thedailymirror--2020-11-20--Curtis Pritchard says AJ hasn't been able to show off personality on I'm A Celeb

Curtis Pritchard insists his brother needs a better chance to let his personality shine through .
AJ 's currently doing battle with the wet and the wind on I 'm A Celebrity , with brother Curtis saying he has a lot of character to offer .
Appearing on Vick Hope 's spin-off show The Daily Drop , Curtis said that AJ had left his Strictly Come Dancing gig to show more of himself .
`` AJ left Strictly to show his personality off , '' he remarked , `` and if you want the honest truth , I have n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where have you been ?
I 'm missing you !
`` I want him to do a trial , scream , cry , maybe get a little bit scared ... '' And asked by Vick to reveal what it would take to truly spook dancer AJ , Curtis laughed : `` He told me not to say , but rats and small spaces . ''
Curtis added that last night 's trial , Trapped Door , would have really tested AJ 's nerves .
Instead , it was trial veteran Jordan North @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perfect 12 meals back to camp .
AJ 's already left viewers in stitches with the reveal of his luxury item .
While Curtis said he would have taken a photograph of a loved one , AJ opted for hair cream .
`` He wanted a picture of [ girlfriend Abby Quinlen ] , '' Curtis laughed , `` but he chose the hair cream . ''
I 'm A Celeb 's back this evening , with Olympic gold medallist Sir Mo Farah take on Fort Locks .
A first look for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scream in terror as he hunts for keys to unlock those precious stars .
Last night saw Jordan squeeze through a tunnel among a flood of critters in Trapped Door .
And despite his phobia of confined spaces , Jordan was `` absolutely buzzing '' that they could all go to their sleeping bags with full bellies .
That included the two latecomers Ruthie and opera singer Russell Watson .
It was the third trial Jordan has tackled .
He admitted to being more scared than he ever had in his life during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ locked underground with only Shane Richie and snakes for company .
Jordan , Vernon Kay and Beverley Callard took on the notorious eating challenge , chowing down on some truly grim animal body parts .
*I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
airs tonight on ITV at 9pm .

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AJ Pritchard's brother Curtis says he needs more screen time on I'm A Celeb to show off his true personality
Curtis Pritchard complains AJ hasn't been able to show off personality on I'm A Celeb
Curtis Pritchard insists his brother needs a better chance to let his personality shine through.
AJ's currently doing battle with the wet and the wind on I'm A Celebrity, with brother Curtis saying he has a lot of character to offer.
Appearing on Vick Hope's spin-off show The Daily Drop, Curtis said that AJ had left his Strictly Come Dancing gig to show more of himself.
"AJ left Strictly to show his personality off," he remarked, "and if you want the honest truth, I haven't seen enough of him.
"AJ, where have you been? I'm missing you!
"I want him to do a trial, scream, cry, maybe get a little bit scared..."
Image: ITV) ITV)
And asked by Vick to reveal what it would take to truly spook dancer AJ, Curtis laughed: "He told me not to say, but rats and small spaces."
Curtis added that last night's trial, Trapped Door, would have really tested AJ's nerves.
Instead, it was trial veteran Jordan North who took it on, bringing a perfect 12 meals back to camp.
AJ's already left viewers in stitches with the reveal of his luxury item.
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Image: ITV) ITV)
While Curtis said he would have taken a photograph of a loved one, AJ opted for hair cream.
"He wanted a picture of [girlfriend Abby Quinlen]," Curtis laughed, "but he chose the hair cream."
I'm A Celeb's back this evening, with Olympic gold medallist Sir Mo Farah take on Fort Locks.
A first look for the episode sees the runner fall over and scream in terror as he hunts for keys to unlock those precious stars.
Last night saw Jordan squeeze through a tunnel among a flood of critters in Trapped Door.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
And despite his phobia of confined spaces, Jordan was "absolutely buzzing" that they could all go to their sleeping bags with full bellies.
That included the two latecomers Ruthie and opera singer Russell Watson.
It was the third trial Jordan has tackled.
Image: ITV) ITV)
He admitted to being more scared than he ever had in his life during Viper Vault, in which he was locked underground with only Shane Richie and snakes for company.
Jordan, Vernon Kay and Beverley Callard took on the notorious eating challenge, chowing down on some truly grim animal body parts.
*I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! airs tonight on ITV at 9pm.


thedailymirror--2020-11-20--This Morning fans in stitches after viewer's confrontational reaction

Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes offered viewers a chance to win wads of cash on Friday 's This Morning .
And during the show 's famous Spin to Win game , the TV favourites called a number of callers in hopes that they would answer with the special passcode so that they could play the game .
Several viewers missed out on taking part as their phones went to voicemail but eventually someone picked up - but the said 'hello ' instead of the secret message .
Fancying a chat with the caller - despite them not qualifying for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's your name ? ''
The caller - who had no idea that she had the ITV stars on the end of the line - confrontational replied : `` Who wants to know ? ''
The awkward reaction left Ruth and Eamonn in fits of giggles as they understood that the lady on the phone did not realise she was on TV .
Viewers also found the TV moment hilarious and took to Twitter to laugh at the unexpected moment .
One typed : `` Why 'd you want to know that '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` Absolutely SCREAMING at that iconic woman ‘ Who wants to know that ?
’ # ThisMorning . ''
Another joked : `` Eamonn : what ’ s your name caller : why do you want to know ?
# ThisMorning . ''
Others micro-blogged : `` Who wants to know # thismorning Love her '' and `` What ’ s you ’ re name who wants to know @ RuthieeL @ EamonnHolmes @ thismorning # ThisMorning that was hilarious . ''
This Morning continues on weekday mornings on ITV from @ @

Ruth and Eamonn in stitches as viewer quizzes them on why they want to know name
Ruth and Eamonn in stitches as viewer quizzes them on why they want to know name
One Spin to Win hopeful was caught off-guard when Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes asked them their name
This Morning fans in stitches after suspicious viewer's confrontational Spin to Win reaction
Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes offered viewers a chance to win wads of cash on Friday's This Morning.
And during the show's famous Spin to Win game, the TV favourites called a number of callers in hopes that they would answer with the special passcode so that they could play the game.
Several viewers missed out on taking part as their phones went to voicemail but eventually someone picked up - but the said 'hello' instead of the secret message.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Fancying a chat with the caller - despite them not qualifying for the game - Eamonn asked: "What's your name?"
The caller - who had no idea that she had the ITV stars on the end of the line - confrontational replied: "Who wants to know?"
Image: ITV) ITV)
The awkward reaction left Ruth and Eamonn in fits of giggles as they understood that the lady on the phone did not realise she was on TV.
Viewers also found the TV moment hilarious and took to Twitter to laugh at the unexpected moment.
One typed: "Why'd you want to know that" Awkward #ThisMorning."
Image: ITV) ITV)
A second added: "Absolutely SCREAMING at that iconic woman ‘Who wants to know that?’ #ThisMorning."
Another joked: "Eamonn: what’s your name caller: why do you want to know? #ThisMorning."
Others micro-blogged: "Who wants to know #thismorning Love her" and "What’s you’re name who wants to know @RuthieeL @EamonnHolmes @thismorning #ThisMorning that was hilarious."
This Morning continues on weekday mornings on ITV from 10am.


thedailymirror--2020-11-20--Fantasy Football GW9 injury news - Liverpool, Man United, Chelsea and more

