thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Dominic Cummings says he behaved 'reasonably and legally' over lockdown breach

Downing Street has broken its silence on the Dominic Cummings coronavirus lockdown row amid public fury to claim his breach 'was within the guidelines ' .
A statement issued this morning defends the chief aide , despite repeated calls for Boris Johnson to sack him , and ministers rushed to his defence after the Prime Minister backed the strategist .
Downing Street , which has been accused of a `` cover-up '' , said Cummings believed he `` behaved reasonably and legally '' when travelling more than 250 miles from his London home to his parents ' house in Durham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government urged Britons to stay home to save lives .
No10 appeared to accuse the police of lying .
A spokesman for the Prime Minister claims police did n't speak to Mr Cummings or his family even though a Durham police spokesman confirmed earlier that officers spoke to the owners of the home and explained self-isolation and essential travel guidelines `` to the family '' .
The lockdown visit when `` known to be infected '' with Covid-19 was `` most unwise '' , the county 's acting police and crime commissioner said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Amid calls for the Prime Minister to explain what he knew about the visit , a Downing Street spokesman said : `` Owing to his wife being infected with suspected coronavirus and the high likelihood that he would himself become unwell , it was essential for Dominic Cummings to ensure his young child could be properly cared for .
`` His sister and nieces had volunteered to help so he went to a house near to but separate from his extended family in case their help was needed .
`` His sister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside .
`` At no stage was he or his family spoken to by the police about this matter , as is being reported .
`` His actions were in line with coronavirus guidelines .
`` Mr Cummings believes he behaved reasonably and legally . ''
Mr Cummings later insisted `` I behaved reasonably and legally '' and when asked by reporters if his trip to Durham during lockdown looked good , said : `` Who cares about good looks .
It 's a question of doing the right thing .
It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Labour said Downing Street 's statement `` raises more questions than it answers '' .
A spokesman said : `` The lockdown rules were very clear : if you or anyone in your household was suspected of having Covid-19 you must immediately self-isolate and not leave the house .
However , the Prime Minister 's chief adviser appears to believe that it is one rule for him and another for the British people .
`` This will cause understandable anger for the millions of people who have sacrificed so much during this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also raises more questions than it answers .
We are still unclear who knew about this decision and when , whether this was sanctioned by the Prime Minister and whether Number 10 is now questioning the validity of the statement from Durham Police .
`` At this afternoon 's ( daily coronavirus ) press conference , we will be expecting answers to these questions . ''
Steve White , Durham police and crime commissioner , said officers `` acted appropriately '' in relation to Mr Cummings ' visit to the county .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Police Federation in England and Wales said it was `` most unwise '' for the No 10 adviser to have travelled when `` known to be infected '' .
During a joint investigation by the Mirror and Guardian , witnesses said they spotted Mr Cummings at his parents ’ home in Durham , more than 250 miles from his London property , where he was said to have been self-isolating during the lockdown that his boss had just announced .
Mr Cummings , 48 , started suffering from Covid-19 symptoms at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarantine with his wife , journalist Mary Wakefield , and four-year-old son for 14 days .
No10 claimed back then that he was isolating at his London home and his wife later wrote about emerging from self-isolation into the `` London lockdown '' .
A joint investigation by the Mirror and the Guardian revealed Mr Cummings was in the North of England , touching off calls for Mr Johnson to sack him amid an angry response from people who were abiding by the rules of the lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases and deaths soared .
Britons have slammed the `` hypocrisy '' of the Prime Minister 's chief adviser .
Members of the public took to social media to pile pressure on Downing Street to sack the strategist .
Some users said they had not left their home to see their family since February , while others said the reports were making their `` blood boil '' .
One user , who gave his name as Tony , tweeted that he was unable to hug his father at his mother 's funeral , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said : `` The lack of care or thought for other people in not following the necessary guidelines to 'flatten the curve ' by someone who was self-proclaiming their infection with the virus .
Another user , Katie Hall from Yorkshire , said : `` I 'm 5 miles from my shielding parents ... we 've only seen them at a distance to drop off food ... my children have n't seen them at all apart from digitally ... the 'he was with his parents ' stuff is making my blood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked to follow restrictions since they were brought in on March 23 , which has kept many people apart from loved ones for months .
User Rachel Kerry , tweeted : `` My Dad died at Easter .
I could n't go to see him to say goodbye , could n't go to comfort my Mum and there were four of us , socially distancing , at his funeral so could n't even hold my Mum 's hand .
Why is DC so f** special ?
! ''
Others hit out at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` over the weekend '' of March 28 and 29 , and questioned why the public should continue following restrictions .
User Nat Reed tweeted : `` My parents , in their late 70 's , have been tested in the last week , as have I .
All were negative and they live less than an hour away .
`` I have n't seen them since February and am still fighting all my instincts that say to jump in the car but beginning to wonder why ! ''
Former Conservative MP David @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PM under Theresa May , was among those saying the news raised serious questions .
He told BBC Newsnight : `` There 's clearly serious questions that No10 are going to have to address not least because the readiness of members of the public to follow government guidance more generally is going to be affected by this sort of story . ''
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford MP said the aide 's position was `` completely untenable '' .
`` He must resign or be sacked , '' he added .
Mr Blackford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the Prime Minister had `` serious questions '' to answer regarding what he knew about Mr Cummings ' lockdown trip to Durham .
Mr Blackford said : `` I think what should have happened by now is that Dominic Cummings should have gone .
`` What I find interesting ... is that ( according to some reports ) members of Downing Street knew about this so , first and foremost , Boris Johnson has serious questions to answer over what now appears to be a cover-up .
`` The Prime Minister must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breaking of the rules , whether he sanctioned it , why Cummings was n't sacked immediately and why it appears that he tried to cover it up , not telling the public until the newspaper ( s ) broke the story eight weeks later last night . ''
He branded the alleged actions the `` height of irresponsibility for someone to think this is a reasonable course of action '' , and added : `` Here we have the highest official in Government , the closest confidant of the Prime Minister prepared to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us are being asked to obey .
`` You can not have a situation where there appears to be one rule for the powerful and the millions of the rest of the public are being told we must follow Government advice .
Demonstrably , this is an individual who has broken the advice he has been , in many cases , the architect of delivering . ''
Mr Blackford said Mr Cummings ' alleged actions were `` more serious breaches '' than rule breaking carried out by UK Government adviser Professor Neil Ferguson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Calderwood , both of whom resigned for their breaches .
Sir Ed Davey , acting leader of the Liberal Democrats , called for Mr Cummings to quit over the allegations , while a spokesman for Labour said : `` The British people do not expect there to be one rule for them and another rule for Dominic Cummings . ''
Dave Penman , general secretary of the FDA , the union that represents senior civil servants , said Mr Johnson must explain the situation .
Mr Penman told Today that `` essentially , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or does something he is doing it in the Prime Minister 's name '' .
He added : `` I think the Prime Minister needs to understand how heartbreaking this lockdown has been for so many families and the sacrifices that have been made up and down the country .
`` I think in these circumstances , if it looks like there is one rule for those at the centre of Government and one rule for rest of the country , then really the Prime Minister has a responsibility , as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actions .
`` He has known about this for six weeks . ''
Minister for the Cabinet Office Michael Gove has spoken out on behalf of Mr Cummings , tweeting : `` Caring for your wife and child is not a crime . ''
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab , responding to the No10 statement , said an explanation had now been provided .
He tweeted : `` It 's reasonable and fair to ask for an explanation on this .
`` And it has been provided : two parents with coronavirus , were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Those now seeking to politicise it should take a long hard look in the mirror . ''
Chancellor Rishi Sunak wrote on Twitter : `` Taking care of your wife and young child is justifiable and reasonable , trying to score political points over it is n't . ''
Health Secretary Matt Hancock , who also recovered after contracting Covid-19 , added : `` I know how ill coronavirus makes you .
It was entirely right for Dom Cummings to find childcare for his toddler , when both he and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 27 , the day Mr Johnson announced he had tested positive for coronavirus and four days after the lockdown was announced , Mr Cummings was seen running from No10 .
Downing Street said previously that Mr Cummings started showing Covid-19 symptoms `` over the weekend '' of March 28 and 29 .
A Durham Constabulary spokesman said : “ On Tuesday , March 31 , our officers were made aware of reports that an individual had travelled from London to Durham and was present at an address in the city .
“ Officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ address who confirmed that the individual in question was present and was self-isolating in part of the house .
“ In line with national policing guidance , officers explained to the family the guidelines around self-isolation and reiterated the appropriate advice around essential travel ” .
A neighbour told the Mirror and Guardian investigation that they saw Mr Cummings and a young boy at the home of his parents , Robert and Morag , on April 5 after the heard Abba ’ s Dancing Queen being played loudly .
The Government 's advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visiting family members who do not live in your home '' .
It added : `` The only exception is if they need help , such as having shopping or medication dropped off.
” Breaches at that time resulted in a fine of £60 for the first offence , or £30 if paid quickly .
Fines were doubled to a maximum of £960 for additional offences .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Sam Rkaina, Chris Kitching)

