them all being permitted to re-open their turnstiles.
“We see this as being a supremely critical step to getting our sport and our micro economy back on its feet,” said Quins chief executive Laurie Dalrymple.
“A massive stepping stone to where we can potentially go, hopefully in a short space of time.”
Image: Andrew Fosker/Seconds Left/REX/Shutterstock) Andrew Fosker/Seconds Left/REX/Shutterstock)
Up to 3,500 people are being allowed into Twickenham Stoop for what Dalrymple admits will be a spectator experience "far removed” from what they are used to.
Tickets costing up to £50 were available through a ballot to only season ticket holders who are pre-designated a seat and a specific arrival time.
Health screening, including temperature spot checks, will be carried out and food and drinks will be delivered to fans in their seats through an app.
Furthermore, Dalrymple has written to every local resident to try to allay fears as “we accept there will be an increase in anxiety and concern”.
The game will be stewarded as though there is a capacity 15,000 crowd and added parking is being laid on to accommodate every fan if needed.
Quins team boss Paul Gustard said: “Like every club, we have asked for fans' support over the last six months and a lot of that support has been financial.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"People are still investing, buying season tickets for next season and keeping money in the club for games they could have lost, or have lost.
“For our players it is a privilege to play in front of this 3,500 and be the first club to do that.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-06--Arsenal transfer news: Houssem Aouar 'swap bid rejected' as Sokratis nears exit

Arsenal have certainly been busy this summer .
The permanent signings of Gabriel Magalhaes , Willian , Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares , and the return of Dani Ceballos on loan , have allowed Gunners supporters to become relatively excited about the season ahead .
But there looks to be more transfer activity on the horizon .
Continued speculation over several players indicates that Mikel Arteta and the Arsenal hierarchy will be looking to bring in more signings before the window closes on October 5 .
While the Premier League campaign kicks off next weekend , Arsenal have one or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they can continue where they left off last term .
Here is the latest transfer news involving the Gunners .
Arsenal have had a cash-plus-player bid rejected by Lyon for talented midfielder Houssem Aouar .
French outlet L'Equipe claims the Gunners submitted an offer to the Ligue 1 side last week which included midfielder Matteo Guendouzi .
Arsenal sporting director Edu is understood to be in charge of negotiations with the French club , but the Gunners could face stiff competition to sign the 22-year-old .
The report also outlines that Lyon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do not see a midfield addition as necessary this summer .
Arsenal could face significant competition to sign Aouar in this transfer window , with Manchester City credited with interest in the 22-year-old .
According to ESPN , City are keen on bringing the French midfielder to the Etihad Stadium .
Pep Guardiola is believed to be an admirer of Aouar after the midfielder played a big role in knocking City out of the Champions League last month .
For Arsenal , added competition from a team of City ’ s calibre could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next month ’ s transfer deadline .
Sokratis on the verge of Arsenal exit Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos is reportedly on the verge of leaving Arsenal .
According to Il Mattino , as cited by Sport Witness , the Greek defender is close to finalising a move to Serie A side Napoli .
The Gunners currently have a range of central defensive options with the likes of William Saliba and Gabriel entering the first-team picture under Arteta .
Therefore , Sokratis ’ departure appears to be one of the more expected transfer moves @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Arsenal have been busy in the transfer window so far, but the signs are that Mikel Arteta is targeting more additions before the Premier League season starts next week
Arsenal have certainly been busy this summer.
The permanent signings of Gabriel Magalhaes, Willian, Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares, and the return of Dani Ceballos on loan, have allowed Gunners supporters to become relatively excited about the season ahead.
But there looks to be more transfer activity on the horizon.
Continued speculation over several players indicates that Mikel Arteta and the Arsenal hierarchy will be looking to bring in more signings before the window closes on October 5.
While the Premier League campaign kicks off next weekend, Arsenal have one or two areas that need addressing to ensure that they can continue where they left off last term. Here is the latest transfer news involving the Gunners.
Arsenal make cash-plus-player offer for Aouar
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Arsenal have had a cash-plus-player bid rejected by Lyon for talented midfielder Houssem Aouar.
French outlet L'Equipe claims the Gunners submitted an offer to the Ligue 1 side last week which included midfielder Matteo Guendouzi.
Arsenal sporting director Edu is understood to be in charge of negotiations with the French club, but the Gunners could face stiff competition to sign the 22-year-old.
The report also outlines that Lyon rejected a deal involving Guendouzi because they do not see a midfield addition as necessary this summer.
City also keen on Lyon star
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Arsenal could face significant competition to sign Aouar in this transfer window, with Manchester City credited with interest in the 22-year-old.
According to ESPN, City are keen on bringing the French midfielder to the Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola is believed to be an admirer of Aouar after the midfielder played a big role in knocking City out of the Champions League last month.
For Arsenal, added competition from a team of City’s calibre could hamper their chances of signing Aouar before next month’s transfer deadline.
Sokratis on the verge of Arsenal exit
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Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos is reportedly on the verge of leaving Arsenal.
According to Il Mattino, as cited by Sport Witness, the Greek defender is close to finalising a move to Serie A side Napoli.
The Gunners currently have a range of central defensive options with the likes of William Saliba and Gabriel entering the first-team picture under Arteta.
Therefore, Sokratis’ departure appears to be one of the more expected transfer moves of this summer’s window.


thedailymirror--2020-09-06--Ryan Giggs delivers verdict on 'rusty' Gareth Bale after Real Madrid freeze-out

Ryan Giggs isn ’ t panicking about Gareth Bale ’ s form and fitness and reckons the Wales star is just 'rusty ' .
Wales ’ record scorer was subbed at half-time in Thursday ’ s 1-0 win in Finland on his return to action after failing to feature in Real Madrid ’ s final eight games .
Real boss Zinedine Zidane has frozen Bale out as he wants to shift the outcast and his mega wages of over £600,000-a-week .
Bale was back watching in the dugout as Kieffer Moore fired the late winner but the 31-year-old forward will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Sunday .
Wales boss Giggs said : “ He is our record goalscorer and he is a player who can score goals and will score goals .
“ That is not an issue for me .
The issue for me is that we are winning games no matter who scores .
“ Our centre forward scored and if the centre-forward isn ’ t scoring we have other players who can contribute as well - Gareth being one of them .
“ With the situation at Madrid he had had a little bit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little holiday and his training with us was the first he had .
“ You are going to be a little bit rusty no matter who you are .
“ But Gareth is a really good professional .
He will be all the better for that 45 minutes the other night .
“ I was pleased with Gareth as he only did two or three days ' training .
“ So it was the plan for 45 minutes or an hour .
“ He was short of minutes but he is fit for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always happy with Gareth when he comes away and is someone everyone looks up to .
“ He just needs to get more training time and minutes.
” Bale was the match-winner back in 2011 , in the previous clash against Bulgaria , in a 1-0 away triumph .
Ahead of in-form Wales ’ next Nations League match , Giggs added : “ Confidence is high .
“ We re-visited the last game what we did well and what we can do better .
But I was really happy with the win in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out .
“ Now I am hoping for a more positive performance.
” Bournemouth ’ s in-demand winger David Brooks has now joined up with the squad after shrugging off an ankle injury that wrecked his last season .
“ It is a bonus , great news , we were keeping in touch with Bournemouth , ” added Giggs .
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Hennessey now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 90 caps – eclipsing his idol Neville Southall .
The keeper said : “ He was my hero growing up .
I always wanted to be like Neville Southall .
“ It is an amazing achievement and I am really happy to get the record but I don ’ t think he will be too happy .
”