Fantasy Premier League players whose teams feature multiple Liverpool players may have to make a few transfers ahead of FPL GW9 .
The Reds will be missing Mohamed Salah , the third-highest scorer in the FPL so far in this 2020/21 campaign , with further injury doubts over captain Jordan Henderson , defender Trent Alexander-Arnold , younger Rhys Williams and midfielder Thiago .
Key players such as Joe Gomez , Fabinho , Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Virgil van Dijk will all be missing too against Leicester City this weekend .
For Manchester United , players such as Marcus Rashford , Harry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Jesse Lingard , Eric Bailly are all injury concerns , with the FPL giving these players a 75 % chance of featuring in their clash with West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford .
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Here is the latest injury news across every Premier League team ahead of FPL Gameweek 9 , with information gathered from the official FPL website .
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Here's all the latest Premier League injury news ahead of Fantasy Football/FPL Gameweek 9, with injury concerns around players such as Jordan Henderson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Marcus Rashford, Harry Maguire, Thiago and more.
Fantasy Premier League players whose teams feature multiple Liverpool players may have to make a few transfers ahead of FPL GW9.
The Reds will be missing Mohamed Salah, the third-highest scorer in the FPL so far in this 2020/21 campaign, with further injury doubts over captain Jordan Henderson, defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, younger Rhys Williams and midfielder Thiago. Key players such as Joe Gomez, Fabinho, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Virgil van Dijk will all be missing too against Leicester City this weekend.
For Manchester United, players such as Marcus Rashford, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Mason Greenwood, Jesse Lingard, Eric Bailly are all injury concerns, with the FPL giving these players a 75% chance of featuring in their clash with West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford.
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Chelsea could be missing both Thiago Silva and Kai Havertz this weekend, with Christian Pulisic ruled out.
Remember, you will have until 11am on Saturday November 21 to finalise your teams ahead of GW9 of the 2020/21 FPL season, which is a new rule change for this campaign.
Here is the latest injury news across every Premier League team ahead of FPL Gameweek 9, with information gathered from the official FPL website.
Arsenal
Pablo Mari - Lack of Match Fitness - 25% chance of playing
Calum Chambers - Lack of Match Fitness - 25% chance of playing
Reiss Nelson - Knock - 75% chance of playing
Mohamed Elneny - Out with Illness (expected back November 29)
Thomas Partey - Out with Thigh Injury (Unknown return date)
Sead Kolasinac - Out with Illness (expected back November 29)
Gabriel Martinelli - Out with Knee Injury (expected back December 31)
Matteo Guendouzi - Joined Hertha Berlin (loan)
Lucas Torreira - Joined Atletico Madrid (loan)
Sokratis - Not included in Arsenal's 25-man PL squad
Mesut Ozil - Not included in Arsenal's 25-man PL squad
Aston Villa
Tom Heaton - Lack of Match Fitness - 25% chance of playing
Wesley Moraes - Out with Knee Injury (unknown return date)
Bjorn Engels - Out with Thigh Injury (unknown return date)
Frederic Guilbert - Out with Hip Injury (unknown return date)
James Bree - Joined Luton Town (permanent transfer)
Mbwana Samatta - Joined Fenerbahce (permanent transfer)
Indiana Vassilev - Joined Burton Albion (loan)
Orjan Nyland - Contract Terminated
Jota - Contract Ended
Henri Lansbury - Not included in Aston Villa's 25-man PL squad
Brighton
Jose Izquierdo - Lack of Match Fitness - 25% chance of playing
Leandro Trossard - Thigh Injury - 50% chance of playing
Aaron Connolly - Hamstring Injury - 75% chance of playing
Christian Walton - Lack of Match Fitness - 75% chance of playing
Davy Propper - Illness - 75% chance of playing
Alexis Mac Allister - Out with Illness (expected back November 28)
Florin Andone - Out with Knee Injury (unknown return date)
Aaron Mooy - Joined Shanghai SIPG (permanent transfer)
Martin Montoya - Joined Real Betis (permanent transfer)
Shane Duffy - Joined Celtic (loan)
Glenn Murray - Joined Watford (loan)
Matthew Clarke - Joined Derby (loan)
Burnley
Charlie Taylor - Achilles Injury - 75% chance of playing
Johann Gudmundsson - Calf Injury - 75% chance of playing
Robbie Brady - Hamstring Injury - 75% chance of playing
Eric Pieters - Calf Injury - 75% chance of playing
Dale Stephens - Hamstring Injury - 25% chance of playing
Jack Cork - Out with Ankle Injury (unknown return date)
Ben Gibson - Joined Norwich City (loan)
Chelsea
Thiago Silva - Fatigue - 25% chance of playing
Kai Havertz - Lack of Match Fitness - 25% chance of playing
Christian Pulisic - Out with Hamstring Injury (expected back December 5)
Crystal Palace
Eberechi Eze - Muscle Injury - 75% chance of playing
Luka Milivojevic - Suspended until December 6
Wayne Hennessey - Out with Muscle Injury (unknown return date)
Conor Wickham - Out with Unknown Injury (unknown return date)
Nathan Ferguson - Out with Knee Injury (unknown return date)
Ryan Inniss - Joined Charlton Athletic
Everton
Richarlison - Ankle Injury - 75% chance of playing
Seamus Coleman - Hamstring Injury - 50% chance of playing
Allan - Unknown - 75% chance of playing
Fabian Delph - Knock - 75% chance of playing
Jean-Philippe Gbamin - Out with Achilles Injury (expected back November 28)
Moise Kean - Joined Paris Saint-Germain (loan)
Fulham
Mario Lemina - Knock - 50% chance of playing
Kenny Tete - Out with Calf Injury (unknown return date)
Aboubakar Kamara - Suspended until November 28
Terence Kongolo - Out with Foot Injury (unknown return date)
Marcus Bettinelli - Joined Middlesbrough (loan)
Alfie Mawson - Joined Bristol City (loan)
Steven Sessengnon - Joined Bristol City (loan)
Cyrus Christie - Joined Nottingham Forest (loan)
Josh Onomah - Not included in Fulham's 25-man PL squad
Kevin McDonald - Not included in Fulham's 25-man PL squad
Stefan Johansen - Not included in Fulham's 25-man PL squad
Jean Michael Seri - Not included in Fulham's 25-man PL squad
Anthony Knockaert - Joined Nottingham Forest (loan)
Leeds United
Ezgjan Alioski - Hamstring Injury - 75% chance of playing
Jamie Shackleton - Muscle Injury - 75% chance of playing
Rodrigo - Self Isolating (expected back November 22)
Kalvin Phillips - Out with Shoulder Injury (expected back December 5)
Diego Llorente - Out with Muscle Injury (unknown return date)
Adam Forshaw - Out with Hip Injury (unknown return date)
Jay-Roy Grot - Out with Knee Injury (unknown return date)
Mateusz Bogusz - Joined UD Logrones (loan)
Jordan Stevens - Joined Swindon Town (loan)
Kamil Miazek - Contract Ended
Barry Douglas - Joined Blackburn Rovers (loan)
Leicester City
Wesley Fofana - Knee Injury - 75% chance of playing
Caglar Soyuncu - Out with Muscle Injury (expected back January 16)
Timothy Castagne - Out with Hamstring Injury (expected back November 21)
Wilfried Ndidi - Out with Groin Injury (expected back December 19)
Ricardo Pereira - Out with Knee Injury (expected back December 5)
Daniel Amartey - Out with Knee Injury (unknown return date)
Filip Benkovic - Joined Cardiff City (loan)
Adrien Silva - Joined Sampdoria
Matty James - Joined Barnsley (loan)
Liverpool
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
Jordan Henderson - Muscle Injury - 75% chance of playing
Rhys Williams - Hip Injury - 75% chance of playing
Trent Alexander-Arnold - Calf Injury - 50% chance of playing
Thiago - Knock - 25% chance of playing
Mohamed Salah - Illness (Expected back November 28)
Fabinho - Out with Muscle Injury (unknown return date)
Joe Gomez - Out with Knee Injury (unknown return date)
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - Out with Knee Injury (unknown return date)
Virgil van Dijk - Out with Knee Injury (unknown return date)
Harry Wilson - Joined Cardiff City (loan)
Harvey Elliott - Joined Blackburn Rovers (loan)
Manchester City
Raheem Sterling - Calf Injury - 75% chance of playing
Nathan Ake - Hamstring Injury - 75% chance of playing
Benjamin Mendy - Muscle Injury - 50% chance of playing
Fernandinho - Out with Muscle Injury (expected back December 5)
Sergio Aguero - Out with Knee Injury (expected back November 21)
Claudio Bravo - Joined Real Betis (permanent transfer)
Nicolas Otamendi - Joined Benfica (permanent transfer)
Manchester United
Marcus Rashford - Shoulder Injury - 75% chance of playing
Harry Maguire - Foot Injury - 75% chance of playing
Victor Lindelof - Back Injury - 75% chance of playing
Mason Greenwood - Illness - 75% chance of playing
Jesse Lingard - Unknown - 75% chance of playing
Eric Bailly - Unknown - 75% chance of playing
Luke Shaw - Out with Hamstring Injury (expected back December 12)
Phil Jones -Not included in Man United's 25-man PL squad
Sergio Romero - Not included in Man United's 25-man PL squad
Chris Smalling - Joined AS Roma (permanent)
James Garner - Joined Watford (loan)
Tahith Chong - Joined Werder Bremen (Loan)
Diogo Dalot - Joined AC Milan (loan)
Andreas Pereira - Joined Lazio (loan)
Newcastle United
Callum Wilson - Hamstring Injury - 75% chance of playing
Jonjo Shelvey - Lack of Match Fitness - 50% chance of playing
Matt Ritchie - Lack of Match Fitness - 50% chance of playing
Ryan Fraser - Hamstring Injury - 50% chance of playing
Paul Dummett - Out with Hamstring Injury (unknown return date)
Martin Dubravka - Out with Heel Injury (unknown return date)
Dwight Gayle - Out with Knee Injury (expected back January 12)
Florian Lejeune - Joined Deportivo Alaves (loan)
Kalland Watts - Joined Plymouth (loan)
Yoshinori Muto - Joined Eibar (loan)
Christian Atsu - Not included in Newcastle United's 25-man PL squad
Rolando Aarons - Not included in Newcastle United's 25-man PL squad
Sheffield United
Enda Stevens - Knee Injury - 75% chance of playing
Rhian Brewster - Knock - 75% chance of playing
John Egan - Head Injury - 75% chance of playing
John Fleck - Out with Back Injury (expected back November 28)
Jack O'Connell - Out with Knee Injury (unknown return date)
Lys Mousset - Out with Toe Injury (expected back December 5)
Luke Freeman - Joined Nottingham Forest (loan)
Simon Moore - Not included in Sheffield United's 25-man PL squad
Southampton
James Ward-Prowse - Hamstring Injury - 75% chance of playing
Ryan Bertrand - Hamstring Injury - 75% chance of playing
William Smallbone - Thigh Injury - 75% chance of playing
Mohammed Salisu - Lack of Match Fitness - 75% chance of playing
Danny Ings - Out with Knee Injury (expected back December 19)
Angus Gunn- Joined Stoke City (loan)
Sofiane Boufal - Joined Angers (loan)
Josh Sims - Joined Doncaster Rovers (loan)
Tottenham Hotspur
Tanguy Ndombele - Foot Injury - 75% chance of playing
Steven Bergwijn - Unknown - 75% chance of playing
Japhet Tanganga - Lack of Match Fitness - 75% chance of playing
Matt Doherty - Illness (expected back November 29)
Erik Lamela - Out with Unknown (expected back November 21)
Danny Rose - Not included in Spurs' 25-man PL squad
Oliver Skipp - Joined Norwich City (loan)
Ryan Sessegnon - Joined Hoffenheim (loan)
Juan Foyth - Joined Villarreal (loan)
Cameron Carter-Vickers - Joined Bournemouth (loan)
West Bromwich Albion
Sam Field - Out with Knee Injury (expected back November 28)
Hal Robson-Kanu - Out with Arm Injury (expected back November 28)
Kenneth Zohore - Joined Millwall (loan)
Jonathan Leko - Joined Birmingham City (permanent)
Ahmed Hegazi - Joined Al-Ittihad (loan)
West Ham United
Angelo Ogbonna - Groin Injury - 75% chance of playing
Michail Antonio - Hamstring Injury - 50% chance of playing
Mark Noble - Rib Injury - 25% chance of playing
Andriy Yarmolenko - Illness - 25% chance of playing
Felipe Anderson - Joined Porto (loan)
Jack Wilshere - Left club
Roberto - Joined Real Valladolid (permanent)
Albian Ajeti - Joined Celtic (permanent)
Jordan Hugill - Joined Norwich City (permanent)
Wolves
Conor Coady - Lack of Match Fitness - 75% chance of playing
Rayan Ait Nouri - Muscle Injury - 75% chance of playing
Jonny Otto - Out with Knee Injury (unknown return date)
Ruben Vinagre - Joined Olympiacos (loan)
Matija Sarkic - Joined Shrewsbury Town (loan)
Ryan Bennett - Joined Swansea City (permanent)
Bruno Jordao - Joined Famalicao (loan)
Morgan Gibbs-White - Joined Swansea City (loan)
Leo Bonatini - Joined Grasshopper Club Zurich (loan)
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thedailymirror--2020-11-20--Couple's horror after finding huge huntsman spider lurking in Amazon package