Boris Johnson's chief aide Dominic Cummings travelled hundreds of miles from London to visit family in Durham, despite it being a breach of lockdown guidelines everyone else is following and now the Government is standing by him
Dominic Cummings says he behaved 'reasonably and legally' over lockdown breach
Downing Street has broken its silence on the Dominic Cummings coronavirus lockdown row amid public fury to claim his breach 'was within the guidelines'.
A statement issued this morning defends the chief aide, despite repeated calls for Boris Johnson to sack him, and ministers rushed to his defence after the Prime Minister backed the strategist.
Downing Street, which has been accused of a "cover-up", said Cummings believed he "behaved reasonably and legally" when travelling more than 250 miles from his London home to his parents' house in Durham, a trip which came as the Government urged Britons to stay home to save lives.
No10 appeared to accuse the police of lying.
A spokesman for the Prime Minister claims police didn't speak to Mr Cummings or his family even though a Durham police spokesman confirmed earlier that officers spoke to the owners of the home and explained self-isolation and essential travel guidelines "to the family".
The lockdown visit when "known to be infected" with Covid-19 was "most unwise", the county's acting police and crime commissioner said as he backed the officers on Saturday.
Amid calls for the Prime Minister to explain what he knew about the visit, a Downing Street spokesman said: "Owing to his wife being infected with suspected coronavirus and the high likelihood that he would himself become unwell, it was essential for Dominic Cummings to ensure his young child could be properly cared for.
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"His sister and nieces had volunteered to help so he went to a house near to but separate from his extended family in case their help was needed.
"His sister shopped for the family and left everything outside.
"At no stage was he or his family spoken to by the police about this matter, as is being reported.
"His actions were in line with coronavirus guidelines.
"Mr Cummings believes he behaved reasonably and legally."
After No10 issued its statement, Mr Cummings later insisted "I behaved reasonably and legally" and when asked by reporters if his trip to Durham during lockdown looked good, said outside his London: "Who cares about good looks. It's a question of doing the right thing. It's not about what you guys think."
Labour said Downing Street's statement "raises more questions than it answers".
A spokesman said: "The lockdown rules were very clear: if you or anyone in your household was suspected of having Covid-19 you must immediately self-isolate and not leave the house. However, the Prime Minister's chief adviser appears to believe that it is one rule for him and another for the British people.
"This will cause understandable anger for the millions of people who have sacrificed so much during this crisis.
"Number 10's statement also raises more questions than it answers. We are still unclear who knew about this decision and when, whether this was sanctioned by the Prime Minister and whether Number 10 is now questioning the validity of the statement from Durham Police.
"At this afternoon's (daily coronavirus) press conference, we will be expecting answers to these questions."
Steve White, Durham police and crime commissioner, said officers "acted appropriately" in relation to Mr Cummings' visit to the county.
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In a statement, the former head of the Police Federation in England and Wales said it was "most unwise" for the No 10 adviser to have travelled when "known to be infected".
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has called on the head of the civil service to investigate the "rule-breaking and the Tory Government's cover-up" of Mr Cummings' lockdown journey.
In the letter to Sir Mark Sedwill and Boris Johnson, Mr Blackford highlights the "matter of serious public concern" with several questions for the PM including when he found out about the trip and what role the UK Goverment played in "keeping the public in the dark for eight weeks".
Labour councillor Simon Henig, leader of Durham County Council, said in a statement: "Residents of County Durham who have been observing national Government rules for many weeks are shocked to hear reports that a senior Government figure travelled to Durham from London with coronavirus symptoms.
"This breach of the rule on self-isolation came at a time when the rate of infection was far higher in central London than in Durham.
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"The public health guidance has been very clear and must apply to everyone if our communities are to be protected from this terrible virus."
And fellow Labour councillor Lucy Hovvels, portfolio holder for adult and health services, said: "If these reports are true, then the Prime Minister's chief adviser must be dismissed for arrogantly and flagrantly flouting the rules he played such a key role in devising.
"The hypocrisy of Dominic Cummings to think he is above his own Government's guidance is staggering. While the vast majority of our residents in County Durham have made such extraordinary and heart-breaking sacrifices during this pandemic, a senior Government adviser has driven the length of the country, displaying coronavirus symptoms, to swan back to his parents' house.
"Our communities will be appalled and will rightly expect us to condemn these irresponsible actions, which are an insult to the people who have lost their lives across our county. If the Government does not take immediate action against Cummings, it sends a message that there is one set of rules for those who make them and another for the people of the UK."
During a joint investigation by the Mirror and Guardian, witnesses said they spotted Mr Cummings at his parents’ home in Durham, more than 250 miles from his London property, where he was said to have been self-isolating during the lockdown that his boss had just announced.
Mr Cummings, 48, started suffering from Covid-19 symptoms at the end of March which left him in quarantine with his wife, journalist Mary Wakefield, and four-year-old son for 14 days.
No10 claimed back then that he was isolating at his London home and his wife later wrote about emerging from self-isolation into the "London lockdown".
A joint investigation by the Mirror and the Guardian revealed Mr Cummings was in the North of England, touching off calls for Mr Johnson to sack him amid an angry response from people who were abiding by the rules of the lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of the virus and protecting the NHS as cases and deaths soared.
Britons have slammed the "hypocrisy" of the Prime Minister's chief adviser.
Members of the public took to social media to pile pressure on Downing Street to sack the strategist.
Some users said they had not left their home to see their family since February, while others said the reports were making their "blood boil".
One user, who gave his name as Tony, tweeted that he was unable to hug his father at his mother's funeral, saying he was "frankly appalled".
He said: "The lack of care or thought for other people in not following the necessary guidelines to 'flatten the curve' by someone who was self-proclaiming their infection with the virus.
"The hypocrisy is unbelievable."
Another user, Katie Hall from Yorkshire, said: "I'm 5 miles from my shielding parents...we've only seen them at a distance to drop off food...my children haven't seen them at all apart from digitally...the 'he was with his parents' stuff is making my blood boil."
The public has been asked to follow restrictions since they were brought in on March 23, which has kept many people apart from loved ones for months.
User Rachel Kerry, tweeted: "My Dad died at Easter. I couldn't go to see him to say goodbye, couldn't go to comfort my Mum and there were four of us, socially distancing, at his funeral so couldn't even hold my Mum's hand. Why is DC so f** special?!"
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Others hit out at the fact that Mr Cummings displayed coronavirus symptoms "over the weekend" of March 28 and 29, and questioned why the public should continue following restrictions.
User Nat Reed tweeted: "My parents, in their late 70's, have been tested in the last week, as have I. All were negative and they live less than an hour away.
"I haven't seen them since February and am still fighting all my instincts that say to jump in the car but beginning to wonder why!"
Former Conservative MP David Liddington, who was de facto deputy PM under Theresa May, was among those saying the news raised serious questions.
He told BBC Newsnight: "There's clearly serious questions that No10 are going to have to address not least because the readiness of members of the public to follow government guidance more generally is going to be affected by this sort of story."
Mr Blackford said the aide's position was "completely untenable".
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"He must resign or be sacked," he added.
Mr Blackford told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that the Prime Minister had "serious questions" to answer regarding what he knew about Mr Cummings' lockdown trip to Durham.
Mr Blackford said: "I think what should have happened by now is that Dominic Cummings should have gone.
"What I find interesting...is that (according to some reports) members of Downing Street knew about this so, first and foremost, Boris Johnson has serious questions to answer over what now appears to be a cover-up.
"The Prime Minister must explain exactly when he knew about the breaking of the rules, whether he sanctioned it, why Cummings wasn't sacked immediately and why it appears that he tried to cover it up, not telling the public until the newspaper(s) broke the story eight weeks later last night."
He branded the alleged actions the "height of irresponsibility for someone to think this is a reasonable course of action", and added: "Here we have the highest official in Government, the closest confidant of the Prime Minister prepared to break the rules that the rest of us are being asked to obey.
"You cannot have a situation where there appears to be one rule for the powerful and the millions of the rest of the public are being told we must follow Government advice. Demonstrably, this is an individual who has broken the advice he has been, in many cases, the architect of delivering."
Mr Blackford said Mr Cummings' alleged actions were "more serious breaches" than rule breaking carried out by UK Government adviser Professor Neil Ferguson and former Scotland chief medical officer Catherine Calderwood, both of whom resigned for their breaches.
Sir Ed Davey, acting leader of the Liberal Democrats, called for Mr Cummings to quit over the allegations, while a spokesman for Labour said: "The British people do not expect there to be one rule for them and another rule for Dominic Cummings."
Dave Penman, general secretary of the FDA, the union that represents senior civil servants, said Mr Johnson must explain the situation.
Mr Penman told Today that "essentially, when he (Mr Cummings) says or does something he is doing it in the Prime Minister's name".
He added: "I think the Prime Minister needs to understand how heartbreaking this lockdown has been for so many families and the sacrifices that have been made up and down the country.
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"I think in these circumstances, if it looks like there is one rule for those at the centre of Government and one rule for rest of the country, then really the Prime Minister has a responsibility, as well as a constitutional responsibility, to explain his actions.
"He has known about this for six weeks."
Minister for the Cabinet Office Michael Gove has spoken out on behalf of Mr Cummings, tweeting: "Caring for your wife and child is not a crime."
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, responding to the No10 statement, said an explanation had now been provided.
He tweeted: "It's reasonable and fair to ask for an explanation on this.
"And it has been provided: two parents with coronavirus, were anxiously taking care of their young child.
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"Those now seeking to politicise it should take a long hard look in the mirror."
Chancellor Rishi Sunak wrote on Twitter: "Taking care of your wife and young child is justifiable and reasonable, trying to score political points over it isn't."
Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who also recovered after contracting Covid-19, added: "I know how ill coronavirus makes you. It was entirely right for Dom Cummings to find childcare for his toddler, when both he and his wife were getting ill."
On March 27, the day Mr Johnson announced he had tested positive for coronavirus and four days after the lockdown was announced, Mr Cummings was seen running from No10.
Downing Street said previously that Mr Cummings started showing Covid-19 symptoms "over the weekend" of March 28 and 29.
Durham police officers visited his parents' home on March 31.
A Durham Constabulary spokesman said: “On Tuesday, March 31, our officers were made aware of reports that an individual had travelled from London to Durham and was present at an address in the city.
“Officers made contact with the owners of that address who confirmed that the individual in question was present and was self-isolating in part of the house.
“In line with national policing guidance, officers explained to the family the guidelines around self-isolation and reiterated the appropriate advice around essential travel”.
A neighbour told the Mirror and Guardian investigation that they saw Mr Cummings and a young boy at the home of his parents, Robert and Morag, on April 5 after the heard Abba’s Dancing Queen being played loudly.
The Government's advice said Britons should "should not be visiting family members who do not live in your home".
It added: "The only exception is if they need help, such as having shopping or medication dropped off.”
Breaches at that time resulted in a fine of £60 for the first offence, or £30 if paid quickly. Fines were doubled to a maximum of £960 for additional offences.