Gareth Bale says he feels "loved" and "wanted" after rejoining with Wales squad
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Wales boss Giggs is ready to keep faith with Bale for Sunday's Nations League game against Bulgaria despite having had to haul him off at half-time against Finland
Ryan Giggs isn’t panicking about Gareth Bale’s form and fitness and reckons the Wales star is just 'rusty'.
Wales’ record scorer was subbed at half-time in Thursday’s 1-0 win in Finland on his return to action after failing to feature in Real Madrid ’s final eight games.
Real boss Zinedine Zidane has frozen Bale out as he wants to shift the outcast and his mega wages of over £600,000-a-week.
Bale was back watching in the dugout as Kieffer Moore fired the late winner but the 31-year-old forward will captain his country again when Bulgaria visit on Sunday.
Wales boss Giggs said: “He is our record goalscorer and he is a player who can score goals and will score goals.
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“That is not an issue for me. The issue for me is that we are winning games no matter who scores.
“Our centre forward scored and if the centre-forward isn’t scoring we have other players who can contribute as well - Gareth being one of them.
“With the situation at Madrid he had had a little bit of time off. You get a little holiday and his training with us was the first he had.
“You are going to be a little bit rusty no matter who you are.
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“But Gareth is a really good professional. He will be all the better for that 45 minutes the other night.
“I was pleased with Gareth as he only did two or three days' training.
“So it was the plan for 45 minutes or an hour.
“He was short of minutes but he is fit for selection for Sunday.
“I am always happy with Gareth when he comes away and is someone everyone looks up to.
“He just needs to get more training time and minutes.”
Bale was the match-winner back in 2011, in the previous clash against Bulgaria, in a 1-0 away triumph.
Ahead of in-form Wales’ next Nations League match, Giggs added: “Confidence is high.
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“We re-visited the last game what we did well and what we can do better. But I was really happy with the win in Finland because we had to grind it out.
“Now I am hoping for a more positive performance.”
Bournemouth ’s in-demand winger David Brooks has now joined up with the squad after shrugging off an ankle injury that wrecked his last season.
“It is a bonus, great news, we were keeping in touch with Bournemouth,” added Giggs.
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Giggs has kept faith with Wayne Hennessey in goal despite losing his No.1 spot at Crystal Palace.
Hennessey now has a record 35 clean sheets in 90 caps – eclipsing his idol Neville Southall.
The keeper said: “He was my hero growing up. I always wanted to be like Neville Southall.
“It is an amazing achievement and I am really happy to get the record but I don’t think he will be too happy.”
Wales (4-2-3-1): Hennessey; Williams, Lockyer, Ampadu, Davies; Morrell, Levitt; Bale, Brooks, James; Moore.


thedailymirror--2020-09-06--Ozzy Osbourne shock confession he once tried to murder Sharon

Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon have relived the moment the rock star `` calmly '' attempted to kill her while he was high on drugs .
The 71-year-old rock star woke up in jail one morning back in 1989 – seemingly oblivious to the fact he had tried to strangle his 67-year-old wife .
The pair have opened up about the horrifying moment their family was almost irrevocably torn apart by a drugs-crazed Ozzy during a new documentary , titled The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne .
Reflecting on the troubling night , Sharon recalled putting her then-young children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before sitting down to enjoy some reading when an unrecognisable Ozzy wandered in to the room .
She explained , according to The Sun on Sunday : “ I had no idea who was sat across from me on the sofa but it wasn ’ t my husband .
He goes to a stage where he gets that look in his eyes , the shutters were down and I just couldn ’ t get through to him .
“ And he just said , ‘ We ’ ve come to a decision that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ He was calm — very calm — then suddenly he lunged across at me and just dived on me and started to choke me .
`` He got me down on the ground on top of me and I was feeling for stuff on the table .
I felt the panic button and I just pressed it and the next thing I know , the cops were there.
” The incident took place when the couple lived in Buckinghamshire , England .
Sharon said the thought of her three young children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 35 and 34 respectively – was what kept her alive and to fight long enough for the police to arrive .
Corroborating the story , Ozzy confessed he had no idea why he found himself in jail the next day .
He said : “ It ’ s not exactly one of my greatest achievements .
“ All I remember is waking up in Amersham jail and I asked the cop , ‘ Why am I here ?
’ And he says , ‘ You want me to read your charge ?
’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Osbourne , you have been arrested for attempted murder ’ .
” The documentary is due to air in the USA on the A & E channel tonight .

The hellraising rock star almost made good on his threat when, high on drugs, he told his wife that she had 'to die' before lunging for her and strangling her before cops arrived
Ozzy Osbourne confesses he once tried to 'calmly' kill wife Sharon while high
Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon have relived the moment the rock star "calmly" attempted to kill her while he was high on drugs.
The 71-year-old rock star woke up in jail one morning back in 1989 – seemingly oblivious to the fact he had tried to strangle his 67-year-old wife.
The pair have opened up about the horrifying moment their family was almost irrevocably torn apart by a drugs-crazed Ozzy during a new documentary, titled The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne.
Reflecting on the troubling night, Sharon recalled putting her then-young children Aimee, Kelly and Jack to bed before sitting down to enjoy some reading when an unrecognisable Ozzy wandered in to the room.
Image: Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
She explained, according to The Sun on Sunday: “I had no idea who was sat across from me on the sofa but it wasn’t my husband. He goes to a stage where he gets that look in his eyes, the shutters were down and I just couldn’t get through to him.
“And he just said, ‘We’ve come to a decision that you’ve got to die’.
“He was calm — very calm — then suddenly he lunged across at me and just dived on me and started to choke me.
"He got me down on the ground on top of me and I was feeling for stuff on the table. I felt the panic button and I just pressed it and the next thing I know, the cops were there.”
Image: The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images) The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images)
The incident took place when the couple lived in Buckinghamshire, England.
Sharon said the thought of her three young children – who are now aged 37, 35 and 34 respectively – was what kept her alive and to fight long enough for the police to arrive.
Corroborating the story, Ozzy confessed he had no idea why he found himself in jail the next day.
Image: Getty) Getty)
He said: “It’s not exactly one of my greatest achievements.
“All I remember is waking up in Amersham jail and I asked the cop, ‘Why am I here?’ And he says, ‘You want me to read your charge?’ So he read, ‘John Michael Osbourne, you have been arrested for attempted murder’.”
The documentary is due to air in the USA on the A&E channel tonight.


thedailymirror--2020-09-06--David Walliams 'threatened to quit BGT if Piers Morgan was made head judge'

David Walliams threatened to quit Britain ’ s Got Talent if Piers Morgan was hired to step in for Simon Cowell following his temporary absence from the hit TV show as he recovers from a horror bike accident .
According to reports , 49-year-old David threw a strop over whispers that 55-year-old Piers was poised to replace 60-year-old Cowell during the final rounds of the current season of BGT .
Simon was taken out of action last month when he broke his back falling off an electric bike making him unable to take part in the final episodes of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at home in Los Angeles .
Piers has already claimed he was approached to fill in for his former BGT boss – but didn ’ t want to participate in the show due to his ongoing feud with David .
While it seems David was equally frosty about Piers joining the panel – even as a temporary replacement for Simon .
A source told the Mail on Sunday : “ I heard that David threw his toys out of the pram .
“ Imagine David and Piers sitting on either end of that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would have been.
” The rumours come as Piers slammed David in a column for the Mail .
He Good Morning Britain star – who served as a judge on BGT from 2007-2010 – wrote : “ I was quickly sounded out to see if I was potentially available but had to explain that if I was confined to the same close quarters as that insufferable twerp David Walliams , it would n't end well.
” The stars fell out after Piers noticed David ‘ liking ’ a string of critical comments written @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full extent of their apparent rivalry is yet to be found .
A BGT spokesman said of the alleged casting process : “ The decision regarding who would step in as guest judge was made solely by the producers and Simon with Ashley Banjo the top choice to take part.
” The show returned on Saturday night – where viewers watched comedian Steve Royle become the first contestant voted through to the live final which is due to air on 10 October .