A couple were left horrified after they found a huge huntsman spider in their Amazon delivery parcel .
Mark and Gemma Smith ordered some Christmas decorations from the online retail giant .
The box sat in their house for two days after being delivered before arachnophobe Gemma opened it and spotted the giant , 10cm wide spider on the packing paper .
Gemma , 38 , screamed and flung it across the room fearing there could be more of them inside .
She then called her husband who was at work and he raced home .
The spooked couple then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their conservatory .
Gemma said today : `` I opened up the parcel and I said 'Holy fk' '' I did n't know if there were any more in there . ''
Singer Gemma is terrified of spiders after a traumatising experience as a child .
`` I was in my dad 's car when I was six and there was a nest of spiders in the corner .
`` It burst open and they fell on me . ''
Mark , 45 , who lives with Gemma and their three kids in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I was so shocked to see it .
`` I was at work she rang me and said ' I have just had the most scary thing happen to me ' .
`` She has arachnophobia because of this bad experience with spiders as a kid .
`` It was on top of the packing paper .
`` She just chucked it in the conservatory . ''
Musician Mark added : `` I said 'Do you know if it 's alive ? '
, but she did not know '' She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I do n't know where the package came from in the world .
`` It must have been alive when it got in there . ''
There are a variety of huntsman spiders - the second largest in the world - which are native to Australia and Asia .
Spider expert Samantha Nixon , based in Brisbane , Australia said it was a Huntsman - renowned for their size and speed .
They are known to bite humans but are unlikely to kill them .
She said today : `` This is indeed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are large and fast , their venom is fortunately harmless to humans .
`` At most it causes some mild to moderate pain . ''
The couple - parents to Abigail , seven , Isabel , five and seven-week-old Jenson - ordered the £32.99 Set of three Light-Up Christmas Boxes last Saturday .
It arrived on Monday but it sat in their house unopened until Wednesday .
Mark posted a photo of the spider on Facebook and said : `` Poor arachnophobic Gem opened a box from Amazon to find this huge spider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
It looks like a Huntsman but I 'm no spider expert .
Whatever it is , it ai n't from the UK . ''
He added : `` Here 's my favourite line from the Huntsman Spider wiki.. .
'They are able to travel extremely quickly , often using a springing jump while running , and walk on walls and even on ceilings .
`` They also tend to exhibit a 'cling ' reflex if picked up , making them difficult to shake off and much more likely to bite . '
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Steve Martin said : `` If threatened , a huntsman spider will `` play dead '' , to avoid danger . ''
Mark added : `` Better check the bin to make sure it 's still there ! ''
`` I 'd have been burning it , after screaming like a girl for five minutes anyway '' PS for future reference , what did she order ? ''
Marcin Piasecki quipped : `` When I said Amazon I meant the company , not the forest , jeezus ! ''
Richard Jewer said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday deal list ? ''
Amazon has been approached for comment .

Mark and Gemma Smith, from Shanklin, Isle of Wight, made the horrifying discovery after ordering Christmas decorations from the online retail giant
A couple were left horrified after they found a huge huntsman spider in their Amazon delivery parcel.
Mark and Gemma Smith ordered some Christmas decorations from the online retail giant.
The box sat in their house for two days after being delivered before arachnophobe Gemma opened it and spotted the giant, 10cm wide spider on the packing paper.
Gemma, 38, screamed and flung it across the room fearing there could be more of them inside.
She then called her husband who was at work and he raced home.
The spooked couple then found the venomous Huntsman spider dead in their conservatory.
Gemma said today: "I opened up the parcel and I said 'Holy fk'
"I literally chucked the box.
"I didn't know if there were any more in there."
Image: Triangle News) Triangle News)
Singer Gemma is terrified of spiders after a traumatising experience as a child.
"I was in my dad's car when I was six and there was a nest of spiders in the corner.
"It burst open and they fell on me."
Mark, 45, who lives with Gemma and their three kids in Shanklin, Isle of Wight, said: "I was so shocked to see it.
"I was at work she rang me and said 'I have just had the most scary thing happen to me'.
"She has arachnophobia because of this bad experience with spiders as a kid.
"It was on top of the packing paper.
"She just chucked it in the conservatory."
Musician Mark added: "I said 'Do you know if it's alive?', but she did not know
"She just said it was massive.
"I don't know where the package came from in the world.
"It must have been alive when it got in there."
Image: Triangle News) Triangle News)
There are a variety of huntsman spiders - the second largest in the world - which are native to Australia and Asia.
Spider expert Samantha Nixon, based in Brisbane, Australia said it was a Huntsman - renowned for their size and speed.
They are known to bite humans but are unlikely to kill them.
She said today: "This is indeed a Huntsman spider.
"Huntsmans are a widely distributed family.
"Although they are large and fast, their venom is fortunately harmless to humans.
"At most it causes some mild to moderate pain."
The couple - parents to Abigail, seven, Isabel, five and seven-week-old Jenson - ordered the £32.99 Set of three Light-Up Christmas Boxes last Saturday.
It arrived on Monday but it sat in their house unopened until Wednesday.
Image: Triangle News) Triangle News)
Mark posted a photo of the spider on Facebook and said: "Poor arachnophobic Gem opened a box from Amazon to find this huge spider inside.
"Anyone know the species? It looks like a Huntsman but I'm no spider expert. Whatever it is, it ain't from the UK."
He added: "Here's my favourite line from the Huntsman Spider wiki.. .'They are able to travel extremely quickly, often using a springing jump while running, and walk on walls and even on ceilings.
"They also tend to exhibit a 'cling' reflex if picked up, making them difficult to shake off and much more likely to bite.'
"Better not tell Gem!
Pal Steve Martin said: "If threatened, a huntsman spider will "play dead", to avoid danger."
Mark added: "Better check the bin to make sure it's still there!"
Image: Triangle News) Triangle News)
Jacob Squelch said: "B**y hell!!!
"I'd have been burning it, after screaming like a girl for five minutes anyway
"Hope you're raising that with Amazon.
"PS for future reference, what did she order?"
Marcin Piasecki quipped: "When I said Amazon I meant the company, not the forest, jeezus!"
Richard Jewer said: "Was the spider on the back Friday deal list?"
An Amazon spokesperson said: “We have contacted the customer to make things right.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-20--Michael J Fox opens up on 'dark' moments during battle with Parkinson’s disease

Michael J Fox has explained why he initially kept his Parkinson ’ s disease to himself , as he thanked his `` wonderful '' family for helping him through tough times .
The Back to the Future legend , 59 , revealed all on how he is doing , as he spoke to Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes about his new book - No Time Like the Future .
Aged just 29 , Michael was told by doctors that he had young-onset Parkinson 's disease in 1991 - and while he initially struggled with the news , he has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the disease for years .
Michael also underwent major surgery on his spine in 2018 to correct a problem with his spinal cord , with him having to learn to walk again .
Speaking on This Morning , Michael was asked about possibly one of the `` darkest moments of his life '' after a fall following his surgery - as well as his battle with Parkinson ’ s disease .
He told the hosts of his diagnosis : `` The average Parkinson ’ s diagnosis is 58 , so I had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point where I would be normally diagnosed .
So I had an extra 29 bonus years , thanks for that . ''
On why he kept the diagnosis private for seven years , he explained : “ Well , it kind of made it for itself .
I had some things that I had to clear up .
`` My first reaction to the diagnosis was to double up on my drinking and that worked not at all , so after about a year of that , so two years after my diagnosis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see things more clearly .
`` I started to see what I had and I started to accept that I had Parkinson ’ s .
Learn about Parkinsons , learn about what it meant to my family , learn about what it meant in my life and learn to accept it . ''
He also talked about the work going into helping to find a cure for the disease , and his foundation .
Michael said : `` Absolutely .
My foundation , it ’ s it ’ s 20th anniversary in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beat year of all time .
`` But anyway , we ’ ve been around for 20 years , we ’ ve put about $ 1 billion into research and I ’ m not a scientist , but I know we ’ re making great strides with 17 or 18 therapies that have improved the lives of patients .
So there ’ s a lot going on . ''
Asked how he was doing during the interview , Michael told the hosts : `` My pill is just kicking in and so I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I feel a lot better than I look .
I ’ m doing well .
`` I have a wonderful family .
I went through this period of time , I wrote about it in the book , where I was questioning the things that I was experiencing and really got to deal with some dark stuff .
And that was really useful for me .
`` It brought me back to a place of gratitude .
As long as I ’ ve got more to be grateful of than I do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is good . ''
The Hollywood star also talked about his new book , No Time Like the Future , which features personal and moving moments including when he had to learn to talk again after an operation on his spine .
He said : `` It was a disaster .
I was walking fairly well , I had to learn the connetics - literally , put the heel down , transfer the weight , all the mechanics of it .
`` And I got to a point where I felt pretty cocky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , walker , cane , all the apparatus , and I got to where I was just free-style walking down the hallway . ''
Viewers praised the actor and his positive outlook , with one saying : `` Brilliant interview with Michael J Fox , absolute legend and brilliant actor , also an inspiration and a fighter . ''
Another said : `` What a lovely interview with @ realmikefox on @ thismorning @ RuthieeL and @ EamonnHolmes .
Thank you for that guys .
I ’ ve always been a massive fan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wait to read ‘ No Time Like the Future ’ as well .
Stay safe guys ! ''
A third tweeted : `` Loved the interview with Michael J Fox # thismorning Absolute legend . ''
Meanwhile , a fourth wrote : `` What an amazing man Michael J Fox is .
What he 's been through and is going through .
A whole lot of love for him . ''
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV .

Back to the Future legend Michael J Fox talked on This Morning about his long battle with Parkinson’s disease, and his new book No Time Like the Future
Michael J Fox has explained why he initially kept his Parkinson’s disease to himself, as he thanked his "wonderful" family for helping him through tough times.
The Back to the Future legend, 59, revealed all on how he is doing, as he spoke to Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes about his new book - No Time Like the Future.
Aged just 29, Michael was told by doctors that he had young-onset Parkinson's disease in 1991 - and while he initially struggled with the news, he has been committed to campaigning for increased research into the disease for years.
Michael also underwent major surgery on his spine in 2018 to correct a problem with his spinal cord, with him having to learn to walk again.
Speaking on This Morning, Michael was asked about possibly one of the "darkest moments of his life" after a fall following his surgery - as well as his battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Image: ITV) ITV)
He told the hosts of his diagnosis: "The average Parkinson’s diagnosis is 58, so I had a whole lifetime to go to reach the point where I would be normally diagnosed. So I had an extra 29 bonus years, thanks for that."
On why he kept the diagnosis private for seven years, he explained: “Well, it kind of made it for itself. I had some things that I had to clear up.
"My first reaction to the diagnosis was to double up on my drinking and that worked not at all, so after about a year of that, so two years after my diagnosis, I quit drinking. I started to see things more clearly.
"I started to see what I had and I started to accept that I had Parkinson’s. Learn about Parkinsons, learn about what it meant to my family, learn about what it meant in my life and learn to accept it."
Image: ITV) ITV)
He also talked about the work going into helping to find a cure for the disease, and his foundation.
Michael said: "Absolutely. My foundation, it’s it’s 20th anniversary in 2020, it must be the most beat year of all time.
"But anyway, we’ve been around for 20 years, we’ve put about $1 billion into research and I’m not a scientist, but I know we’re making great strides with 17 or 18 therapies that have improved the lives of patients. So there’s a lot going on."
Asked how he was doing during the interview, Michael told the hosts: "My pill is just kicking in and so I’m bouncing around a lot, but I feel a lot better than I look. I’m doing well.
Image: Rex) Rex)
"I have a wonderful family. I went through this period of time, I wrote about it in the book, where I was questioning the things that I was experiencing and really got to deal with some dark stuff. And that was really useful for me.
"It brought me back to a place of gratitude. As long as I’ve got more to be grateful of than I do to be regretful of, my life is good."
The Hollywood star also talked about his new book, No Time Like the Future, which features personal and moving moments including when he had to learn to talk again after an operation on his spine.
Image: ITV) ITV)
He said: "It was a disaster. I was walking fairly well, I had to learn the connetics - literally, put the heel down, transfer the weight, all the mechanics of it.
"And I got to a point where I felt pretty cocky about it. I got your wheelchair, walker, cane, all the apparatus, and I got to where I was just free-style walking down the hallway."
Viewers praised the actor and his positive outlook, with one saying: "Brilliant interview with Michael J Fox , absolute legend and brilliant actor , also an inspiration and a fighter."
Another said: "What a lovely interview with @realmikefox on @thismorning @RuthieeL and @EamonnHolmes. Thank you for that guys. I’ve always been a massive fan of Michael and I can’t wait to read ‘No Time Like the Future’ as well. Stay safe guys!"
A third tweeted: "Loved the interview with Michael J Fox #thismorning Absolute legend."
Meanwhile, a fourth wrote: "What an amazing man Michael J Fox is. What he's been through and is going through. A whole lot of love for him."
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-11-21--Strictly romance rumours heat up as HRVY plans dinner date with Maisie Smith

Strictly Come Dancing star HRVY has revealed he plans to ask out co-star Maisie Smith to a dinner date once the show is over and lockdown restrictions are gone .
The 21-year-old singer and presenter says he has his eye on 19-year-old EastEnders star Maisie – with the pair of them dancing on the current season of Strictly .
Rumours have swirled that HRVY – whose real name is Harvey Cantwell – and Maisie are growing close after they have been spotted leaving rehearsals within minutes of each other .
But YouTube star HRVY insists he is putting romance to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winning the glitter ball trophy – but his love life will be the first thing her turns his attention to once his Strictly mission is over .
He told The Sun : “ I ’ m sure at one point , when we can , Maisie and I will go out for dinner .
I ’ m pretty sure she ’ s single too .
`` I haven ’ t actually asked , but if we ever go for a meal , I ’ ll make sure I check first.
” He continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — then love and fun afterwards.
” And the star added : “ Maisie ’ s an amazing girl , very beautiful , but for now I ’ m just going to concentrate on the dancing because I fancy getting to the final.
” Last week , HRVY and Maisie raised eyebrows when they arrived at BBC studios to film Strictly Spin-Off show It Takes Two .
The duo were papped much closer than the recommended two meters apart in line with coronavirus protection guidelines .
A Strictly source told MailOnline at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reminded that they must stay at least two metres apart .
“ It 's hard to maintain , as everyone knows , but it 's more important than ever now for Strictly that everyone stays as far apart as possible.
” Strictly has already lost one star couple due to a Covid outbreak – as professional dancer Katya Jones tested positive for the virus , forcing her and celeb partner Nicola Adams out of the competition .
Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One on Saturday night at 7:15pm .

The YouTube star says he can't wait to whisk Maisie off for 'dinner, love and fun' once their time on the competition ends - and covid lockdown measures allow dining out again
Strictly Come Dancing star HRVY has revealed he plans to ask out co-star Maisie Smith to a dinner date once the show is over and lockdown restrictions are gone.
The 21-year-old singer and presenter says he has his eye on 19-year-old EastEnders star Maisie – with the pair of them dancing on the current season of Strictly.
Rumours have swirled that HRVY – whose real name is Harvey Cantwell – and Maisie are growing close after they have been spotted leaving rehearsals within minutes of each other.
But YouTube star HRVY insists he is putting romance to one side in order to focus on winning the glitter ball trophy – but his love life will be the first thing her turns his attention to once his Strictly mission is over.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
He told The Sun: “I’m sure at one point, when we can, Maisie and I will go out for dinner. I’m pretty sure she’s single too.
"I haven’t actually asked, but if we ever go for a meal, I’ll make sure I check first.”
He continued: “It’s dancing first — then love and fun afterwards.”
Image: BBC) BBC)
And the star added: “Maisie’s an amazing girl, very beautiful, but for now I’m just going to concentrate on the dancing because I fancy getting to the final.”
Last week, HRVY and Maisie raised eyebrows when they arrived at BBC studios to film Strictly Spin-Off show It Takes Two.
The duo were papped much closer than the recommended two meters apart in line with coronavirus protection guidelines.
A Strictly source told MailOnline at the time: “The stars are being reminded that they must stay at least two metres apart.
Image: BBC / Guy Levy) BBC / Guy Levy)
“It's hard to maintain, as everyone knows, but it's more important than ever now for Strictly that everyone stays as far apart as possible.”
Strictly has already lost one star couple due to a Covid outbreak – as professional dancer Katya Jones tested positive for the virus, forcing her and celeb partner Nicola Adams out of the competition.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One on Saturday night at 7:15pm.


thedailymirror--2020-11-21--Jade Thirlwall hints at TV presenting future amid Little Mix solo career rumours

Jade Thirlwall has hinted she might break away from the music world to focus on television presenting as rumours swirl Little Mix are on the cusp of splitting up to pursue solo careers .
The future of Little Mix has been in question since earlier in the week when singer Jesy Nelson announced she will be taking a break from the band due to private medical reasons .
Now 27-year-old chart topping star Jade has added support to the rumours that all four members of the band – which also includes Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perrie Edwards – could go their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is said to be lining up television projects for herself for when Little Mix presumably go on hiatus .
The Sun quotes her saying on Friday : “ I have been filming today for a TV interview show , thing .
That ’ s how it ’ s worded , yeah.
” Jade ’ s latest comments follow remarks she made during an interview with Australian radio station Hit Network .
She told the radio station : “ I definitely want to travel more .
I would love to go backpacking so much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New Zealand the last time , we literally flew in there for one night and all I saw was outside my hotel room , and that was it .
“ My mum had a better experience than I did because she stayed out another night with my family .
I was flying back and I called her and was like , ‘ What you up to and she was like , ‘ Oh , Jade , I ’ m jumping off the something building , what ’ s that famous building ?
’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , my mum is really out here living her best life , while I ’ m going from one venue to the next ’ .
” Jade also explained during her chat that Little Mix will continue to exist in some form irrespective of the bands ' solo ambitions .
She said : `` You know , eventually in the future we might go off and do our own bits and bobs - but Little Mix will literally never die.
” She assured fans : `` We 've always said that - we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mix .
”

THE LITTLE MIX GIRLS HANG OUT AND PERFORM WITHOUT JESY
THE LITTLE MIX GIRLS HANG OUT AND PERFORM WITHOUT JESY
The Break Up Song singer has been sharing updates on the future of the band after it was announced on Tuesday that Jesy Nelson will be taking an extended break from the band
Jade Thirlwall has hinted she might break away from the music world to focus on television presenting as rumours swirl Little Mix are on the cusp of splitting up to pursue solo careers.
The future of Little Mix has been in question since earlier in the week when singer Jesy Nelson announced she will be taking a break from the band due to private medical reasons.
Now 27-year-old chart topping star Jade has added support to the rumours that all four members of the band – which also includes Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perrie Edwards – could go their separate ways.
The South Shields star is said to be lining up television projects for herself for when Little Mix presumably go on hiatus.
Image: Brian J Ritchie/Hotsauce/REX/Shutterstock) Brian J Ritchie/Hotsauce/REX/Shutterstock)
The Sun quotes her saying on Friday: “I have been filming today for a TV interview show, thing. That’s how it’s worded, yeah.”
Jade’s latest comments follow remarks she made during an interview with Australian radio station Hit Network.
She told the radio station: “I definitely want to travel more. I would love to go backpacking so much.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“Even when I went to New Zealand the last time, we literally flew in there for one night and all I saw was outside my hotel room, and that was it.
“My mum had a better experience than I did because she stayed out another night with my family. I was flying back and I called her and was like, ‘What you up to and she was like, ‘Oh, Jade, I’m jumping off the something building, what’s that famous building?’
“I was like, ‘Wow, my mum is really out here living her best life, while I’m going from one venue to the next’.”
Jade also explained during her chat that Little Mix will continue to exist in some form irrespective of the bands' solo ambitions.
She said: "You know, eventually in the future we might go off and do our own bits and bobs - but Little Mix will literally never die.”
She assured fans: "We've always said that - we're like, we always need Little Mix.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-21--Donald Trump Jr tests positive for coronavirus after downplaying disease