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Beckhams 'stock up on McDonald's Big Mac sauce' to get them through lockdown

The Beckhams have reportedly splashed out on supplies of McDonald 's Big Mac sauce to get them through lockdown .
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham have been staying with their three youngest children at their £6 million mansion in the Cotswolds .
However , it seems they really have been missing something special in their lives whilst in lockdown : McDonald 's Big Mac sauce .
The small pleasure for the family has led to them going out of their way to buy the McDonald 's condiment on eBay , according to The Sun .
A source told the publication @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They 've got in quite a lot to keep them going for a while . ''
McDonald 's introduced the sauce as a separate condiment earlier this year so that diners could enjoy it with other foods from the chain .
The insider added that the love of the sauce proves the Beckhams are `` a down-to-earth family despite their lavish lifestyle . ''
It comes as the fast food giant has started reopening some branches across the country , and staff have faced huge queues as Brits rushed to get their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more luxurious habit was recently shared by Victoria on her Instagram page .
Detailing her skincare routine to her 28.3 million followers , she revealed that she uses : the Victoria Beckham Beauty Cell Rejuvenating Priming Moisturiser ( twice a day ) and Power Serum .
She said that `` to really , really treat my skin , it is all about the skincare , it is all about those two products for that healthy natural glow while looking after your skin and giving it a real treat at the same time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ name-dropped do not come cheap , setting back customers £300 ( on sale from £320 ) in a set or £92 per item .
Victoria bought her home in the Cotswolds with husband David in 2017 after it was converted from a barn into a nine-bedroom home .
The couple are self-isolating there with their three youngest children : Romeo Beckham , 17 , Cruz Beckham , 15 , and eight-year-old Harper Seven Beckham .
Their eldest child , 21-year-old Brooklyn Beckham is currently residing in the US with his girlfriend Nicola Peltz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic began .
Here 's hoping they are all reunited soon !
What do you think of the Beckhams ' lockdown craving ?
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David and Victoria Beckham are said to have been stocking up on one of their favourite condiments for the whole family as they spend lockdown at their £6 million home in the Cotswolds
Beckhams 'stock up on McDonald's Big Mac sauce' to get them through lockdown
The Beckhams have reportedly splashed out on supplies of McDonald's Big Mac sauce to get them through lockdown.
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham have been staying with their three youngest children at their £6 million mansion in the Cotswolds.
However, it seems they really have been missing something special in their lives whilst in lockdown: McDonald's Big Mac sauce.
The small pleasure for the family has led to them going out of their way to buy the McDonald's condiment on eBay, according to The Sun.
A source told the publication: "The family are big fans. They've got in quite a lot to keep them going for a while."
McDonald's introduced the sauce as a separate condiment earlier this year so that diners could enjoy it with other foods from the chain.
The insider added that the love of the sauce proves the Beckhams are "a down-to-earth family despite their lavish lifestyle."
It comes as the fast food giant has started reopening some branches across the country, and staff have faced huge queues as Brits rushed to get their Maccy D's fix.
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A slightly more luxurious habit was recently shared by Victoria on her Instagram page.
Detailing her skincare routine to her 28.3 million followers, she revealed that she uses: the Victoria Beckham Beauty Cell Rejuvenating Priming Moisturiser (twice a day) and Power Serum.
She said that "to really, really treat my skin, it is all about the skincare, it is all about those two products for that healthy natural glow while looking after your skin and giving it a real treat at the same time."
However, the products that Victoria name-dropped do not come cheap, setting back customers £300 (on sale from £320) in a set or £92 per item.
Victoria bought her home in the Cotswolds with husband David in 2017 after it was converted from a barn into a nine-bedroom home.
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The couple are self-isolating there with their three youngest children: Romeo Beckham, 17, Cruz Beckham, 15, and eight-year-old Harper Seven Beckham.
Their eldest child, 21-year-old Brooklyn Beckham is currently residing in the US with his girlfriend Nicola Peltz, where he has been staying since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Here's hoping they are all reunited soon!
What do you think of the Beckhams' lockdown craving? Let us know in the comments below.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-05-24--Brits to enjoy 26C Bank Holiday Monday amid fears crowds will flock to beaches