Shock rumours claim David 'threw his toys out the pram' when he learned Piers was being considered as Simon Cowell's replacement for the remaining episodes of the 2020 season
David Walliams threatened to quit Britain’s Got Talent if Piers Morgan was hired to step in for Simon Cowell following his temporary absence from the hit TV show as he recovers from a horror bike accident.
According to reports, 49-year-old David threw a strop over whispers that 55-year-old Piers was poised to replace 60-year-old Cowell during the final rounds of the current season of BGT.
Simon was taken out of action last month when he broke his back falling off an electric bike making him unable to take part in the final episodes of the current series of BGT as he recovers at home in Los Angeles.
Piers has already claimed he was approached to fill in for his former BGT boss – but didn’t want to participate in the show due to his ongoing feud with David.
Image: ITV) ITV)
While it seems David was equally frosty about Piers joining the panel – even as a temporary replacement for Simon.
A source told the Mail on Sunday: “I heard that David threw his toys out of the pram.
“Imagine David and Piers sitting on either end of that judging panel – what great TV it would have been.”
Image: ITV) ITV)
A source close to BGT dismissed the report, however, telling Mirror Online: "it’s not true at all to say that David threatened to walk away."
The rumours come as Piers slammed David in a column for the Mail.
He Good Morning Britain star – who served as a judge on BGT from 2007-2010 – wrote: “I was quickly sounded out to see if I was potentially available but had to explain that if I was confined to the same close quarters as that insufferable twerp David Walliams, it wouldn't end well.”
The stars fell out after Piers noticed David ‘liking’ a string of critical comments written about him on Twitter.
Image: noholdenback/Instagram) noholdenback/Instagram)
However the full extent of their apparent rivalry is yet to be found.
A BGT spokesman said of the alleged casting process: “The decision regarding who would step in as guest judge was made solely by the producers and Simon with Ashley Banjo the top choice to take part.”
The show returned on Saturday night – where viewers watched comedian Steve Royle become the first contestant voted through to the live final which is due to air on 10 October.


thedailymirror--2020-09-06--Man City owners in negotiations to add Portuguese club to their CFG stable

Manchester City are in negotiations to add a Portuguese club to their CFG stable – just days after completing a deal to buy French outfit Troyes .
City have approached Theodore Fonesca , owner of Algarve-based Portimonense , about becoming the 11th club to join their portfolio .
Fonesca is in Abu Dhabi for talks about the proposed deal having already rejected a £35million offer for the club late last year .
He has since stated that he wants just over £133million to do business .
City are unlikely to meet that asking price .
But it is possible that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minority stake in the club .
The City Football Group had already bought clubs in the United States , Australia , China , Japan , India , Spain , Uruguay and Belgium before sealing a deal for French Ligue 2 side Troyes .
They are also looking to make inroads into Brazil and Argentina .
Portimonense play in the Portuguese top flight .
They looked set to be relegated last season , but were saved when Vitoria Setubal were demoted to the third division for financial irregularities .
Meanwhile , Nathan Ake is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wijnaldum after joining City this summer .
Ake woke up from a relegation nightmare with Bournemouth to realise a dream £41million move to become part of Pep Guardiola ’ s plans .
The Dutch centre-half hopes to use the experience in the same way his compatriot Wijnaldum became a Champions League and Premier League winner with Liverpool after suffering the big drop with Newcastle in 2016 .
Ake said : “ I was desperate to keep Bournemouth up – and we failed .
We allowed too many goals against us and I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester City win the Premier League title next season ?
Have your say here “ Yet , apparently people judged my individual performances as all right .
Maybe that is ability and experience , to make sure that you keep your own level up all the time.
” He added : “ I have had to work incredibly hard to make it to the top – and I know I am ready . ''

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City's Abu Dhabi-based owners are in talks with Portimonense about expanding into the country, just days after completing a deal to buy French outfit Troyes
Man City owners in negotiations to add Portuguese club to their CFG stable
Manchester City are in negotiations to add a Portuguese club to their CFG stable – just days after completing a deal to buy French outfit Troyes.
City have approached Theodore Fonesca, owner of Algarve-based Portimonense, about becoming the 11th club to join their portfolio.
Fonesca is in Abu Dhabi for talks about the proposed deal having already rejected a £35million offer for the club late last year.
He has since stated that he wants just over £133million to do business.
City are unlikely to meet that asking price.
Image: PA) PA)
But it is possible that their owners will look to take a minority stake in the club.
The City Football Group had already bought clubs in the United States, Australia, China, Japan, India, Spain, Uruguay and Belgium before sealing a deal for French Ligue 2 side Troyes.
They are also looking to make inroads into Brazil and Argentina.
Portimonense play in the Portuguese top flight. They looked set to be relegated last season, but were saved when Vitoria Setubal were demoted to the third division for financial irregularities.
Ake hopes to emulate Liverpool star at Man City
Meanwhile, Nathan Ake is hoping to emulate his Holland team-mate Gini Wijnaldum after joining City this summer.
Ake woke up from a relegation nightmare with Bournemouth to realise a dream £41million move to become part of Pep Guardiola’s plans.
The Dutch centre-half hopes to use the experience in the same way his compatriot Wijnaldum became a Champions League and Premier League winner with Liverpool after suffering the big drop with Newcastle in 2016.
Ake said: “I was desperate to keep Bournemouth up – and we failed. We allowed too many goals against us and I was a defender in the team.
Will Manchester City win the Premier League title next season? Have your say here
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“Yet, apparently people judged my individual performances as all right. Maybe that is ability and experience, to make sure that you keep your own level up all the time.”
He added: “I have had to work incredibly hard to make it to the top – and I know I am ready."


thedailymirror--2020-09-06--Boy,9, found dead covered in bruises and vomit 'tortured by stepmum'

A nine-year-old boy who was covered in bruises and vomit when he was found dead had been allegedly tortured by his step-mum .
Little Emrik Osuna was pronounced dead in the early hours of Wednesday morning after paramedics arrived at his parents ' residence in Meridian , Idaho , and found him not breathing .
The emergency services found the boy malnourished and with vomit coming out of his mouth .
He was later pronounced dead in the pediatric ICU at St. Luke 's Meridian Medical Centre .
His stepmum , 27-year-old Monique Osuna , has been charged with murder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boy 's dad , Erik Osuna-Gutierrez , 29 , has been charged with felony injury to a child , infliction of great bodily harm and destruction of evidence .
Lawyers detailed how the boy allegedly suffered unspeakable neglect and “ horrific torture ” at the hands of stepmum Monique Osuna during Thursday 's court appearance .
The married mother-of-four also allegedly tortured Emrik by locking him in a closet at night and subjecting him to strenuous physical exercise as punishment - such as wall sits and jumping jacks .
The boy 's dad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rice and water in the weeks before he died .
“ In combination with this physical abuse , this defendant admitted to what is essentially torture of E.O .
by locking him in a small closet at night to sleep , withholding food , making him do physical strenuous punishments while she was working , '' said prosecutor Tamara Kelly .
Addressing the judge on Thursday , Ms Kelly said : “ The little boy had bruises all over his body , specifically on his buttocks , groin , legs and torso .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ large and essentially covered the back of his body.
” The prosecutor alleged that Osuna told cops she beat the boy with a frying pan , a belt , and a dog leash and that he essentially became a prisoner in her home .
The boy 's father allegedly was aware of the abuse but failed to stop it .
The alleged abuse reportedly intensified while Emrik was doing remote learning during the coronavirus pandemic , The Sun reports .
At around 5pm on Tuesday , Erik allegedly texted his wife , telling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ son to the hospital and that he was scared - but the couple reportedly waited for hours before doing so .
It was not until just before 9.40pm that evening that the Meridian Police Department received a 911 call reporting that a child was not breathing .
Emergency responders arrived at the Rushmore Apartments in the 1000 block of W. Broadway Avenue and found Emrik with no heartbeat .
`` Officers observed that the victim showed signs of abuse , '' according to a police press release .
EMS crews performed CPR on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Luke 's Meridian Medical Centre , where he was later pronounced dead , according to Mail Online .
The couple 's three other children , aged nine , four and four months , were placed into protective custody with Idaho Health and Welfare .
The judge ordered the couple held on $ 2million bond each and barred them from having contact with their children .
The parents are due back in court for a preliminary hearing on September 17 .
A community vigil was held in Caldwell to remember little Emrik , Idaho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a voice for him .
He needs to be heard .
He was an innocent child .
And there 's nobody that wants to speak for him ?
Well , us as a community , we 'll speak for him !
” said Patsy Calero , the vigil organiser .
A GoFundMe page was set up to have Emrik buried in California where he lived before he went to stay with his dad in Idaho .