Donald Trump ’ s eldest son has become the latest family member to test positive for the coronavirus .
Donald Trump Jr , who has repeatedly and dangerously downplayed Covid-19 despite 254,000 US deaths , has been quarantining in private after getting the positive test results earlier this week .
A spokesperson for the 42-year-old said last night : “ Don tested positive at the start of the week and has been quarantining out at his cabin since the result .
`` He ’ s been completely asymptomatic so far and is following medical guidelines.
” Donald Trump Jr is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contract the virus with the President , his wife , Melania and youngest son , Barron all testing positive previously .
The Trump family have repeatedly refused to follow guidelines often ignoring to wear masks in public places .
Only last month , Don Jr declared coronavirus deaths in the US had dropped to “ almost nothing ” , as he questioned the seriousness of the pandemic as new records of daily infections were set in the States .
`` I went through the CDC ( Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infections , '' Trump Jr. said on October 30 , `` but I was like , 'Well , why are n't they talking about deaths ? '
Oh , oh , because the number is almost nothing.
” In a tweet that 's since been retweeted over 30,000 times , Trump Jr. wrote on October 26 : `` We went from 75,000 flu deaths last year in America to almost zero '' and suggested the data was being manipulated .
On the Chris Stigall Radio Show a few days later , he went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year 's flu deaths have been categorised as coronavirus deaths instead .
`` Magically , the flu is also totally gone , right ? ''
Trump Jr. said .
`` They 're just attributing everything to COVID because that 's their logic , it 's fear . ''
America Covid numbers are currently soaring with 12 million people testing positive for the virus .
Andrew Giuliani , the son of the president 's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani , also said he tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday .
It comes after it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand over vital data to President-elect Joe Biden 's Covid Taskforce ahead of his inauguration on January 20 .
Not having the data means the ability of Biden 's future administration to create a plan to respond to the coronavirus pandemic could be affected .
In particularly , Biden fears vaccine distribution could be delayed .
Almost three weeks after the US election , Trump is still refusing to concede .
Biden described the current president 's challenges against the result of the election as `` incredibly damaging '' .
He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now … it ’ s going to be another incident where he will go down in history as being one of the most irresponsible presidents in American history .
`` It ’ s just not within the norm at all , and there ’ s a question as to whether it ’ s even legal . ''
Biden added Americans are “ witnessing incredible irresponsibility , incredibly damaging messages being sent to the rest of the world about how democracy functions . ''
He said : `` I don ’ t know his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s totally irresponsible . ''

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Donald Trump's eldest son has been quarantining in private after getting the positive test results earlier this week. The 42-year-old has previously downplayed the disease
Donald Trump’s eldest son has become the latest family member to test positive for the coronavirus.
Donald Trump Jr, who has repeatedly and dangerously downplayed Covid-19 despite 254,000 US deaths, has been quarantining in private after getting the positive test results earlier this week.
A spokesperson for the 42-year-old said last night: “Don tested positive at the start of the week and has been quarantining out at his cabin since the result.
"He’s been completely asymptomatic so far and is following medical guidelines.”
Donald Trump Jr is the latest of the Trump family to contract the virus with the President, his wife, Melania and youngest son, Barron all testing positive previously.
Image: TANNEN MAURY/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) TANNEN MAURY/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
The Trump family have repeatedly refused to follow guidelines often ignoring to wear masks in public places.
Only last month, Don Jr declared coronavirus deaths in the US had dropped to “almost nothing”, as he questioned the seriousness of the pandemic as new records of daily infections were set in the States.
"I went through the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) data because I kept hearing about new infections," Trump Jr. said on October 30, "but I was like, 'Well, why aren't they talking about deaths?' Oh, oh, because the number is almost nothing.”
Image: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
In a tweet that's since been retweeted over 30,000 times, Trump Jr. wrote on October 26: "We went from 75,000 flu deaths last year in America to almost zero" and suggested the data was being manipulated.
On the Chris Stigall Radio Show a few days later, he went so far as to specifically claim that this year's flu deaths have been categorised as coronavirus deaths instead.
"Magically, the flu is also totally gone, right?" Trump Jr. said.
"They're just attributing everything to COVID because that's their logic, it's fear."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
America Covid numbers are currently soaring with 12 million people testing positive for the virus.
Andrew Giuliani, the son of the president's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, also said he tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday.
It comes after it emerged the Trump administration is refusing to hand over vital data to President-elect Joe Biden's Covid Taskforce ahead of his inauguration on January 20.
Not having the data means the ability of Biden's future administration to create a plan to respond to the coronavirus pandemic could be affected.
In particularly, Biden fears vaccine distribution could be delayed.
Almost three weeks after the US election, Trump is still refusing to concede.
Biden described the current president's challenges against the result of the election as "incredibly damaging".
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He said: "What the president’s doing now … it’s going to be another incident where he will go down in history as being one of the most irresponsible presidents in American history.
"It’s just not within the norm at all, and there’s a question as to whether it’s even legal."
Biden added Americans are “witnessing incredible irresponsibility, incredibly damaging messages being sent to the rest of the world about how democracy functions."
He said: "I don’t know his motive, but I just think it’s totally irresponsible."


thedailymirror--2020-11-21--'Lonely teen Princess Diana was gobbled up by royal machine and then spat out'

It ’ s been one of the year ’ s most eagerly anticipated TV shows .
Season 4 of Netflix ’ s The Crown charts the relationship between Charles and Diana from the moment they first set eyes on each other , when she was just 16 years old , through to the point their marriage lay in tatters after a string of affairs and public scandals .
The descent of the relationship is harrowing to watch - but what ’ s most shocking is that stark reminder of the young girl who was gobbled up by the royal family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The current controversy over her Panorama interview with Martin Bashir only highlights yet again how much she was manipulated , and by so many .
Charles proposed to Diana because she was a suitable wife for the heir to the throne rather than because he loved her .
As she told journalist Andrew Morton in 1992 : “ Charles had found the virgin , the sacrificial lamb.
” And so , naïve , hopeful Diana married a stranger over a decade her senior .
Before the wedding they ’ d only been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she later said : “ We met 13 times and we got married.
” Diana took on the high profile role of Princess of Wales , as a young girl needing kindness , compassion and reassurance , but got none of this .
Instead she was pushed to her limits by the infamous three people in her marriage , the coldness of her new family and a husband increasingly jealous of her popularity .
Diana was fragile already , and the royal family would break her .
Diana ’ s childlike innocence was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Queen Mother ’ s page William Tallon remembered 19 year-old Diana wandering around Clarence House the night before her wedding in search of company , and ending up riding a spare bicycle round and round , ringing the bell and singing , ‘ I ’ m going to marry the Prince of Wales tomorrow.
’ Ring ring .
‘ I ’ m going to marry the Prince of Wales tomorrow !
’ .
“ She was just a child , you know , just a little girl , ” said Tallon .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ inexperienced Diana thought Charles was her knight in shining armour .
“ I remember being so in love with my husband that I couldn ’ t take my eyes off him .
`` I just absolutely thought I was the luckiest girl in the world .
`` He was going to look after me , ” Diana told Andrew Morton in Diana : her True Story In Her Own Words .
“ Well , was I wrong on that assumption.
” Many of Diana ’ s issues arose from the difficult childhood she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven years old , her happy family unit was destroyed when her mother , Frances , left her father , John , for another man .
According to her brother , Charles Spencer , Diana felt abandoned by their mother .
While she was packing her stuff to leave , she promised Diana she ’ d come back to see her .
Diana used to wait on the doorstep for her , but she never came , ” he said .
Feeling rejected by her mum would fill Diana with a sense worthlessness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest of her life .
It also made her hungry for love , and a prime candidate to be taken advantage of .
The Windsors are reserved , distant and aloof , but Diana couldn ’ t have been more different - warm , open , and loving .
When Charles and Diana ’ s marriage ended , she was thrown to the wolves .
Diana had provided the heir and a spare , and the royal family cast her aside like an old toy that has been outgrown .
All these years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all still stings .
Diana never got the happy ending she craved , and deserved .
Instead the fairytale she was promised turned out to be a horror story .

PRINCESS DIANA 'PULLED UP FLOORBOARDS' OVER CONCERNS SHE WAS BEING SPIED ON AND FOLLOWED
PRINCESS DIANA 'PULLED UP FLOORBOARDS' OVER CONCERNS SHE WAS BEING SPIED ON AND FOLLOWED
Mirror columnist Polly Hudson on how Season 4 of Netflix’s The Crown reminds us of the young girl who was gobbled up by the royal family machine and then spat out years later
'Lonely teen Princess Diana was gobbled up by royal machine and then spat out'
It’s been one of the year’s most eagerly anticipated TV shows.
Season 4 of Netflix’s The Crown charts the relationship between Charles and Diana from the moment they first set eyes on each other, when she was just 16 years old, through to the point their marriage lay in tatters after a string of affairs and public scandals.
The descent of the relationship is harrowing to watch - but what’s most shocking is that stark reminder of the young girl who was gobbled up by the royal family machine and then spat out years later.
The current controversy over her Panorama interview with Martin Bashir only highlights yet again how much she was manipulated, and by so many.
Charles proposed to Diana because she was a suitable wife for the heir to the throne rather than because he loved her.
Image: Des Willie/Netflix) Des Willie/Netflix)
As she told journalist Andrew Morton in 1992: “Charles had found the virgin, the sacrificial lamb.”
And so, naïve, hopeful Diana married a stranger over a decade her senior.
Before the wedding they’d only been on a handful of dates - as she later said: “We met 13 times and we got married.”
Diana took on the high profile role of Princess of Wales, as a young girl needing kindness, compassion and reassurance, but got none of this.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Instead she was pushed to her limits by the infamous three people in her marriage, the coldness of her new family and a husband increasingly jealous of her popularity.
Diana was fragile already, and the royal family would break her.
Diana’s childlike innocence was obvious to everyone who met her.
The Queen Mother’s page William Tallon remembered 19 year-old Diana wandering around Clarence House the night before her wedding in search of company, and ending up riding a spare bicycle round and round, ringing the bell and singing, ‘I’m going to marry the Prince of Wales tomorrow.’ Ring ring. ‘I’m going to marry the Prince of Wales tomorrow!’.
Image: Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images) Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
“She was just a child, you know, just a little girl,” said Tallon.
Never mind Prince Charming, impressionable, inexperienced Diana thought Charles was her knight in shining armour.
“I remember being so in love with my husband that I couldn’t take my eyes off him.
"I just absolutely thought I was the luckiest girl in the world.
Image: Tim Graham/Getty Images) Tim Graham/Getty Images)
"He was going to look after me,” Diana told Andrew Morton in Diana: her True Story In Her Own Words.
“Well, was I wrong on that assumption.”
Many of Diana’s issues arose from the difficult childhood she had endured.
When she was just seven years old, her happy family unit was destroyed when her mother, Frances, left her father, John, for another man.
Image: Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images) Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images) Image: Getty) Getty)
According to her brother, Charles Spencer, Diana felt abandoned by their mother.
While she was packing her stuff to leave, she promised Diana she’d come back to see her. Diana used to wait on the doorstep for her, but she never came,” he said.
Feeling rejected by her mum would fill Diana with a sense worthlessness that she would struggle with for the rest of her life.
Image: Press Association) Press Association)
It also made her hungry for love, and a prime candidate to be taken advantage of.
The Windsors are reserved, distant and aloof, but Diana couldn’t have been more different - warm, open, and loving.
When Charles and Diana’s marriage ended, she was thrown to the wolves.
Her reputation tarnished, mental health maligned, and work denigrated.
Diana had provided the heir and a spare, and the royal family cast her aside like an old toy that has been outgrown.
All these years later, the horrible injustice of it all still stings.
Diana never got the happy ending she craved, and deserved.
Instead the fairytale she was promised turned out to be a horror story.