Brits stayed away from beaches and beauty spots largely on a blustery cooler Saturday - but are being warned to continue this as temperatures rise .
A chilly and blustery start to the weekend on Saturday is to make way for a warmer day today , with temperatures soaring still further to 26C on Monday .
Many beaches across England stayed largely empty on Saturday as the weather helped keep people away amid warnings not to break coronavirus rules over the bank holiday weekend .
Authorities feared crowds would flock to popular coastal destinations following similar incidents in the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Cornwall were quiet thanks to strong winds and rain showers .
But the mercury is expected to rise to 26C ( 78.8F ) in London on Monday , with coastal areas likely to see the temperature hit 20C ( 68F ) - and councils have warned people not to take advantage of the warmer weather .
Saturday was predicted to be the colder day , before a pleasant Sunday , with warnings to the public remaining in place .
Beach-goer , Jane Griffiths , retired , from Newquay , said her local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ usual for the time of year , as 40mph winds swept the area She said : `` A few people were dotted about and a few people were surfing .
`` On normal May bank holidays , the beaches would have been packed and lifeguards would have had red flags flying today .
Although breezy today , visitors would have used wind breaks .
`` We saw a few people but nothing like the numbers we would normally have seen . ''
Elsewhere in Brighton , the mercury rose to just 16C ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as heavy showers arrived in the afternoon , pictures showed the seafront was largely empty .
It was also a blustery day for other coastal areas in the South East , including Margate , in Kent , and Southend in Essex , which was busy earlier in the week .
But Saturday 's gales and lower temperatures left beaches and open spaces empty for most of the day .
In the North West , the usually popular Blackpool hit a maximum temperature of 15C ( 59F ) , with some strong gales of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media showed an empty area surrounding the Blackpool Tower tourist attraction on the seafront .
But the warnings from councils to stay away remain the same ahead of sunny spells expected to arrive for parts of the UK on Sunday .
Sefton Council in Merseyside has adopted a new campaign ahead of the bank holiday weekend , telling people `` Wish you were n't here ! ''
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In Cornwall , council leaders have warned there is no lifeguard cover and a large coastal swell and spring tide will bring hazardous sea conditions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked people to `` think twice '' about visiting the coast and to consider if they could remain closer to home .
Many northern and central areas starting cloudy but light rain fading , skies slowly brightening .
Southern England and Northern Ireland should see sunnier conditions develop more readily .
Less windy , feeling warmer .
Southern areas mostly fine and warm throughout .
Rain reaching the far NW on Monday , dying out as it comes southeast into central areas on Tuesday with brighter drier weather following .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Ted Hennessey, Jeremy Culley)

Temperatures are set to rise on Sunday and Monday but Brits are still being urged to resist the urge to soak up the sunshine at beaches and other beauty spots that could attract crowds
Brits stayed away from beaches and beauty spots largely on a blustery cooler Saturday - but are being warned to continue this as temperatures rise.
A chilly and blustery start to the weekend on Saturday is to make way for a warmer day today, with temperatures soaring still further to 26C on Monday.
Many beaches across England stayed largely empty on Saturday as the weather helped keep people away amid warnings not to break coronavirus rules over the bank holiday weekend.
Authorities feared crowds would flock to popular coastal destinations following similar incidents in the past week, but beauty spots in Brighton and Cornwall were quiet thanks to strong winds and rain showers.
But the mercury is expected to rise to 26C (78.8F) in London on Monday, with coastal areas likely to see the temperature hit 20C (68F) - and councils have warned people not to take advantage of the warmer weather.
Image: Humphrey Nemar/ dailystar) Humphrey Nemar/ dailystar)
Saturday was predicted to be the colder day, before a pleasant Sunday, with warnings to the public remaining in place.
Beach-goer, Jane Griffiths, retired, from Newquay, said her local area was more quiet on Saturday than usual for the time of year, as 40mph winds swept the area
She said: "A few people were dotted about and a few people were surfing.
"On normal May bank holidays, the beaches would have been packed and lifeguards would have had red flags flying today. Although breezy today, visitors would have used wind breaks.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"We saw a few people but nothing like the numbers we would normally have seen."
Elsewhere in Brighton, the mercury rose to just 16C (60.8F) in the morning, and as heavy showers arrived in the afternoon, pictures showed the seafront was largely empty.
It was also a blustery day for other coastal areas in the South East, including Margate, in Kent, and Southend in Essex, which was busy earlier in the week.
But Saturday's gales and lower temperatures left beaches and open spaces empty for most of the day.
In the North West, the usually popular Blackpool hit a maximum temperature of 15C (59F), with some strong gales of up to 46mph.
Pictures on social media showed an empty area surrounding the Blackpool Tower tourist attraction on the seafront.
But the warnings from councils to stay away remain the same ahead of sunny spells expected to arrive for parts of the UK on Sunday.
Sefton Council in Merseyside has adopted a new campaign ahead of the bank holiday weekend, telling people "Wish you weren't here!".
In Cornwall, council leaders have warned there is no lifeguard cover and a large coastal swell and spring tide will bring hazardous sea conditions over the weekend.
Devon County Council asked people to "think twice" about visiting the coast and to consider if they could remain closer to home.
Sunday:
Many northern and central areas starting cloudy but light rain fading, skies slowly brightening. Southern England and Northern Ireland should see sunnier conditions develop more readily. Less windy, feeling warmer.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Southern areas mostly fine and warm throughout. Rain reaching the far NW on Monday, dying out as it comes southeast into central areas on Tuesday with brighter drier weather following.


thedailymirror--2020-05-24--Wayne Rooney signing was 'same feeling' as Cristiano Ronaldo transfer at Man Utd