Emrik Osuna, nine, was pronounced dead in the early hours of Wednesday morning after paramedics arrived at his parents' residence in Meridian, Idaho, and found him not breathing
A nine-year-old boy who was covered in bruises and vomit when he was found dead had been allegedly tortured by his step-mum.
Little Emrik Osuna was pronounced dead in the early hours of Wednesday morning after paramedics arrived at his parents' residence in Meridian, Idaho, and found him not breathing.
The emergency services found the boy malnourished and with vomit coming out of his mouth.
He was later pronounced dead in the pediatric ICU at St. Luke's Meridian Medical Centre.
His stepmum, 27-year-old Monique Osuna, has been charged with murder, online court records show.
Image: Ada County Sheriff's Office) Ada County Sheriff's Office)
The boy's dad, Erik Osuna-Gutierrez, 29, has been charged with felony injury to a child, infliction of great bodily harm and destruction of evidence.
Lawyers detailed how the boy allegedly suffered unspeakable neglect and “horrific torture” at the hands of stepmum Monique Osuna during Thursday's court appearance.
The married mother-of-four also allegedly tortured Emrik by locking him in a closet at night and subjecting him to strenuous physical exercise as punishment - such as wall sits and jumping jacks.
The boy's dad told lawyers the nine-year-old was only fed rice and water in the weeks before he died.
“In combination with this physical abuse, this defendant admitted to what is essentially torture of E.O. by locking him in a small closet at night to sleep, withholding food, making him do physical strenuous punishments while she was working," said prosecutor Tamara Kelly.
Image: Ada County Sheriff's Office) Ada County Sheriff's Office)
Addressing the judge on Thursday, Ms Kelly said: “The little boy had bruises all over his body, specifically on his buttocks, groin, legs and torso.
“Some of the bruises were extremely large and essentially covered the back of his body.”
The prosecutor alleged that Osuna told cops she beat the boy with a frying pan, a belt, and a dog leash and that he essentially became a prisoner in her home.
The boy's father allegedly was aware of the abuse but failed to stop it.
The alleged abuse reportedly intensified while Emrik was doing remote learning during the coronavirus pandemic, The Sun reports.
At around 5pm on Tuesday, Erik allegedly texted his wife, telling her that they needed to take his son to the hospital and that he was scared - but the couple reportedly waited for hours before doing so.
Image: KTVB) KTVB)
It was not until just before 9.40pm that evening that the Meridian Police Department received a 911 call reporting that a child was not breathing.
Emergency responders arrived at the Rushmore Apartments in the 1000 block of W. Broadway Avenue and found Emrik with no heartbeat.
"Officers observed that the victim showed signs of abuse," according to a police press release.
EMS crews performed CPR on the nine-year-old before transporting him to St. Luke's Meridian Medical Centre, where he was later pronounced dead, according to Mail Online.
The couple's three other children, aged nine, four and four months, were placed into protective custody with Idaho Health and Welfare.
The judge ordered the couple held on $2million bond each and barred them from having contact with their children.
The parents are due back in court for a preliminary hearing on September 17.
A community vigil was held in Caldwell to remember little Emrik, Idaho News reports.
“We need to be a voice for him. He needs to be heard. He was an innocent child. And there's nobody that wants to speak for him? Well, us as a community, we'll speak for him!” said Patsy Calero, the vigil organiser.
A GoFundMe page was set up to have Emrik buried in California where he lived before he went to stay with his dad in Idaho.


thedailymirror--2020-09-05--Teacher 'dies of coronavirus' after collapsing in front of students on Zoom call

A teacher died of suspected coronavirus after struggling to breathe and then collapsing during a Zoom lecture in front of her students .
Paola De Simone , 46 , was a professor at the Universidad Argentina de la Empresa ( UADE ) in Buenos Aires .
During the lesson on Zoom on Wednesday , she told her students she was not feeling very well and had difficulty breathing , Diari Mes reports .
Some of her students reportedly asked her for her home address so they could call an ambulance , but the professor only managed to say `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Pagina 12 .
Days before dying , the teacher had expressed concerns about her health , saying had suffered from coronavirus symptoms that had not disappeared for more than a month , according to La Noticia .
Student Ana Breccia said : “ My classmates and I in class yesterday [ on Wednesday ] were the last ones she spoke to .
`` She began by saying that she had pneumonia , we saw it was worse than in previous classes .
`` At one point she could not continue passing slides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
A video of the professor collapsing was circulated on social media .
She had continued to work despite suffering from a persistent cough , an academic coordinator from the university said in a statement .
According to the local newspaper Clarín , Mrs De Simone was married to a doctor and they had a daughter .
The professor had previously said her husband had been very busy with his work during the pandemic .
According to local media , the doctor found his wife dead when arrived home .
Friends and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including Facundo Cruz , an academic coordinator at UADE .
`` Farewell to a friend .
We will miss you , '' he wrote on Twitter , adding in a statement that she had been teaching with a cough that failed to go away .
A student described her as an `` excellent teacher , but above all an excellent person , loved and admired by all her students . ''
The student added in the tribute : `` Unforgettable teacher , one of those who give you a hand in everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ study , who go out of their way for their students .
We are going to miss you a lot . ''
The university where she worked said in a statement : `` We regret to report with deep pain the death of Paola Regina De Simone , professor at the Department of Government and International Relations .
`` Paola was a passionate and dedicated teacher , and a great person , with more fifteen years of experience at UADE . ''
Coronavirus cases are on the rise in Argentina , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 471,806 people have tested positive for the virus in the country and 9,739 have died after contracting Covid-19 .

Paola De Simone, 46, told her students she was not feeling well and had difficulty breathing. They offered to help by calling an ambulance but she only managed to say 'I can't' before collapsing
Teacher 'dies of coronavirus' after collapsing in front of students on Zoom lesson
A teacher died of suspected coronavirus after struggling to breathe and then collapsing during a Zoom lecture in front of her students.
Paola De Simone, 46, was a professor at the Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE) in Buenos Aires.
During the lesson on Zoom on Wednesday, she told her students she was not feeling very well and had difficulty breathing, Diari Mes reports.
Some of her students reportedly asked her for her home address so they could call an ambulance, but the professor only managed to say "I can't" before collapsing, according to Pagina 12.
Days before dying, the teacher had expressed concerns about her health, saying had suffered from coronavirus symptoms that had not disappeared for more than a month, according to La Noticia.
Student Ana Breccia said: “My classmates and I in class yesterday [on Wednesday] were the last ones she spoke to.
"She began by saying that she had pneumonia, we saw it was worse than in previous classes.
"At one point she could not continue passing slides, nor speak and she became unbalanced."
A video of the professor collapsing was circulated on social media.
She had continued to work despite suffering from a persistent cough, an academic coordinator from the university said in a statement.
According to the local newspaper Clarín, Mrs De Simone was married to a doctor and they had a daughter.
The professor had previously said her husband had been very busy with his work during the pandemic.
According to local media, the doctor found his wife dead when arrived home.
Friends and colleagues expressed their grief at her passing, including Facundo Cruz, an academic coordinator at UADE.
"Farewell to a friend. We will miss you," he wrote on Twitter, adding in a statement that she had been teaching with a cough that failed to go away.
A student described her as an "excellent teacher, but above all an excellent person, loved and admired by all her students."
The student added in the tribute: "Unforgettable teacher, one of those who give you a hand in everything, who make you love what you study, who go out of their way for their students. We are going to miss you a lot."
The university where she worked said in a statement: "We regret to report with deep pain the death of Paola Regina De Simone, professor at the Department of Government and International Relations.
"Paola was a passionate and dedicated teacher, and a great person, with more fifteen years of experience at UADE."
Coronavirus cases are on the rise in Argentina, according to the latest data.
So far, 471,806 people have tested positive for the virus in the country and 9,739 have died after contracting Covid-19.


thedailymirror--2020-09-05--Amanda Holden shares her fear Simon Cowell would die from bike crash injuries