thedailymirror--2020-11-20--Megan Barton-Hanson baffled as Scott Disick slides into her DMs

Scott Disick told Megan Barton-Hanson she was `` disrespectful '' to a fellow Love Island star when she was on the show .
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star , 37 , slid into the former glamour model 's DMs and begged her to apologise to `` beautiful '' Eyal Booker , who she briefly dated on the ITV reality series .
He got defensive over Megan 's `` bad treatment '' of Eyal after he seemingly confirmed he is dating 19-year-old Amelia Hamlin , who is the sister of Eyal 's girlfriend Delilah .
Megan claimed she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sent her .
In the screenshots shared to her Instagram Story , he said : `` Hey I recently saw your program Love Island .
I had a few questions for you about it .
Let me know when your around to speak about it . ''
In response , Megan said : `` Hey you ... what do you wan na know X . ''
Scott continued by saying he was `` astonished '' by her behaviour towards Eyal on the show .
`` I was recently introduced to a beautiful man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see what he 's done on tv , i was astonished by your behaviour , '' he added .
`` To find you mugging him off , and taking full advantage of his unbelievably beautiful sense of humor , and vulnerability . ''
Scott went on : `` I 'm extremely disturbed that anybody could be so disrespectful to somebody for no good reason .
I would like to know if you 'd be willing to write him an apology .
`` The fact that you told him he was n't funny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not Jim Carey is absurd . ''
After he sent the messages , a confused Megan shared them to her Story , writing : `` It 's not often I 'm left speechless but.. sorry !
?
What have I just read ?
Genuinely a little concerned about Scott tho , '' a confused Megan expressed .
Eyal is in a relationship with Delilah , who is the daughter of famous parents , Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin .
In recent days , Scott was pictured with his arm around his rumoured girlfriend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been romantically linked since they arrived together at Kendall Jenner 's birthday party on Halloween and they looked very much into each other as they tenderly held hands during their public show of affection .
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Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Scott Disick has told Megan Barton-Hanson she was 'disrespectful' to Eyal Booker on Love Island and demanded she apologises to him
Scott Disick told Megan Barton-Hanson she was "disrespectful" to a fellow Love Island star when she was on the show.
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, 37, slid into the former glamour model's DMs and begged her to apologise to "beautiful" Eyal Booker, who she briefly dated on the ITV reality series.
He got defensive over Megan's "bad treatment" of Eyal after he seemingly confirmed he is dating 19-year-old Amelia Hamlin, who is the sister of Eyal's girlfriend Delilah.
Megan claimed she was "shocked" by the messages he sent her.
In the screenshots shared to her Instagram Story, he said: "Hey I recently saw your program Love Island. I had a few questions for you about it. Let me know when your around to speak about it."
In response, Megan said: "Hey you... what do you wanna know X."
Scott continued by saying he was "astonished" by her behaviour towards Eyal on the show.
"I was recently introduced to a beautiful man, named Eyal. when I went to see what he's done on tv, i was astonished by your behaviour," he added.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"To find you mugging him off, and taking full advantage of his unbelievably beautiful sense of humor, and vulnerability."
Scott went on: "I'm extremely disturbed that anybody could be so disrespectful to somebody for no good reason. I would like to know if you'd be willing to write him an apology.
"The fact that you told him he wasn't funny - when in fact, you are not Jim Carey is absurd."
After he sent the messages, a confused Megan shared them to her Story, writing: "It's not often I'm left speechless but.. sorry!? What have I just read? Genuinely a little concerned about Scott tho," a confused Megan expressed.
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX) Ken McKay/ITV/REX)
Eyal is in a relationship with Delilah, who is the daughter of famous parents, Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin.
In recent days, Scott was pictured with his arm around his rumoured girlfriend Amelia on Malibu beach.
The pair have been romantically linked since they arrived together at Kendall Jenner's birthday party on Halloween and they looked very much into each other as they tenderly held hands during their public show of affection.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-20--Orlando Bloom's ex-wife Miranda Kerr 'adores' his fiancée Katy Perry

Miranda Kerr has opened up about her dynamics with ex-husband Orlando Bloom and his fiancée Katy Perry , admitting that she absolutely `` adores '' her .
The former Victoria 's Secret model , 37 , who shares nine-year-old son Flynn with the Pirates of the Caribbean star , 43 , said she 's chuffed he 's found someone who makes him happy .
Speaking to Drew Barrymore via video call for her talk show , Miranda said she 's got a lot of respect for Orlando and Katy , 36 , and that it goes both ways .
Drew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' approach co-parenting , telling her : `` [ It 's ] such an amazing example of how we all can create that narrative and behave that way and set a tone for everybody . ''
Miranda said : `` I adore Katy and I just feel so happy that Orlando has found someone that makes his heart so happy , because at the end of the day , for Flynn to have a happy father and a happy mother is just the most important thing .
`` I 'm just so grateful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I 'm so grateful that I found my incredible husband [ Evan Spiegel ] and just that we all really respect each other .
`` When it comes to special occasions , when we have to be together , we work it out so we have compromises [ about ] what is the best for our whole family . ''
She added : `` We really do always think of what is the best thing for Flynn , and I just think that 's the most important thing . ''
After Katy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girl named Daisy Bloom - with Orlando back in August , Miranda was actually one of the first to congratulate the pair .
`` I 'm so happy for you guys , '' she penned on both their Instagram pages alongside a heart and rainbow emojis .
`` Ca n't wait to meet her , '' she added .
Orlando and Miranda divorced back in 2013 but they have kept a healthy and `` friendly '' relationship ever since .
Miranda has since found love with Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They have since welcomed two boys named Hart and Myles .
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KATY PERRY LOOKS INCREDIBLE WEEKS AFTER BIRTH AS SHE TRANSFORMS INTO A VOTING STICKER
KATY PERRY LOOKS INCREDIBLE WEEKS AFTER BIRTH AS SHE TRANSFORMS INTO A VOTING STICKER
Miranda Kerr, 37, who shares nine-year-old son Flynn with Orlando Bloom, 43, said she's chuffed he's found someone who makes him happy
Miranda Kerr has opened up about her dynamics with ex-husband Orlando Bloom and his fiancée Katy Perry, admitting that she absolutely "adores" her.
The former Victoria's Secret model, 37, who shares nine-year-old son Flynn with the Pirates of the Caribbean star, 43, said she's chuffed he's found someone who makes him happy.
Speaking to Drew Barrymore via video call for her talk show, Miranda said she's got a lot of respect for Orlando and Katy, 36, and that it goes both ways.
Drew praised the model on her "positive" approach co-parenting, telling her: "[It's] such an amazing example of how we all can create that narrative and behave that way and set a tone for everybody."
Miranda said: "I adore Katy and I just feel so happy that Orlando has found someone that makes his heart so happy, because at the end of the day, for Flynn to have a happy father and a happy mother is just the most important thing.
"I'm just so grateful that Orlando and Katy found each other and I'm so grateful that I found my incredible husband [Evan Spiegel] and just that we all really respect each other.
"When it comes to special occasions, when we have to be together, we work it out so we have compromises [about] what is the best for our whole family."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
She added: "We really do always think of what is the best thing for Flynn, and I just think that's the most important thing."
After Katy welcomed her first child - a baby girl named Daisy Bloom - with Orlando back in August, Miranda was actually one of the first to congratulate the pair.
"I'm so happy for you guys," she penned on both their Instagram pages alongside a heart and rainbow emojis.
"Can't wait to meet her," she added.
Image: Getty Images for InStyle) Getty Images for InStyle)
Orlando and Miranda divorced back in 2013 but they have kept a healthy and "friendly" relationship ever since.
Miranda has since found love with Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel, with the pair tying the knot in 2017.
They have since welcomed two boys named Hart and Myles.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-20--Stacey Solomon quits social media for the day over 'confidence crisis'

Stacey Solomon quit social media for the day on Friday as she admitted she was suffering a `` confidence crisis '' .
The Loose Women panelist , 31 , said she was putting her phone down for the whole day because she felt `` embarrassed '' of herself .
Taking to her Instagram stories , Stacey revealed she had been flicking through pictures of her son Rex , one , and shared an adorable one of him giving a huge smile to the camera .
She captioned the snap : `` Going to put my phone away today because ... @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hormonal but I 'm having one of those days where I feel embarrassed .
`` Do you ever just feel embarrassed of yourself ?
Or like everything you say/think is annoying ?
`` Where you just feel like everyone hates you and you 're getting on their nerves ?
`` Then the voice in your head is like 'oh my g-d you 're so cringe . '
Well I 'm having one of those days .
`` I know I 'm so lucky .
And my ridiculous meaningless confidence crisis is NOTHING on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through right now .
So please ignore me .
`` I just thought I 'd be honest and share the rubbish along with all the good otherwise what 's the point in it all ?
`` Hope you have a lovely day .
Love you all . ''
Last night Stacey had complained about Joe Swash trying to get him a PlayStation 5 .
Joe , 38 , was entering competitions to win the games console and she begged him to stop .
Stacey warned that she 'll `` lose him forever '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if he gets one .