Manchester United 's capture of Wayne Rooney in 2004 created the same feeling as Cristiano Ronaldo 's arrival 12 months earlier , claims Mikael Silvestre .
The forward moved to Old Trafford following a hugely impressive two seasons at Everton .
He rose to prominence at that summer 's European Championships where he scored four times for England .
He limped off as the Three Lions were dumped out but his status as a world star was confirmed .
United spent £25m on the then teenager which created quite a buzz in Manchester .
Rooney scored a hat-trick on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Silvestre knew the Red Devils were on to something good .
He told United ’ s Unscripted series : “ When I heard we were signing him I was super , super happy .
It was the same feeling as when we signed Cristiano the year before .
`` You know you are getting someone that ’ s going to stay there for a while and perform , bring what you need to win trophies , which is scoring goals and creating chances .
I think we were all really excited to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around .
“ For me , it meant an even harder test every day because I had to face him in training , but I loved that .
I had always felt that it was better to face the likes of Wayne and Cristiano in training .
`` Before them it had been Ruud [ van Nistelrooy ] , Andy Cole , Dwight Yorke , Ole [ Gunnar Solskjaer ] , Teddy [ Sheringham ] – because I was a competitor and I always wanted to test myself against the best .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he was strong too .
So was I and physicality , as a defender , is an important part of the game , so I was always looking forward to the challenge of facing him .
“ He was great when he arrived , but he was always developing .
He learnt a lot from the others , from Ole , Ruud , Louis [ Saha ] , and like Cristiano he was a fast learner .
“ He needed to bring consistency quickly into his game to be able to retain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United and England .
He was , like the rest of us , a bad loser , and if you don ’ t want to lose then you always have to improve .
He got that .
He was always looking to improve his game .
”

Wayne Rooney moved to Man Utd in 2004 following a stellar showing at that summers Euros are further added to the depth of quality already at Old Trafford
Manchester United's capture of Wayne Rooney in 2004 created the same feeling as Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival 12 months earlier, claims Mikael Silvestre.
The forward moved to Old Trafford following a hugely impressive two seasons at Everton.
He rose to prominence at that summer's European Championships where he scored four times for England.
He limped off as the Three Lions were dumped out but his status as a world star was confirmed.
United spent £25m on the then teenager which created quite a buzz in Manchester.
Rooney scored a hat-trick on his debut against Fenerbahce in the Champions League and Silvestre knew the Red Devils were on to something good.
Image: Getty) Getty)
He told United’s Unscripted series: “When I heard we were signing him I was super, super happy. It was the same feeling as when we signed Cristiano the year before.
"You know you are getting someone that’s going to stay there for a while and perform, bring what you need to win trophies, which is scoring goals and creating chances. I think we were all really excited to sign one of the best young prospects around.
“For me, it meant an even harder test every day because I had to face him in training, but I loved that. I had always felt that it was better to face the likes of Wayne and Cristiano in training.
"Before them it had been Ruud [van Nistelrooy], Andy Cole, Dwight Yorke, Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer], Teddy [Sheringham] – because I was a competitor and I always wanted to test myself against the best.
Image: PA) PA)
“Not only was he fast and clever, he was strong too. So was I and physicality, as a defender, is an important part of the game, so I was always looking forward to the challenge of facing him.
“He was great when he arrived, but he was always developing. He learnt a lot from the others, from Ole, Ruud, Louis [Saha], and like Cristiano he was a fast learner.
“He needed to bring consistency quickly into his game to be able to retain his place in the starting XI for United and England. He was, like the rest of us, a bad loser, and if you don’t want to lose then you always have to improve. He got that. He was always looking to improve his game.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-24--Dan Osborne heads for open road on his motorbike amid Jac Jossa 'split' claims

Dan Osborne looked like he was ready to embrace the freedom of the open road amid allegations his marriage to EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa has completely collapsed .
The 28-year-old former The Only Way Is Essex star was seemingly off for an evening spin on his old motorbike just as news was breaking about the alleged end of his three-year-marriage .
Taking to Instagram Stories on Saturday night , Dan shared a snap of his Can-Am Spyder three wheeled motorbike as dusk was falling , with the machine backed onto a small patch of grass .
The reality star uploaded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ It ’ s been a while… ” and a wind emoji .
Dan may be signalling that he wants to get some space and air as reports emerged minutes later that his marriage to 27-year-old former EastEnders star Jacqueline is over .
The Sun has reported that the couple – who tied-the-knot in June 2017 after four years of dating – had called time on their romance after lockdown life had amplified their marital problems .
Throughout their marriage , the couple were dogged by cheating rumours and speculation over their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Branning on EastEnders between 2010 and 2018 – featured on I ’ m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here !
last year as she attempted to move the narrative of her life to a more positive light away from marriage crisis accusations .
The couple have two children together – a five-year-old daughter named Ella and a one-year-old daughter named Mia .
Mirror Online has contacted representatives of both Dan and Jacqueline for comment .
Jacqueline may have hinted about difficult times in her personal life when she left a cryptic message @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a split emerged .
The soap star said she was “ taking time out ” as she shared a photo of herself on Instagram alongside the message : `` Holding back on posting as much recently just taking some time .
`` Hope you are all good !
Speak soon ! ''
Jacqueline also turned the comments off .

Dan signalled that he is would be taking his motorbike for a spin as news broke that his marriage to Jacqueline Jossa may be over after three years and two children together
Dan Osborne looked like he was ready to embrace the freedom of the open road amid reports his marriage to EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa has completely collapsed.
The 28-year-old former The Only Way Is Essex star was seemingly off for an evening spin on his old motorbike just as news was breaking about the alleged end of his three-year-marriage.
Taking to Instagram Stories on Saturday night, Dan shared a snap of his Can-Am Spyder three wheeled motorbike as dusk was falling, with the machine backed onto a small patch of grass.
The reality star uploaded the image along with the simple caption: “It’s been a while…” and a wind emoji.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Dan may be signalling that he wants to get some space and air as reports emerged minutes later that his marriage to 27-year-old former EastEnders star Jacqueline is over.
The Sun has reported that the couple – who tied-the-knot in June 2017 after four years of dating – had called time on their romance after lockdown life had amplified their marital problems.
Throughout their marriage, the couple were dogged by cheating rumours and speculation over their romance.
Image: Dan Osborne/Instagram) Dan Osborne/Instagram)
Jac – who played Lauren Branning on EastEnders between 2010 and 2018 – featured on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! last year as she attempted to move the narrative of her life to a more positive light away from marriage crisis accusations.
The couple have two children together – a five-year-old daughter named Ella and a one-year-old daughter named Mia.
Mirror Online has contacted representatives of both Dan and Jacqueline for comment.
Jacqueline may have hinted about difficult times in her personal life when she left a cryptic message online just days before the allegations of a split emerged.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The soap star said she was “taking time out” as she shared a photo of herself on Instagram alongside the message: "Holding back on posting as much recently just taking some time.
"Hope you are all good! Speak soon!"
Jacqueline also turned the comments off.


thedailymirror--2020-05-24--Boris Johnson under huge voter and political pressure to sack Dominic Cummings