Amanda Holden feared Simon Cowell would die after he sustained serious injuries during a horror bike accident last month .
The 49-year-old Britain ’ s Got Talent star was woken in the middle of the night to a text message revealing her 60-year-old friend and colleague had been injured after falling off an electric bike .
Simon is said to be lucky not to have been left paralysed after broke his back during the shock accident at the beginning of August .
The star fractured his back in multiple places – and reportedly just one inch from his spine – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ability to walk in future .
Explaining the moment she learned of Simon ’ s terrifying accident , Mandy told The Sun on Sunday : “ I honestly panicked it could be fatal .
It was gut-wrenching .
I got a text in the night .
I couldn ’ t sleep after .
“ I felt physically sick as I didn ’ t know how bad it was.
” She added : “ I wanted him to be alive , but I also wanted him to be able to walk as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is believed Simon won ’ t feature in the final episodes of the 2020 series of BGT which have started airing again after months of hiatus caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
Amanda raised hopes Simon could be involved , however , suggesting he could appear via Zoom from his home in LA where he is recovering from his injuries .
Comedy performer Steve Royle became the first act to advance through to the grand final – which is due to take place on 10 October .
The 51-year-old expressed disbelief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alesha Dixon , Ashley Banjo and David Walliams – declared him funny .
He gushed to hosts Ant and Dec : `` I just - I 'm very rarely - my wife and kids will tell you - that I am lost for words .
I am lost for words .
What can I say ?
I 'm absolutely blown away .
Four !
All four judges thought I was funny .
There you are .
`` Just let my missus see that .
I never , when I entered this way back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dreamt I would come to the semi-final and now the final .
It 's both surreal and exciting .
I am so unbelievably thrilled . ''

Britain's Got Talent 2020: First Finalist confirmed with second to be revealed next week
Britain's Got Talent 2020: First Finalist confirmed with second to be revealed next week
The Britain's Got Talent star endured a sleepless night after being told Simon had been involved in an accdient. The businessman broke his back after falling from an electric bike last month.
Amanda Holden feared Simon Cowell would die after he sustained serious injuries during a horror bike accident last month.
The 49-year-old Britain’s Got Talent star was woken in the middle of the night to a text message revealing her 60-year-old friend and colleague had been injured after falling off an electric bike.
Simon is said to be lucky not to have been left paralysed after broke his back during the shock accident at the beginning of August.
The star fractured his back in multiple places – and reportedly just one inch from his spine – while the fall almost robbed him of the ability to walk in future.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Explaining the moment she learned of Simon’s terrifying accident, Mandy told The Sun on Sunday: “I honestly panicked it could be fatal. It was gut-wrenching. I got a text in the night. I couldn’t sleep after.
“I felt physically sick as I didn’t know how bad it was.”
She added: “I wanted him to be alive, but I also wanted him to be able to walk as he’s such a good friend.”
Image: ITV) ITV)
It is believed Simon won’t feature in the final episodes of the 2020 series of BGT which have started airing again after months of hiatus caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Amanda raised hopes Simon could be involved, however, suggesting he could appear via Zoom from his home in LA where he is recovering from his injuries.
BGT made a triumphant return to screens on Saturday nigth.
Comedy performer Steve Royle became the first act to advance through to the grand final – which is due to take place on 10 October.
Image: noholdenback/Instagram) noholdenback/Instagram)
The 51-year-old expressed disbelief when all four judges – Amanda, Alesha Dixon, Ashley Banjo and David Walliams – declared him funny.
He gushed to hosts Ant and Dec: "I just - I'm very rarely - my wife and kids will tell you - that I am lost for words. I am lost for words. What can I say? I'm absolutely blown away. Four! All four judges thought I was funny. There you are.
"Just let my missus see that. I never, when I entered this way back when, last year, I never dreamt I would come to the semi-final and now the final. It's both surreal and exciting. I am so unbelievably thrilled."


thedailymirror--2020-09-05--Cristiano Ronaldo told to wear face mask during Portugal vs Croatia game

Cristiano Ronaldo was told to wear a face mask during Portugal 's Nations League win over Croatia - which he missed because of ' a bee sting ' .
Ronaldo 's wait for his 100th international goal continues after he had to sit out his country 's 4-1 victory on Saturday .
So he had to watch from the stands at the Estádio Do Dragão as his side put in an impressive performance against the World Cup finalists - but the Juventus star forgot to wear his face covering .
Pictures showed Ronaldo in the stands without his mask as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And at one point during coverage of the game , the camera cut to him being asked by a member of the stadium 's staff to cover up - with the 35-year-old quickly obliging .
Ronaldo could also miss Tuesday 's game against Sweden after his foot became infected in what his coach likened to being stung by a bee .
Portugal 's head coach Fernando Santos had revealed in a press conference that Ronaldo would be doubtful for Saturday 's game .
“ I am very doubtful that he will be 100 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in quotes reported by Football Italia .
“ He had been training well , then suddenly on Wednesday one of his toes was red , as if he ’ d been stung by a bee .
`` Now we have to wait .
With an infection , you don ’ t know how long the recovery is going to take.
” Joao Cancelo , Diogo Jota , Joao Felix and Andre Silva scored as Portugal began their defence of the inaugural Nations League title in style on Saturday .
They travel to Sweden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign .
Ronaldo , his country 's leading scorer on 99 , will hope his foot heals in time so he can target his century of international goals .

Ronaldo had to watch from the stands as his country began the defence of their Nations League title with a 4-1 win over Croatia - but the Juventus star had to be reminded to cover up
Cristiano Ronaldo told to wear face mask as he missed Portugal game due to 'bee sting'
Cristiano Ronaldo was told to wear a face mask during Portugal's Nations League win over Croatia - which he missed because of 'a bee sting'.
Ronaldo's wait for his 100th international goal continues after he had to sit out his country's 4-1 victory on Saturday.
So he had to watch from the stands at the Estádio Do Dragão as his side put in an impressive performance against the World Cup finalists - but the Juventus star forgot to wear his face covering.
Pictures showed Ronaldo in the stands without his mask as Portugal's covered-up substitutes looked on.
And at one point during coverage of the game, the camera cut to him being asked by a member of the stadium's staff to cover up - with the 35-year-old quickly obliging.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Ronaldo could also miss Tuesday's game against Sweden after his foot became infected in what his coach likened to being stung by a bee.
Portugal's head coach Fernando Santos had revealed in a press conference that Ronaldo would be doubtful for Saturday's game.
“I am very doubtful that he will be 100 per cent okay,” he said in quotes reported by Football Italia.
“He had been training well, then suddenly on Wednesday one of his toes was red, as if he’d been stung by a bee.
"Now we have to wait. With an infection, you don’t know how long the recovery is going to take.”
Joao Cancelo, Diogo Jota, Joao Felix and Andre Silva scored as Portugal began their defence of the inaugural Nations League title in style on Saturday.
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They travel to Sweden for Tuesday's second game of the campaign.
Ronaldo, his country's leading scorer on 99, will hope his foot heals in time so he can target his century of international goals.


thedailymirror--2020-09-05--Gazza and Vinnie Jones break down in tears as they discuss famous football photo

Football harden Vinnie Jones and Paul Gascoigne let down their guards during an emotional reunion on Piers Morgan ’ s Life Stories .
Show host Piers , 55 , brought the England football legends together in his studio where they gushed over their admiration for each other .
Sportsman-turned-actor Vinnie , 55 , was in the hottest on the ITV talk show – while 5 3-year-old fellow footballer Gazza was in the live studio audience .
During the course of the conversation , Piers shared the an infamous image of Vinnie grabbing Gazza ’ s take on the football pitch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment , with Vinnie declaring Gazza “ deserved ” to be manhandled on the pitch in front of the crowds – and TV cameras .
Vinnie revealed the moment was inspired seemingly out of jealousy over the adoration an army of women showed to his younger rival .
He laughed : “ He deserved that bit because he came out in the warm up and there were girls coming over with flowers and roses and all that .
And he was loving it .
“ And I was like ‘ oh you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ .
” Conversation then turned serious , with Piers quizzing Vinnie over his true feelings for his sport rival .
Turning earnest , Vinnie said Gazza was : “ One of the best if not the best that I ’ ve played against.
” Piers then asked : “ Gazza ?
What does that make you feel to hear him say that ?
” Becoming emotions , Gazza fought back tears and said : “ It ’ s great to hear .
It ’ s 30 years he ’ s been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also became teary as the two friends shared their respect for each other .
Piers had warned fans that emotional scenes would be seen in the episode of Life Stories , tweeting seconds before it began airing that the episode was the “ most emotional ” yet .