Stacey Solomon told her Instagram followers she was putting her phone down for the whole day because she felt 'embarrassed' of herself
Stacey Solomon quit social media for the day on Friday as she admitted she was suffering a "confidence crisis".
The Loose Women panelist, 31, said she was putting her phone down for the whole day because she felt "embarrassed" of herself.
Taking to her Instagram stories, Stacey revealed she had been flicking through pictures of her son Rex, one, and shared an adorable one of him giving a huge smile to the camera.
She captioned the snap: "Going to put my phone away today because... I'm 99.9% sure it's hormonal but I'm having one of those days where I feel embarrassed.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: staceysolomon/Instagram) staceysolomon/Instagram)
"Do you ever just feel embarrassed of yourself? Or like everything you say/think is annoying?
"Where you just feel like everyone hates you and you're getting on their nerves?
"Then the voice in your head is like 'oh my g-d you're so cringe.' Well I'm having one of those days.
"I know I'm so lucky. And my ridiculous meaningless confidence crisis is NOTHING on the scale of what people are going through right now. So please ignore me.
"I just thought I'd be honest and share the rubbish along with all the good otherwise what's the point in it all?
"Hope you have a lovely day. Love you all."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Last night Stacey had complained about Joe Swash trying to get him a PlayStation 5.
Joe, 38, was entering competitions to win the games console and she begged him to stop.
Stacey warned that she'll "lose him forever" as he'll become addicted to gaming if he gets one.


thedailymirror--2020-11-20--Harry and Meghan's 'belongings removed from Frogmore as Eugenie moves in'

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex 's possessions have been removed from Frogmore cottage to make way for Princess Eugenie .
Harry and Meghan 's belongings were taken out of the Windsor property in the `` middle of the night '' , reports say .
They have handed the keys over to Harry 's cousin Eugenie , and her husband Jack Brooksbank .
The couple , who married two years ago and are expecting a baby early next year , moved into the five-bed home two weeks ago .
While they 've been settling in Harry and Meghan 's belongings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vans pitched up in the dead of the night and cleared out the cottage , '' a source told The Sun .
`` They definitely did not want to be seen .
“ Emptying their home and handing over the keys is a pretty strong sign Harry and Meghan have no plans to return . ''
The couple have had their property removed from the house , despite it still being their official residence .
In doing so they have raised the question of how long they will be staying in the US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Princess and the Sussexes are said to have reached a private agreement but it is not known how long for .
The royal property switch comes after Harry and Meghan repaid £2.4million of taxpayers money that was spent on refurbishing Frogmore .
Meghan , 38 , is understood to have chosen eco-friendly , toxin-free , vegan paint for the walls of the cottage .
Five apartments were knocked together to re-form the property , while beams , floors and the water and gas systems were replaced .
Frogmore was meant to become the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Windsor .
In the six months before they left for North America they spent just two weeks there .
Royal gardeners were sent to the cottage last month to get the grounds in order .
They also aired out the house , which had been shut for eight months .

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's official family home has been cleared out of their property, making way for expectant Princess Eugenie and her husband to move in
Harry and Meghan's 'belongings removed from Frogmore Cottage as Princess Eugenie moves in'
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's possessions have been removed from Frogmore cottage to make way for Princess Eugenie.
Harry and Meghan's belongings were taken out of the Windsor property in the "middle of the night", reports say.
They have handed the keys over to Harry's cousin Eugenie, and her husband Jack Brooksbank.
The couple, who married two years ago and are expecting a baby early next year, moved into the five-bed home two weeks ago.
While they've been settling in Harry and Meghan's belongings was transported to California.
“Removal vans pitched up in the dead of the night and cleared out the cottage," a source told The Sun.
Image: David Dyson) David Dyson)
"They definitely did not want to be seen.
“Emptying their home and handing over the keys is a pretty strong sign Harry and Meghan have no plans to return."
The couple have had their property removed from the house, despite it still being their official residence.
In doing so they have raised the question of how long they will be staying in the US and away from the UK.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The Princess and the Sussexes are said to have reached a private agreement but it is not known how long for.
The royal property switch comes after Harry and Meghan repaid £2.4million of taxpayers money that was spent on refurbishing Frogmore.
Meghan, 38, is understood to have chosen eco-friendly, toxin-free, vegan paint for the walls of the cottage.
Five apartments were knocked together to re-form the property, while beams, floors and the water and gas systems were replaced.
Frogmore was meant to become the couple's home after they married in Windsor.
In the six months before they left for North America they spent just two weeks there.
Royal gardeners were sent to the cottage last month to get the grounds in order.
They also aired out the house, which had been shut for eight months.


thedailymirror--2020-11-20--I'm A Celeb fans predict who will play Ruthie in The Crown after royal romp chat

I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
viewers were left at odds about who would play Ruthie Henshall in Netflix 's The Crown .
West End star Ruthie , 53 , boasted about `` sh*gging '' Prince Edward in the bedrooms of Buckingham Palace as she divulged all to EastEnders star Shane Richie .
Ruthie even went on to share details of her drunkenly singing to entertain the royal family at Balmoral .
And it seems as though fans just could n't get enough of Ruthie 's stories , as they rushed to Twitter to speculate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making a guest star appearance on The Crown .
`` Whose gon na play Ruthie on S5 of The Crown ?
# ImACeleb , '' one asked .
Another wrote : `` Can ’ t wait to see who ’ ll be playing Ruthie Henshall in series 5 of The Crown !
# ImACeleb . ''
A third quizzed : `` Ok , but who ’ s gon na play Ruthie Henshall in the next season of the Crown ?
# ImACeleb . ''
While a fourth asked : `` Would Ruthie play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
In the revealing royal conversation , she spoke of her relationship with Prince Edward , when the pair dated back in the Nineties for around five years .
Turning to Shane , West End stage star Ruthie said : “ You performed in Buckingham Palace , you sang in the gardens , I s****ed in the bedrooms.
” Ruthie then recalled : “ Lovely bloke .
And I genuinely fell in love with him .
“ He was a production assistant at Andrew Lloyd Webber 's .
And he then called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted me to play the lead in A Star Is Born .
“ And Edward was my point of contact .
He was the one who 'd call me up and say you ' ; re rehearsing at 2 o'clock or whatever .
And he said to me would you like to come to mine and watch the film of A Star Is Born with me and you can have some dinner . ''
She added : “ I was like 'what , at the Palace , is that where you live ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ marry Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999 , although he and Ruthie are said to still be on good terms .
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I'M A CELEBRITY CONTESTANT RUTHIE HENSHALL BOASTS ABOUT 'SH*GGING IN THE BEDROOMS' OF BUCKINGHAM PALACE
I'M A CELEBRITY CONTESTANT RUTHIE HENSHALL BOASTS ABOUT 'SH*GGING IN THE BEDROOMS' OF BUCKINGHAM PALACE
I'm A Celeb fans predict who will play Ruthie in The Crown as she spills on royal romp
I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! viewers were left at odds about who would play Ruthie Henshall in Netflix's The Crown.
West End star Ruthie, 53, boasted about "sh*gging" Prince Edward in the bedrooms of Buckingham Palace as she divulged all to EastEnders star Shane Richie.
Ruthie even went on to share details of her drunkenly singing to entertain the royal family at Balmoral.
And it seems as though fans just couldn't get enough of Ruthie's stories, as they rushed to Twitter to speculate over whether or not she'll be making a guest star appearance on The Crown.
"Whose gonna play Ruthie on S5 of The Crown? #ImACeleb," one asked.
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Another wrote: "Can’t wait to see who’ll be playing Ruthie Henshall in series 5 of The Crown! #ImACeleb."
A third quizzed: "Ok, but who’s gonna play Ruthie Henshall in the next season of the Crown? #ImACeleb."
While a fourth asked: "Would Ruthie play herself on The Crown? #ImACeleb."
Image: Liam Daniel/Netflix) Liam Daniel/Netflix)
In the revealing royal conversation, she spoke of her relationship with Prince Edward, when the pair dated back in the Nineties for around five years.
Turning to Shane, West End stage star Ruthie said: “You performed in Buckingham Palace, you sang in the gardens, I s****ed in the bedrooms.”
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Ruthie then recalled: “Lovely bloke. And I genuinely fell in love with him.
“He was a production assistant at Andrew Lloyd Webber's. And he then called me himself (Andrew) and he wanted me to play the lead in A Star Is Born.
“And Edward was my point of contact. He was the one who'd call me up and say you';re rehearsing at 2 o'clock or whatever. And he said to me would you like to come to mine and watch the film of A Star Is Born with me and you can have some dinner."
Image: Des Willie/Netflix) Des Willie/Netflix)
She added: “I was like 'what, at the Palace, is that where you live?'.”
Prince Edward went on to marry Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999, although he and Ruthie are said to still be on good terms.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-21--Rooney explains Newcastle ultimatum he gave Man Utd before sealing transfer