The Prime Minister is facing renewed pressure to sack Dominic Cummings after it emerged he broke lockdown rules a second time .
Boris Johnson offered his `` full support '' to his chief adviser yesterday after the Mirror revealed Mr Cummings and his family travelled 264 miles to Durham in March to self-isolate .
Despite strict guidance against unnecessary travel , Downing Street has said the trip was justified because he needed relatives in the North East to help with childcare after he and his wife Mary Wakefield fell ill with suspected coronavirus .
But the Sunday Mirror and Guardian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a second trip to Durham and was seen there on April 19 , five days after being photographed on his return to Westminster .
A second eyewitness saw Mr Cummings a week earlier in Barnard Castle , a popular tourist spot 30 miles from Durham , during the period he was believed to be self-isolating .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here The reports have prompted fury from opposition MPs , with the SNP 's Westminster leader Ian Blackford calling for him to be immediately axed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ must sack Dominic Cummings , '' he said on Twitter .
`` When the PM 's top adviser ignores the Government 's instruction to the public not to engage in non-essential travel he has to leave office .
Immediately . ''
Labour , the SNP and the Liberal Democrats have written to Cabinet Secretary Sir Mark Sedwill demanding an inquiry into what happened .
A Labour source said : `` If these latest revelations are true , why on earth were Cabinet ministers sent out this afternoon to defend Dominic Cummings ?
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cabinet Secretary to get to the bottom of this matter .
`` It can not be right that there is one rule for the Prime Minister 's adviser and another for the British people . ''
Acting Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey , meanwhile , has said the PM 's judgment will be called into question if Mr Cummings is allowed to remain .
`` If Dominic Cummings is now allowed to remain in place a moment longer , it will increasingly be the Prime Minister 's judgment that is in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secretary .
`` Surely Boris Johnson must now recognise the actions of his top adviser are an insult to the millions who have made huge personal sacrifices to stop the spread of coronavirus . ''
Amid huge public backlash , a snap poll suggests that more than half of Brits also believe the controversial aide should resign .
A YouGov poll found 52 % believe he should quit , while 68 % said he had broken the rules .
It comes after a host of senior Cabinet ministers including Health Secretary Matt Hancock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social media on Saturday to voice their support for Mr Cummings .
Speaking at the daily Downing Street briefing , Transport Secretary Grant Shapps added that Mr Cummings had `` stayed put for 14 days '' while residing at a family property .
But the trip to Barnard Castle on April 12 would call that testimony into question .
A No 10 spokesman described the Mirror 's story on Mr Cummings travelling to self-isolate in Durham as `` inaccurate '' - despite confirming it earlier in the day .
`` Yesterday the Mirror @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cummings , '' they said .
`` Today they are writing more inaccurate stories including claims that Mr Cummings returned to Durham after returning to work in Downing Street on 14 April .
`` We will not waste our time answering a stream of false allegations about Mr Cummings from campaigning newspapers . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Patrick Daly, Anna MacSwan)

Boris Johnson is facing mounting pressure to axe Dominic Cummings from his team, with 52% of Brits saying he should resign and opposition MPs demanding an inquiry
The Prime Minister is facing renewed pressure to sack Dominic Cummings after it emerged he broke lockdown rules a second time.
Boris Johnson offered his "full support" to his chief adviser yesterday after the Mirror revealed Mr Cummings and his family travelled 264 miles to Durham in March to self-isolate.
Despite strict guidance against unnecessary travel, Downing Street has said the trip was justified because he needed relatives in the North East to help with childcare after he and his wife Mary Wakefield fell ill with suspected coronavirus.
But the Sunday Mirror and Guardian has revealed that the 48-year-old later made a second trip to Durham and was seen there on April 19, five days after being photographed on his return to Westminster.
A second eyewitness saw Mr Cummings a week earlier in Barnard Castle, a popular tourist spot 30 miles from Durham, during the period he was believed to be self-isolating.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
The Mail on Sunday has reported that, in standing by his aide, Mr Johnson said: "It's not like he was visiting a lover."
He also reportedly said that he considers the matter closed, as "Dominic had acted within the guidance and was simply caring for his family".
But the reports have prompted fury from opposition MPs, with the SNP's Westminster leader Ian Blackford calling for him to be immediately axed.
"It is clear that Boris Johnson must sack Dominic Cummings," he said on Twitter.
"When the PM's top adviser ignores the Government's instruction to the public not to engage in non-essential travel he has to leave office. Immediately."
Labour, the SNP and the Liberal Democrats have written to Cabinet Secretary Sir Mark Sedwill demanding an inquiry into what happened.
A Labour source said: "If these latest revelations are true, why on earth were Cabinet ministers sent out this afternoon to defend Dominic Cummings?
"We need an urgent investigation by the Cabinet Secretary to get to the bottom of this matter.
"It cannot be right that there is one rule for the Prime Minister's adviser and another for the British people."
Acting Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey, meanwhile, has said the PM's judgment will be called into question if Mr Cummings is allowed to remain.
"If Dominic Cummings is now allowed to remain in place a moment longer, it will increasingly be the Prime Minister's judgment that is in the spotlight," said the former energy secretary.
"Surely Boris Johnson must now recognise the actions of his top adviser are an insult to the millions who have made huge personal sacrifices to stop the spread of coronavirus."
Amid huge public backlash, a snap poll suggests that more than half of Brits also believe the controversial aide should resign.
A YouGov poll found 52% believe he should quit, while 68% said he had broken the rules.
It comes after a host of senior Cabinet ministers including Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Attorney General Suella Braverman took to social media on Saturday to voice their support for Mr Cummings.
Speaking at the daily Downing Street briefing, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps added that Mr Cummings had "stayed put for 14 days" while residing at a family property.
But the trip to Barnard Castle on April 12 would call that testimony into question.
A No 10 spokesman described the Mirror's story on Mr Cummings travelling to self-isolate in Durham as "inaccurate".
"Yesterday the Mirror and Guardian wrote inaccurate stories about Mr Cummings," they said.
"Today they are writing more inaccurate stories including claims that Mr Cummings returned to Durham after returning to work in Downing Street on 14 April.
"We will not waste our time answering a stream of false allegations about Mr Cummings from campaigning newspapers."


thedailymirror--2020-05-24--Giovanni van Bronckhorst admits desire to return to Arsenal as manager

Former Gunner Giovanni van Bronckhorst admits it would be a `` dream '' to one day manage Arsenal .
The Dutchman spent two years in north London where he won the Premier League title and two FA Cups under Arsene Wenger .
He left for Barcelona in 2003 but has since become a manager following his retirement in 2010 .
Van Bronckhorst took the reins at Feyenoord , the club where he saw out his playing days , and is now in charge of Chinese side Guangzhou R & F .
He claims to be enjoying his time in Asia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ desire to return to Europe .
`` At the moment I 'm enjoying my work in China .
But as a player I had ambition and as a coach I have ambition .
`` The Premier League for me is the number one league in the world to be working at and , for me , it is definitely an ambition to work in , '' he told Sky Sports .
`` I always said if I could coach the teams I played for it would be a big dream . ''
Former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dugout at the Emirates having taken charge in December .
It is the Spaniard 's first job as a No 1 having served as Pep Guardiola 's assistant at Manchester City .
And Van Bronckhorst claims the Catalan has proved to be the greatest influence on him .
`` Last year I spent five months with the City group and a lot of time in Manchester with Pep , '' he added .
`` He was very open .
He talked about the training sessions and I could watch and see everything and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are moments you can see him really in action and he is a very special coach .
Those months with him in Manchester I could see a lot of things I did n't see before and it helped to develop me as a coach . ''

Giovanni van Bronckhorst spent time at Arsenal as a player and concedes he would like to return one day as a manager
Former Gunner Giovanni van Bronckhorst admits it would be a "dream" to one day manage Arsenal.
The Dutchman spent two years in north London where he won the Premier League title and two FA Cups under Arsene Wenger.
He left for Barcelona in 2003 but has since become a manager following his retirement in 2010.
Van Bronckhorst took the reins at Feyenoord, the club where he saw out his playing days, and is now in charge of Chinese side Guangzhou R&F.
He claims to be enjoying his time in Asia but has made no secret of his desire to return to Europe.
"At the moment I'm enjoying my work in China. But as a player I had ambition and as a coach I have ambition.
Image: X00550) X00550)
"The Premier League for me is the number one league in the world to be working at and, for me, it is definitely an ambition to work in," he told Sky Sports.
"I always said if I could coach the teams I played for it would be a big dream."
Former Arsenal man Mikel Arteta currently occupies the dugout at the Emirates having taken charge in December.
It is the Spaniard's first job as a No 1 having served as Pep Guardiola's assistant at Manchester City.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
And Van Bronckhorst claims the Catalan has proved to be the greatest influence on him.
"Last year I spent five months with the City group and a lot of time in Manchester with Pep," he added.
"He was very open. He talked about the training sessions and I could watch and see everything and talk with his staff.
"Those are moments you can see him really in action and he is a very special coach. Those months with him in Manchester I could see a lot of things I didn't see before and it helped to develop me as a coach."