Gazza breaks down in tears talking about friendship with Vinnie Jones in heartwarming clip
Gazza breaks down in tears talking about friendship with Vinnie Jones in heartwarming clip
Gazza and Vinnie were full of compliments for each other as they spoke with Piers Morgan on Saturday night's edition of Life Stories. The footballers famously played for England in the 1990s.
Gazza and Vinnie Jones in tears as they discuss famous football pic on Life Stories
Football harden Vinnie Jones and Paul Gascoigne let down their guards during an emotional reunion on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories.
Show host Piers, 55, brought the England football legends together in his studio where they gushed over their admiration for each other.
Sportsman-turned-actor Vinnie, 55, was in the hottest on the ITV talk show – while 5 3-year-old fellow footballer Gazza was in the live studio audience.
During the course of the conversation, Piers shared the an infamous image of Vinnie grabbing Gazza’s take on the football pitch.
Image: ITV) ITV)
The lads joked about the famous moment, with Vinnie declaring Gazza “deserved” to be manhandled on the pitch in front of the crowds – and TV cameras.
Vinnie revealed the moment was inspired seemingly out of jealousy over the adoration an army of women showed to his younger rival.
He laughed: “He deserved that bit because he came out in the warm up and there were girls coming over with flowers and roses and all that. And he was loving it.
“And I was like ‘oh you’ll do for me today, son’.”
Image: ITV) ITV)
Conversation then turned serious, with Piers quizzing Vinnie over his true feelings for his sport rival.
The talk show host asked: “How good was he?”
Turning earnest, Vinnie said Gazza was: “One of the best if not the best that I’ve played against.”
Piers then asked: “Gazza? What does that make you feel to hear him say that?”
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV / Mirrorpix/Daily Mirror) ITV / Mirrorpix/Daily Mirror)
Becoming emotions, Gazza fought back tears and said: “It’s great to hear. It’s 30 years he’s been a friend of mine.”
While Vinnie himself also became teary as the two friends shared their respect for each other.
Piers had warned fans that emotional scenes would be seen in the episode of Life Stories, tweeting seconds before it began airing that the episode was the “most emotional” yet.


thedailymirror--2020-09-05--David Attenborough warns we 'face more pandemics if we don't protect world'

We can save the planet – but only if everyone on it acts NOW to protect it for those who come after us , Sir David Attenborough has warned .
And , in his starkest prediction yet , the 94-year-old natural historian says the human race will face more killer pandemics if we do not stop destroying the world .
He says : “ We are facing a crisis and one that has consequences for us all .
It threatens our ability to feed ourselves , to control our climate .
“ It even puts us at greater risk of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s never been more important for us to understand the effects of biodiversity loss , of how it is that we ourselves are responsible for it .
“ Only if we do that will we have any hope of averting disaster.
” Sir David adds : “ I do truly believe together we can create a better future .
I might not be here to see it , but if we make the right decisions at this critical moment , we can safeguard our planet eco-systems , extra biodiversity and all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is up to every one of us.
” Sir David ’ s warning comes in new hard-hitting BBC documentary , Extinction : The Facts .
The hour-long programme , due to be aired next Sunday , explores how the extinction of animals and plants is happening up to 100 times faster than the natural rate of evolution .
It draws on a United Nations report last year that warned one million of the world ’ s eight million species face the threat of being wiped out .
The plight of the Northern White @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They were once found in their thousands in Central Africa , but habitat loss and hunting pushed them to the brink of extinction .
Today there are only two left on Earth – Najin and her daughter , Fatu in Kenya .
But Sir David knows humans can turn things around – and he draws on his wealth of experience to prove it , including a visit to Virunga , in Rwanda , in 1979 .
He recalls : “ I met some of the few remaining mountain gorillas , including a mischievous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was preparing to talk to camera , Poppy was at my feet trying to take off my shoes .
It was an experience that has stayed with me , but it was tinged with sadness as I thought I might be seeing some of the last of their kind.
” But conservation efforts helped the population grow from 250 to more than 600 .
Sir David says : “ To see Poppy ’ s daughter and grand-daughter thriving is thrilling .
It shows what we can achieve when we put our minds to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve encountered some of the world ’ s most remarkable species of animals .
“ Only now do I realise just how lucky I ’ ve been .
“ Many of these wonders seem set to disappear forever .
Unique animals with complex and varied lives disappearing from our planet forever isn ’ t just disturbing , it ’ s deeply tragic .
“ But this is about more than losing wonders of nature .
The consequences of these losses for us as a species are far-reaching and profound.
” The programme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Intergovernmental Panel on Biodiversity Ecosystem Services , who echoed Sir David ’ s warnings about future pandemics .
Speaking exclusively to the Sunday People , he said : “ We need to recognise that the way we ’ re interacting with nature is increasing the probability of those sorts of pandemics in the future .
“ Wet markets for example , where we ’ ve got animals and humans together , and animals that don ’ t normally interact with each other .
“ We have to realise how we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more we destroy nature , the more we are exposed.
” • Extinction : The Facts will be on BBC One at 8pm on September 13 .

The 94-year-old natural historian says we can save the planet and prevent another pandemic, but only if everyone acts now in new hard-hitting BBC documentary, Extinction: The Facts
David Attenborough warns planet 'will face more pandemics if we don't protect world'
We can save the planet – but only if everyone on it acts NOW to protect it for those who come after us, Sir David Attenborough has warned.
And, in his starkest prediction yet, the 94-year-old natural historian says the human race will face more killer pandemics if we do not stop destroying the world.
He says: “We are facing a crisis and one that has consequences for us all. It threatens our ability to feed ourselves, to control our climate.
“It even puts us at greater risk of pandemic diseases such as Covid-19.
“It’s never been more important for us to understand the effects of biodiversity loss, of how it is that we ourselves are responsible for it.
“Only if we do that will we have any hope of averting disaster.”
Image: BBC/Sarah Dunn) BBC/Sarah Dunn)
Sir David adds: “I do truly believe together we can create a better future. I might not be here to see it, but if we make the right decisions at this critical moment, we can safeguard our planet eco-systems, extra biodiversity and all its inhabitants.
“What happens next is up to every one of us.”
Sir David’s warning comes in new hard-hitting BBC documentary, Extinction: The Facts.
The hour-long programme, due to be aired next Sunday, explores how the extinction of animals and plants is happening up to 100 times faster than the natural rate of evolution.
It draws on a United Nations report last year that warned one million of the world’s eight million species face the threat of being wiped out.
Image: BBC) BBC)
The plight of the Northern White rhino is highlighted on the show. They were once found in their thousands in Central Africa, but habitat loss and hunting pushed them to the brink of extinction.
Today there are only two left on Earth – Najin and her daughter, Fatu in Kenya.
But Sir David knows humans can turn things around – and he draws on his wealth of experience to prove it, including a visit to Virunga, in Rwanda, in 1979. He recalls: “I met some of the few remaining mountain gorillas, including a mischievous youngster called Poppy.
“As I was preparing to talk to camera, Poppy was at my feet trying to take off my shoes. It was an experience that has stayed with me, but it was tinged with sadness as I thought I might be seeing some of the last of their kind.”
But conservation efforts helped the population grow from 250 to more than 600.
Sir David says: “To see Poppy’s daughter and grand-daughter thriving is thrilling. It shows what we can achieve when we put our minds to it.”
He adds: “I’ve encountered some of the world’s most remarkable species of animals.
“Only now do I realise just how lucky I’ve been.
“Many of these wonders seem set to disappear forever. Unique animals with complex and varied lives disappearing from our planet forever isn’t just disturbing, it’s deeply tragic.
“But this is about more than losing wonders of nature. The consequences of these losses for us as a species are far-reaching and profound.”
Image: PA) PA)
The programme also features Sir Robert Watson, Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Biodiversity Ecosystem Services, who echoed Sir David’s warnings about future pandemics.
Speaking exclusively to the Sunday People, he said: “We need to recognise that the way we’re interacting with nature is increasing the probability of those sorts of pandemics in the future.
“Wet markets for example, where we’ve got animals and humans together, and animals that don’t normally interact with each other.
“We have to realise how we’re exposing ourselves to this and the more we destroy nature, the more we are exposed.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-05--Sky Sports live auditions to find replacements for axed Soccer Saturday pundits