Wayne Rooney has opened up on how he utilised Newcastle 's interest in him to seal his move to Manchester United in 2004 .
After impressing for Everton with nine goals in the Premier League in the 2003/04 campaign , Rooney was highly sought-after by numerous clubs .
At the age of just 18 , he moved to Old Trafford for £25.6million - then a world-record fee for a player under the age of 20 .
Rooney went on to win 11 major honours for the Red Devils and scored a club-record 253 goals over 559 games .
But it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move in 2004 and allow Rooney to join Sir Alex Ferguson 's side amid interest from Newcastle and Chelsea .
“ I knew it [ joining United ] was an option before Euro 2004 , ” Rooney told the UTD Podcast .
“ I knew Manchester United wanted to sign me .
“ I think going to the Euros and doing well there probably added a bit more money onto the transfer fee but I broke my foot and found out a few things .
“ Everton were really struggling for money at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were listening to offers from people as well .
“ They were trying to push me to sign for Chelsea because they were going to pay the most money .
But , once I knew United were interested , I wanted some confirmation that they did want to sign me.
” Rooney added : `` Once I knew they did want to sign me , it was the only club [ for me ] as I wanted to work with Sir Alex Ferguson and play with Ryan Giggs , Paul Scholes , Roy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so I knew where I wanted to go .
“ It was 40 minutes from my home , where I grew up , as well and it was a perfect fit for me .
United actually wanted to wait a year , until the following year , but then Newcastle came into talks with Everton and with myself .
“ I 'd gone too far then .
I could n't wait another year , I could n't stay another year at Everton , so I was prepared to go to Newcastle for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them , we spoke about salary and what I wanted if I went there was , after a year , if Manchester United come in , you have to let me go .
“ Newcastle were agreeing to that but obviously , with United , I went back to them and said , if you do n't do it now , I 'll go to Newcastle with a clause in place .
United obviously did n't want me to go there so I came here .
“ It was basically whatever Newcastle paid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a year later.
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Rooney, 35, has opened up on how he was able to use the Magpies' interest in him to force the Red Devils' hand and seal his move to Old Trafford in the summer of 2004
Wayne Rooney has opened up on how he utilised Newcastle's interest in him to seal his move to Manchester United in 2004.
After impressing for Everton with nine goals in the Premier League in the 2003/04 campaign, Rooney was highly sought-after by numerous clubs.
At the age of just 18, he moved to Old Trafford for £25.6million - then a world-record fee for a player under the age of 20.
Rooney went on to win 11 major honours for the Red Devils and scored a club-record 253 goals over 559 games.
But it took an ultimatum to force through the move in 2004 and allow Rooney to join Sir Alex Ferguson's side amid interest from Newcastle and Chelsea.
Image: PA Wire) PA Wire)
“I knew it [joining United] was an option before Euro 2004,” Rooney told the UTD Podcast . “I knew Manchester United wanted to sign me.
“I think going to the Euros and doing well there probably added a bit more money onto the transfer fee but I broke my foot and found out a few things.
“Everton were really struggling for money at the time and I found out they were listening to offers from people as well.
“They were trying to push me to sign for Chelsea because they were going to pay the most money. But, once I knew United were interested, I wanted some confirmation that they did want to sign me.”
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
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Rooney added: "Once I knew they did want to sign me, it was the only club [for me] as I wanted to work with Sir Alex Ferguson and play with Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, Rio Ferdinand, these players, so I knew where I wanted to go.
“It was 40 minutes from my home, where I grew up, as well and it was a perfect fit for me. United actually wanted to wait a year, until the following year, but then Newcastle came into talks with Everton and with myself.
“I'd gone too far then. I couldn't wait another year, I couldn't stay another year at Everton, so I was prepared to go to Newcastle for that year.
“I spoke to them, we spoke about salary and what I wanted if I went there was, after a year, if Manchester United come in, you have to let me go.
“Newcastle were agreeing to that but obviously, with United, I went back to them and said, if you don't do it now, I'll go to Newcastle with a clause in place. United obviously didn't want me to go there so I came here.
“It was basically whatever Newcastle paid for me, United would have paid a year later.”
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thedailymirror--2020-11-21--Quarantine time for Covid contacts could be halved with pregnancy-style tests

Pregnancy-style coronavirus testing kits could mean quarantining for those who have been in contact with a positive case , will be cut in half .
The kits , which give results in minutes , would be used to identify uninfected contacts and release them from what is currently 14 days of quarantine .
The testing scheme will be trialled on emergency workers in Liverpool next week , who will return to shifts if they test negative , it has been reported .
It will then be rolled out to contacts of Covid-19 cases in the city who have been isolating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ successful , it could be used across the UK , although this is not expected to get the green light until next year .
Experts described the scheme as a way of `` un-crippling society and parts of the economy that are important at this critical juncture '' .
Professor Calum Semple , an expert in outbreak medicine and member of SAGE at the University of Liverpool , told The Times the plans would release key workers from quarantine .
'If we use lateral flow tests on a daily basis , we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fire truck with six people and the driver is Covid-positive , then five people sitting behind him have to go into quarantine for 14 days .
`` So we can take the other five people and give them a new driver , and give the rest of them multipacks of lateral low tests to use each morning before the shift .
`` And we can keep that fire truck on the road . ''
The two-week quarantine is aimed at stopping anyone who has been exposed to the virus , and hence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further .
It was first recommended on the basis that anyone infected with the virus could take up to two weeks to show symptoms .
But many studies have shown that most people who are infected tend to show symptoms up to five days after they were first infected .

The testing scheme will be trialled on emergency workers in Liverpool next week, who will return to shifts if they test negative, it has been reported
Pregnancy-style coronavirus testing kits could mean quarantining for those who have been in contact with a positive case, will be cut in half.
The kits, which give results in minutes, would be used to identify uninfected contacts and release them from what is currently 14 days of quarantine.
The testing scheme will be trialled on emergency workers in Liverpool next week, who will return to shifts if they test negative, it has been reported.
It will then be rolled out to contacts of Covid-19 cases in the city who have been isolating for at least a week.
If successful, it could be used across the UK, although this is not expected to get the green light until next year.
Image: PA) PA)
Experts described the scheme as a way of "un-crippling society and parts of the economy that are important at this critical juncture".
Professor Calum Semple, an expert in outbreak medicine and member of SAGE at the University of Liverpool, told The Times the plans would release key workers from quarantine.
'If we use lateral flow tests on a daily basis, we can completely avoid quarantine.
'If you take a fire truck with six people and the driver is Covid-positive, then five people sitting behind him have to go into quarantine for 14 days.
"That's quite a crude, arbitrary 14 days.
"So we can take the other five people and give them a new driver, and give the rest of them multipacks of lateral low tests to use each morning before the shift.
"And we can keep that fire truck on the road."
The two-week quarantine is aimed at stopping anyone who has been exposed to the virus, and hence could be infected, from spreading it further.
It was first recommended on the basis that anyone infected with the virus could take up to two weeks to show symptoms.
But many studies have shown that most people who are infected tend to show symptoms up to five days after they were first infected.


thedailymirror--2020-11-21--Katie Price’s sister Sophie announces she is pregnant with first child

Katie Price 's sister Sophie has revealed that she is pregnant .
The sibling of the glamour model shared the happy news on her Instagram page on Saturday and told that she is 13-weeks along .
The 30-year-old could be seen beaming in the lovely offering as she posed alongside partner Harry Brooks .
The parent-to-be held up ultrasound snaps in the image that appeared to have been captured in their car .
Sophie captioned the special post : `` 13 weeks and tired AF !
!
!
Bring on May 2021 !
! ''
A number of kind comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one from Katie 's ex-husband Kieran Hayler .
Kieran - who shares two children with Katie - wrote : `` Omg congratulation soph and @ harrybrooks88 '' .
Others added : `` Loveeeeeeeeee this So happy for you SophieCongratulations to you both lovely news '' and `` Big congrats xx '' Sophie - who works for BBC 's Children in Need in London - last year graduated after finishing her Masters .
She and mum-of-five Katie share mum Amy but they have different fathers .
Sophie 's little tot will have lots of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five children - Harvey , Princess , Junior , Jett and Bunny - who she shared with three of her former partners .
And Katie wanting a sixth child with new boyfriend Carl Woods she recently told on YouTube channel as they took a pregnancy test .
Katie told her followers on YouTube : `` We do want a baby and we 're not being careful . ''
`` This result - if I am then brilliant .
If I 'm not we 'll just try next month . ''
In the footage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be equally excitable over his girlfriend being the mother to what would be his first child .
He said : `` The result is in .
Am I going to be a dad ?
Is Kate going to have her sixth child ? ''
Katie announced she was n't pregnant to her fans on her YouTube channel .
She was quick to reassure her fans everyone will know when she is pregnant .
Katie added : `` What annoys me is that sometimes I put things up saying we 've got something to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a baby .
`` Because we brought up ovulation , if we get pregnant we 'll have it .
But people think it 's a ploy that I 'm already pregnant . ''

Katie Price’s boyfriend Carl Woods agrees to start trying for a baby with her
Katie Price’s boyfriend Carl Woods agrees to start trying for a baby with her
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Katie Price's younger sister Sophie has shared the happy news that she and partner Harry Brooks are expecting a baby
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Katie Price's sister Sophie has revealed that she is pregnant.
The sibling of the glamour model shared the happy news on her Instagram page on Saturday and told that she is 13-weeks along.
The 30-year-old could be seen beaming in the lovely offering as she posed alongside partner Harry Brooks.
The parent-to-be held up ultrasound snaps in the image that appeared to have been captured in their car.
Sophie captioned the special post: "13 weeks and tired AF!!! Bring on May 2021!!"
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A number of kind comments were posted under the announcement - including one from Katie's ex-husband Kieran Hayler.
Kieran - who shares two children with Katie - wrote: "Omg congratulation soph and @harrybrooks88".
Kerry Katona penned: "Omg congratulations my darling."
Others added: "Loveeeeeeeeee this So happy for you SophieCongratulations to you both lovely news" and "Big congrats xx"
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Sophie - who works for BBC's Children in Need in London - last year graduated after finishing her Masters.
She and Katie, 42, share mum Amy but they have different fathers.
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Sophie's little tot will have lots of doting cousins as Katie is mother to five children - Harvey, Princess, Junior, Jett and Bunny - who she shares with three of her former partners.
And Katie wanting a sixth child with new boyfriend Carl Woods she recently told in footage shared onto her YouTube channel.
Katie told her followers, as she prepared to take a pregnancy test: "We do want a baby and we're not being careful."
"This result - if I am then brilliant. If I'm not we'll just try next month."
In the footage, the happy-go-lucky car salesman proved to be equally excitable over his girlfriend being the mother to what would be his first child.
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He said: "The result is in. Am I going to be a dad? Is Kate going to have her sixth child?"
Katie announced she wasn't pregnant to her fans on her YouTube channel.
She announced: "Not pregnant."
She was quick to reassure her fans everyone will know when she is pregnant.
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Katie added: "What annoys me is that sometimes I put things up saying we've got something to reveal, people always presume it's a baby.
"Because we brought up ovulation, if we get pregnant we'll have it. But people think it's a ploy that I'm already pregnant."