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--PM reportedly defended Dominic Cummings by saying 'it's not like visiting lover'

Boris Johnson has reportedly defended under-fire aide Dominic Cummings by saying his breach of lockdown rules was not like `` visiting a lover '' .
The PM is said to have suggested his chief-of-staff 's actions were less risky than those of scientist Professor Neil Ferguson , who was forced to resign as a government advisor after his girlfriend visited him during the coronavirus lockdown .
It comes after the Mirror exclusively revealed that the Downing Street aide travelled more than 250 miles to his parents ' home in Durham while fearing he had Covid-19 .
No 10 has said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he and his wife Mary Wakefield fell ill , and that the Downing Street chief aide has Mr Johnson 's `` full support '' .
But calls for Mr Cummings ' resignation have intensified tonight after a joint investigation by the Sunday Mirror and Observer revealed he made a second trip to the North East after he initially returned to London .
And police contradicted Downing Street 's initial response by confirming they had spoken with Mr Cummings ' father , before deciding to take no further action .
For the latest on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here The Mail on Sunday reports that , in standing by his aide , Mr Johnson said : `` It 's not like he was visiting a lover . ''
He also reportedly said that he considers the matter closed , as `` Dominic had acted within the guidance and was simply caring for his family '' .
Mr Cummings ' movements fly in the face of government guidance at the time stating that anyone displaying symptoms of coronavirus should self-isolate with their entire household for 14 days .
And now , new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Houghall Woods a fortnight after the first sighting on April 5 .
A local couple , who did not want to be named , reported seeing him at the beauty spot near Durham on Sunday , April 19 .
Mr Cummings had returned to London and was back at work on April 14 , suggesting the aide returned to Durham afterwards .
One of the couple told the Mirror : “ We were shocked and surprised to see him because the last time we did was earlier in the week in Downing Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not supposed to be here during the lockdown ’ .
We thought ‘ What double standards , one rule for him as a senior adviser to the Prime Minister and another for the rest of us ’ .
” The witness said Mr Cummings , wearing his trademark beanie hat and outdoor clothes , was walking with a woman believed to be his wife Mary .
The locals stepped back a couple of metres , in line with social distancing .
Ministers insisted that Mr Cummings had “ stayed put ” at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14-day self-isolation period .
But Robin Lees , 70 , a retired chemistry teacher from Barnard Castle , claimed he saw Mr Cummings and his family walking by the River Tees in the town before getting into a car around lunch time on April 12 .
Although he may have completed his period of self-isolation , strict lockdown rules were still in place and the family were 30 miles from his parents ’ home .
Mr Lees said : “ I was a bit gobsmacked to see him .
They looked as if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the river .
It didn ’ t seem right because I assumed he would be in London .
“ Of course he should resign now .
You don ’ t take the virus from one part of the country to another .
“ It just beggars belief to think you could actually drive when the advice was stay home , save lives .
It couldn ’ t have been clearer.
” When asked earlier today if he was going to consider resigning following the allegations , Mr Cummings said : “ Obviously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leave campaign added : “ You guys are probably as right about that as you are about Brexit , remember how right you were ?
” When challenged by a reporter who said his decision to self-isolate in Durham “ didn ’ t look good ” , he said : “ Who cares about good looks ?
It ’ s a question of doing the right thing .
It ’ s not about what you guys think .
A No 10 spokesman described the Mirror 's story on Mr Cummings travelling to self-isolate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despite confirming it earlier in the day .
They added : `` Today they are writing more inaccurate stories including claims that Mr Cummings returned to Durham after returning to work in Downing Street on 14 April .
`` We will not waste our time answering a stream of false allegations about Mr Cummings from campaigning newspapers . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Anna MacSwan, Pippa Crerar, Alan Selby)

Boris Johnson reportedly favourably compared Dominic Cummings' lockdown breach with that of Professor Neil Ferguson, saying his 264-mile trip to Durham despite lockdown was not the same as "visiting a lover"
Boris Johnson backs Dominic Cummings and reportedly said 'it's not like visiting a lover'
Boris Johnson has reportedly defended under-fire aide Dominic Cummings by saying his breach of lockdown rules was not like "visiting a lover".
The PM is said to have suggested his chief-of-staff's actions were less risky than those of scientist Professor Neil Ferguson, who was forced to resign as a government advisor after his girlfriend visited him during the coronavirus lockdown.
It comes after the Mirror exclusively revealed that the Downing Street aide travelled more than 250 miles to his parents' home in Durham while fearing he had Covid-19.
No 10 has said Mr Cummings needed help with childcare after he and his wife Mary Wakefield fell ill, and that the Downing Street chief aide has Mr Johnson's "full support".
But calls for Mr Cummings' resignation have intensified tonight after a joint investigation by the Sunday Mirror and Observer revealed he made a second trip to the North East after he initially returned to London.
And police contradicted Downing Street's initial response by confirming they had spoken with Mr Cummings' father, before deciding to take no further action.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
The Mail on Sunday reports that, in standing by his aide, Mr Johnson said: "It's not like he was visiting a lover."
He also reportedly said that he considers the matter closed, as "Dominic had acted within the guidance and was simply caring for his family".
Mr Cummings' movements fly in the face of government guidance at the time stating that anyone displaying symptoms of coronavirus should self-isolate with their entire household for 14 days.
And now, new witnesses have reported seeing Mr Cummings in Houghall Woods a fortnight after the first sighting on April 5.
A local couple, who did not want to be named, reported seeing him at the beauty spot near Durham on Sunday, April 19.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Mr Cummings had returned to London and was back at work on April 14, suggesting the aide returned to Durham afterwards.
One of the couple told the Mirror: “We were shocked and surprised to see him because the last time we did was earlier in the week in Downing Street.
“We thought ‘He’s not supposed to be here during the lockdown’. We thought ‘What double standards, one rule for him as a senior adviser to the Prime Minister and another for the rest of us’.”
The witness said Mr Cummings, wearing his trademark beanie hat and outdoor clothes, was walking with a woman believed to be his wife Mary.
The locals stepped back a couple of metres, in line with social distancing.
Ministers insisted that Mr Cummings had “stayed put” at his family property in Durham during his 14-day self-isolation period.
But Robin Lees, 70, a retired chemistry teacher from Barnard Castle, claimed he saw Mr Cummings and his family walking by the River Tees in the town before getting into a car around lunch time on April 12.
Although he may have completed his period of self-isolation, strict lockdown rules were still in place and the family were 30 miles from his parents’ home.
Mr Lees said: “I was a bit gobsmacked to see him. They looked as if they’d been for a walk by the river. It didn’t seem right because I assumed he would be in London.
“Of course he should resign now. You don’t take the virus from one part of the country to another.
“It just beggars belief to think you could actually drive when the advice was stay home, save lives. It couldn’t have been clearer.”
When asked earlier today if he was going to consider resigning following the allegations, Mr Cummings said: “Obviously not.”
The architect of the Vote Leave campaign added: “You guys are probably as right about that as you are about Brexit, remember how right you were?”
When challenged by a reporter who said his decision to self-isolate in Durham “didn’t look good”, he said: “Who cares about good looks? It’s a question of doing the right thing. It’s not about what you guys think.
A No 10 spokesman described the Mirror's story on Mr Cummings travelling to self-isolate in Durham as "inaccurate" - despite confirming it earlier in the day.
They added: "Today they are writing more inaccurate stories including claims that Mr Cummings returned to Durham after returning to work in Downing Street on 14 April.
"We will not waste our time answering a stream of false allegations about Mr Cummings from campaigning newspapers."