Sky Sports will reportedly hold live auditions for new Soccer Saturday pundits after axing Matt Le Tissier , Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson .
Jeff Stelling hosted Saturday 's shortened version of the show providing updates from the first round of the Carabao Cup .
But the popular presenter is yet to commit to Sky for the rest of the season , amid speculation he may quit the show after 25 years .
Paul Merson , Clinton Morrison and Glen Johnson are among those in the running to land permanent slots on the new-look Soccer Saturday , according to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revered for his hilarious and often gaffe-prone pitchside updates - could swap stadiums for the studio with a place on the panel .
Other pundits who could be in the running for a place on the panel include Danny Gabbidon and Jamie Mackie , with Sky aiming for greater diversity of years of the programme being dominated by white , middle-aged men .
Le Tissier , Nicholas and Thompson were axed last month after amassing more than 50 years ' service between them .
Sky had been cutting staff numbers , with Scott @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broadcaster said : “ We are changing some parts of our football coverage .
`` Matt , Charlie and Phil have done a great job for us over the years , and they will leave us with our sincere thanks and very best wishes.
” Stelling paid a heartfelt tribute to his colleagues , writing on Twitter at the time : `` One of my saddest days ever at Sky Sports with the departure of three of my best mates .
`` They have been part of a team that for me was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come under fire before being dismissed from the show for sharing his thoughts on coronavirus and the government response on social media in recent weeks .
He had urged fans to “ look beyond the headlines and government propaganda ” in a lengthy post on Twitter .

Matt Le Tissier, Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson were axed last month, with Sky pundits reportedly being given the chance to replace them for the new-look show
Sky Sports will reportedly hold live auditions for new Soccer Saturday pundits after axing Matt Le Tissier, Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson.
Jeff Stelling hosted Saturday's shortened version of the show providing updates from the first round of the Carabao Cup.
But the popular presenter is yet to commit to Sky for the rest of the season, amid speculation he may quit the show after 25 years.
Paul Merson, Clinton Morrison and Glen Johnson are among those in the running to land permanent slots on the new-look Soccer Saturday, according to the Daily Mail.
And Chris Kamara - revered for his hilarious and often gaffe-prone pitchside updates - could swap stadiums for the studio with a place on the panel.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Other pundits who could be in the running for a place on the panel include Danny Gabbidon and Jamie Mackie, with Sky aiming for greater diversity of years of the programme being dominated by white, middle-aged men.
Le Tissier, Nicholas and Thompson were axed last month after amassing more than 50 years' service between them.
Sky had been cutting staff numbers, with Scott Minto also losing his job.
The broadcaster said: “We are changing some parts of our football coverage.
"Matt, Charlie and Phil have done a great job for us over the years, and they will leave us with our sincere thanks and very best wishes.”
Stelling paid a heartfelt tribute to his colleagues, writing on Twitter at the time: "One of my saddest days ever at Sky Sports with the departure of three of my best mates.
"They have been part of a team that for me was the best."
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Le Tissier had come under fire before being dismissed from the show for sharing his thoughts on coronavirus and the government response on social media in recent weeks.
He had urged fans to “look beyond the headlines and government propaganda” in a lengthy post on Twitter.


thedailymirror--2020-09-05--BGT fans 'work out' deadly act after noticing 'trap door' and a big 'mistake'

Britain 's Got Talent viewers may have solved how one contestant managed his utterly horrifying act on Saturday night 's first semi-final - or at least how he survived it .
Judges Amanda Holden , David Walliams , Alesha Dixon and Ashley Banjo , who is replacing an injured Simon Cowell , were left on the edge of their seats as James Stott left his life in their hands .
The super dangerous act left many fearing he might be seriously hurt on TV .
But now , some viewers think they have spotted how he pulled it off - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his favour .
They noticed something towards the end of the performance , that made his box different to the others he was n't in - while another theory come off the back of this .
As many noticed the table he was sitting on survived the weight crashing on top of it , others believed they had spotted a secret trap door while - one viewer claimed to notice multiple hidden cards in the assistant 's hand , ready to be picked by the judges .
James initially spoke on a video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and on the stage were five numbered cardboard boxes , one of which he was in .
Above each box was a tonne in weight , rigged on a rope directly above where he might be .
One at a time , each judge had to choose a coloured card which had a number representing each box on the back .
After choosing a card , they were told their number and had to go up to a detonator and press it when ready .
The rigged weight would then be released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crushing it compeltely .
The audience began gasping and screaming as each judge released their number .
It came to the final two boxes , with James in one of them , and Ashley had to choose which one to crush .
He went with number two and as he pressed the detonator and crushed that box , suddenly the camera went funny and James was no longer on the screen .
As everyone gasped , the judges and hosts Ant and Dec looked around nervously as nothing happened .
Unsure if James @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he suddenly used a knife to cut his way out of the box that had not been crushed .
To prove it was n't a set-up , he then pressed the detonator to confirm that the weight above him would have dropped and crushed the box .
But eagle-eyed fans think there was more to it than that , after several began to notice that the table that the box he was in was rested on did not break .
When the other four boxes were crushed , the table went with them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Taking to Twitter , viewers speculated there was something about this that was key in proving that he may not have been in danger after all , or that he knew his box would never have been picked by the judges .
One viewer said : `` Why was the box he was in the only one that didn ’ t break the table !
How fake haha . ''
Another tweeted : `` Got to be a reason his table did n't collapse . ''
A third added : `` Why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pieces like the others did ?
The weight just landed on top of the table ... Rigged ! ''
This was echoed by another fan who said : `` Why didn ’ t the weight break the table then . ''
Another said : `` Interesting that the table that had the box on with the marine in didn ’ t break but all the others did .
Maybe because the weight above his box wasn ’ t a ton so if it did fall it him in the box it wouldn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meanwhile , another theory read : `` lol see how the last table did n't break that 's cause there 's trapped door such b*****ks . ''
this show . ''
This does n't explain though how he knew the judges would n't have picked his box , but one viewer had this worked out too .
They added : `` Maybe that just happened because he ’ s got shit loads of envelopes in his hand . ''
Britain 's Got Talent airs Saturdays at 8pm on ITV .

Britain's Got Talent 2020: First Finalist confirmed with second to be revealed next week
Britain's Got Talent 2020: First Finalist confirmed with second to be revealed next week
BGT viewers were convinced they had rumbled something about James Stott's terrifying act in the semi-final
Britain's Got Talent viewers may have solved how one contestant managed his utterly horrifying act on Saturday night's first semi-final - or at least how he survived it.
Judges Amanda Holden, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon and Ashley Banjo, who is replacing an injured Simon Cowell, were left on the edge of their seats as James Stott left his life in their hands.
The super dangerous act left many fearing he might be seriously hurt on TV.
But now, some viewers think they have spotted how he pulled it off - or at least something that worked in his favour.
They noticed something towards the end of the performance, that made his box different to the others he wasn't in - while another theory come off the back of this.
As many noticed the table he was sitting on survived the weight crashing on top of it, others believed they had spotted a secret trap door while - one viewer claimed to notice multiple hidden cards in the assistant's hand, ready to be picked by the judges.
Image: ITV) ITV)
James initially spoke on a video played on a screen in the studio, and on the stage were five numbered cardboard boxes, one of which he was in.
Above each box was a tonne in weight, rigged on a rope directly above where he might be.
One at a time, each judge had to choose a coloured card which had a number representing each box on the back.
After choosing a card, they were told their number and had to go up to a detonator and press it when ready.
Image: ITV) ITV)
The rigged weight would then be released, and landed on the chosen box crushing it compeltely. The audience began gasping and screaming as each judge released their number.
It came to the final two boxes, with James in one of them, and Ashley had to choose which one to crush.
He went with number two and as he pressed the detonator and crushed that box, suddenly the camera went funny and James was no longer on the screen.
As everyone gasped, the judges and hosts Ant and Dec looked around nervously as nothing happened.
Unsure if James was okay, they were relieved when he suddenly used a knife to cut his way out of the box that had not been crushed.
Image: ITV) ITV)
To prove it wasn't a set-up, he then pressed the detonator to confirm that the weight above him would have dropped and crushed the box.
But eagle-eyed fans think there was more to it than that, after several began to notice that the table that the box he was in was rested on did not break.
When the other four boxes were crushed, the table went with them and collapsed, while his did not.
Taking to Twitter, viewers speculated there was something about this that was key in proving that he may not have been in danger after all, or that he knew his box would never have been picked by the judges.
One viewer said: "Why was the box he was in the only one that didn’t break the table ! How fake haha."
Another tweeted: "Got to be a reason his table didn't collapse."
A third added: "Why didn’t the table 4 smash to pieces like the others did? The weight just landed on top of the table... Rigged!"
This was echoed by another fan who said: "Why didn’t the weight break the table then."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Another said: "Interesting that the table that had the box on with the marine in didn’t break but all the others did. Maybe because the weight above his box wasn’t a ton so if it did fall it him in the box it wouldn’t have hurt him?"
Meanwhile, another theory read: "lol see how the last table didn't break that's cause there's trapped door such b*****ks." this show."
This doesn't explain though how he knew the judges wouldn't have picked his box, but one viewer had this worked out too.
They added: "Maybe that just happened because he’s got shit loads of envelopes in his hand."
Britain's Got Talent airs Saturdays at 8pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-09-05--Gino D'Acampo says his wife Jessica isn't jealous of women surrounding him on TV

Gino D'Acampo has been reassured his wife Jessica is n't jealous of any women surrounding him in the TV world .
The high-profile couple have been married for 18 years since they tied the knot in 2002 after falling in love at age 18 .
Celeb chef Gino , 44 , confessed being in TV he 's flanked by women all of the time and he 's got more than 700 women in his restaurants .
And the Italian loves it that way because he claims women `` are more interesting than men '' in a cheeky comment .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the green eyed monster .
He told Weekend magazine : `` I employ more than 700 women in my restaurants .
In TV , I 'm surrounded by women .
I love it .
Women are more interesting than men , but my wife loves it too .
`` She does n't get jealous .
She understands that if you want to be unfaithful , you 'll do it anyway .
It 's a matter of trust . ''
He added : `` My friends ' girlfriends stopped them doing things , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of freedom . ''
Gino has three children - Luciano , 18 , Rocco , 15 , and Mia , eight - with his wife Jessica .
They first laid eyes on each other while they worked together at Sylvester Stallone ’ s restaurant in Marbella , Spain .

Celeb chef Gino D'Acampo confessed being in TV he's flanked by women all of the time and he's got more than 700 women in his restaurants but he insisted his wife Jessica never gets jealous
Gino D'Acampo claims his wife Jessica isn't jealous of women surrounding him on TV
Gino D'Acampo has been reassured his wife Jessica isn't jealous of any women surrounding him in the TV world.
The high-profile couple have been married for 18 years since they tied the knot in 2002 after falling in love at age 18.
Celeb chef Gino, 44, confessed being in TV he's flanked by women all of the time and he's got more than 700 women in his restaurants.
And the Italian loves it that way because he claims women "are more interesting than men" in a cheeky comment.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
But Gino insisted his wife doesn't suffer from the green eyed monster.
He told Weekend magazine : "I employ more than 700 women in my restaurants. In TV, I'm surrounded by women. I love it. Women are more interesting than men, but my wife loves it too.
"She doesn't get jealous. She understands that if you want to be unfaithful, you'll do it anyway. It's a matter of trust."
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
He added: "My friends' girlfriends stopped them doing things, but from day one Jessica gave me a lot of freedom."
Gino has three children - Luciano, 18, Rocco, 15, and Mia, eight - with his wife Jessica.
Their love story spans back 25 years.
They first laid eyes on each other while they worked together at Sylvester Stallone’s restaurant in Marbella, Spain.


thedailymirror--2020-09-05--Britain's Got Talent judges pose for socially-distanced selfie behind the scenes

The Britain 's Got Talent judging panel got together for a socially-distanced selfie after Saturday 's first show .
All four stars , including Amanda Holden , Alesha Dixon , David Walliams and Ashley Banjo enjoyed a successful first night back for the new series .
Taking to Instagram , 49-year-old Amanda posted a behind-the-scenes snap with her co-stars , minus head judge Simon Cowell who has been suffering with a back injury .
The celebrities all looked chuffed after putting on an epic show for the viewers at home .
`` Hope you enjoyed @ bgt tonight !
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
# BGT # BritainsGotTalent , '' the Heart Breakfast presenter penned beside their gorgeous group photo .
Fans definitely agreed , as many flocked to the comments section to share their thoughts on Saturday 's show .
One person wrote : `` What a show .
The comedian was the right choice to put through and I hope the father and son magicians go through on the public vote .
By the way ... .you looked stunning x '' A second added : `` Brill , and you was beautiful as always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you .
❤ '' another sweetly penned .
The celebrity judges were all glammed up , with the girls wearing sparkly dresses and the boys looking smart .
Diversity 's Ashley Banjo looked ultra cool in a beanie hat and gilet , while David wore a suit .
Viewers noticed Simon Cowell was MIA from the show 's judging panel on Saturday .
However they soon remembered the music mogul had been in a serious bike crash just last month , and was hospitalised .
`` We hope you have a speedy recovery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SimonCowell , '' a fan tweeted .
As another commented : `` Watching @ BGT So nice to see @ antanddec on TV again .
`` Weird there 's no audience there but nice that audience can watch virtually through video call showing on big screen .
`` Wishing @ SimonCowell a speedy recovery , I 'm sure he 's watching from home too # BGT x '' However the show proved to be a hit amongst eager viewers who were watching from home on Saturday night .
The four judges pulled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went on .
Speaking about her co-star on Lorraine yesterday , Amanda revealed Simon is thankfully getting better .
She told the host : `` He is doing really well !
`` One of the producers actually told me she 'd had a conversation with him…he 's sounding really happy and healthy .
`` We just want him to take the time to recover .
You know what he 's like , he 's a workaholic ! ''
*Britain 's Got Talent airs Saturdays at 8pm on ITV .
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The Britain's Got Talent judges got together for a smiley selfie after a successful first episode of the new series - without head judge Simon Cowell
Britain's Got Talent judges pose for socially-distanced selfie behind the scenes
The Britain's Got Talent judging panel got together for a socially-distanced selfie after Saturday's first show.
All four stars, including Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and Ashley Banjo enjoyed a successful first night back for the new series.
Taking to Instagram, 49-year-old Amanda posted a behind-the-scenes snap with her co-stars, minus head judge Simon Cowell who has been suffering with a back injury.
The celebrities all looked chuffed after putting on an epic show for the viewers at home.
"Hope you enjoyed @bgt tonight! I certainly did! Welcome back @ashleybanjoram! #BGT #BritainsGotTalent," the Heart Breakfast presenter penned beside their gorgeous group photo.
Image: noholdenback/Instagram) noholdenback/Instagram)
Fans definitely agreed, as many flocked to the comments section to share their thoughts on Saturday's show.
One person wrote: "What a show. The comedian was the right choice to put through and I hope the father and son magicians go through on the public vote. By the way....you looked stunning x"
A second added: "Brill, and you was beautiful as always x"
Image: ITV) ITV)
"Looking great all of you. ❤" another sweetly penned.
The celebrity judges were all glammed up, with the girls wearing sparkly dresses and the boys looking smart.
Diversity's Ashley Banjo looked ultra cool in a beanie hat and gilet, while David wore a suit.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Viewers noticed Simon Cowell was MIA from the show's judging panel on Saturday.
However they soon remembered the music mogul had been in a serious bike crash just last month, and was hospitalised.
"We hope you have a speedy recovery & we are praying for you. @SimonCowell," a fan tweeted.
As another commented: "Watching @BGT So nice to see @antanddec on TV again.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"Weird there's no audience there but nice that audience can watch virtually through video call showing on big screen.
"Wishing @SimonCowell a speedy recovery, I'm sure he's watching from home too #BGT x"
However the show proved to be a hit amongst eager viewers who were watching from home on Saturday night.
The four judges pulled together to make sure the show still went on.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Speaking about her co-star on Lorraine yesterday, Amanda revealed Simon is thankfully getting better.
She told the host: "He is doing really well!
"One of the producers actually told me she'd had a conversation with him…he's sounding really happy and healthy.
"We just want him to take the time to recover. You know what he's like, he's a workaholic!"
*Britain's Got Talent airs Saturdays at 8pm on ITV.
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