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Lionel Messi admits he came close to leaving Barcelona during tax row

Lionel Messi admits he wanted to leave Barcelona back in July 2016 when he was involved in a tax row .
The Argentine and his father Jorge were found guilty of tax fraud and handed a 21-month suspended prison sentence .
Messi was also ordered to pay a fine but believed he was being painted in an unfair light .
His want to leave Spain had nothing to do with the environment at the Nou Camp however - something that was common knowledge hence the lack of offers that came in for him .
`` At that time , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted to leave , not for wanting to leave Barca but wanting to leave Spain , '' Messi told Catalan language radio station RAC1 .
`` I felt that I was being very mistreated and I did n't want to stay here .
I never had an official offer because everyone knew my idea to stay here .
`` It was very difficult for me and my family because people do n't know much about what 's going on .
`` The truth is that it was hard for everything that happened but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small and did not know .
It was very difficult for me and my family because people do n't know much about what 's going on . ''
The six-time Ballon d'Or winner has spent his entire career at the Nou Camp .
He recently hit out at the club 's board following the sacking of Ernesto Valverde and their handling of wage cuts .
But the 32-year-old maintains he want to finish his career as a one-club man .
`` Today my idea and that of my family is to end here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first because of how I am in the club , how I feel in the club , then because of the familiar , for how good we are in this city , for my children , for not changing my friendships and I do n't want it broken because I had to live it on my personal level . ''

Lionel Messi has spent his entire career at Barcelona but wanted to leave Spain several years ago when he was found guilty of tax fraud
Lionel Messi admits he wanted to leave Barcelona back in July 2016 when he was involved in a tax row.
The Argentine and his father Jorge were found guilty of tax fraud and handed a 21-month suspended prison sentence.
Messi was also ordered to pay a fine but believed he was being painted in an unfair light.
His want to leave Spain had nothing to do with the environment at the Nou Camp however - something that was common knowledge hence the lack of offers that came in for him.
"At that time, with the mess of the treasury, I wanted to leave, not for wanting to leave Barca but wanting to leave Spain," Messi told Catalan language radio station RAC1.
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"I felt that I was being very mistreated and I didn't want to stay here. I never had an official offer because everyone knew my idea to stay here.
"It was very difficult for me and my family because people don't know much about what's going on.
"The truth is that it was hard for everything that happened but it is better that my children were small and did not know. It was very difficult for me and my family because people don't know much about what's going on."
The six-time Ballon d'Or winner has spent his entire career at the Nou Camp.
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He recently hit out at the club's board following the sacking of Ernesto Valverde and their handling of wage cuts.
But the 32-year-old maintains he want to finish his career as a one-club man.
"Today my idea and that of my family is to end here," he added.
"Especially first because of how I am in the club, how I feel in the club, then because of the familiar, for how good we are in this city, for my children, for not changing my friendships and I don't want it broken because I had to live it on my personal level."


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Mike Tyson to confirm opponent next week for exhibition comeback

Mike Tyson is set to confirm the opponent for his much anticipated comeback fight next week .
Iron Mike has claimed that there are plenty of people interested in taking him on in an exhibition match .
The former heavyweight champion will return to the ring with one-time rival Evander Holyfield among those expressing an interest in a trilogy fight .
Their last bout ended in a disqualification win for Holyfield after Tyson famously bit off a chunk of his ear .
Shannon Briggs , another ex-heavyweight champion , has also claimed to have agreed to fight Tyson .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was asked by Lil Wayne on his Young Money Radio show whether Holyfield would be his first fight back he responded by saying : “ Na , na we got many guys .
`` Listen we ’ ve got so many guys that want to do this man .
“ We ’ re in calls , we ’ re doing business with guys right now .
You ’ re not going to believe the names when the names come out .
Some time this week we ’ ll have the contract done .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s going to somebody else .
I ’ m not going to make any money – probably the company , my wife because she ’ s partners with me , she ’ ll make some probably .
But my money is going [ to charity ] .
” Tyson has been wetting the appetite of fans by sharing videos of himself in training .
His last professional fight was in 2005 but the 53-year-old claims to be on top of his game .
He added : “ I ’ m feeling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in my life .
God has been merciful to me man .
I ’ m gon na get on with it , I ’ m looking good .
Yo Wayne , I ’ m 230 [ pounds ] right now !
“ Man I ’ m just getting ready you know , I ’ m just getting ready to help some people out who are less fortunate than me .
I ’ m gon na do this charity event .
“ I ’ m going to take this money and help these homeless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these addicted brothers .
“ Because I ’ ve been homeless and I ’ ve been addicted so I know the struggle .
Not many people have survived like I did .
”

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MIKE TYSON VOWS TO RETURN WITH SPIRIT OF CHINESE DICTATOR IN NEW VIDEO
Mike Tyson is due to announce his opponent for his exhibition comeback fight that will see him return to the ring after retiring in 2005
Mike Tyson is set to confirm the opponent for his much anticipated comeback fight next week.
Iron Mike has claimed that there are plenty of people interested in taking him on in an exhibition match.
The former heavyweight champion will return to the ring with one-time rival Evander Holyfield among those expressing an interest in a trilogy fight.
Their last bout ended in a disqualification win for Holyfield after Tyson famously bit off a chunk of his ear.
Shannon Briggs, another ex-heavyweight champion, has also claimed to have agreed to fight Tyson.
But when the Baddest Man on the Planet was asked by Lil Wayne on his Young Money Radio show whether Holyfield would be his first fight back he responded by saying: “Na, na we got many guys.
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"Listen we’ve got so many guys that want to do this man.
“We’re in calls, we’re doing business with guys right now. You’re not going to believe the names when the names come out. Some time this week we’ll have the contract done.
“And whatever money we get, it’s going to somebody else. I’m not going to make any money – probably the company, my wife because she’s partners with me, she’ll make some probably. But my money is going [to charity].”
Tyson has been wetting the appetite of fans by sharing videos of himself in training.
His last professional fight was in 2005 but the 53-year-old claims to be on top of his game.
He added: “I’m feeling better than I’ve ever felt in my life. God has been merciful to me man. I’m gonna get on with it, I’m looking good. Yo Wayne, I’m 230 [pounds] right now!
“Man I’m just getting ready you know, I’m just getting ready to help some people out who are less fortunate than me. I’m gonna do this charity event.
“I’m going to take this money and help these homeless and we’re going to help these addicted brothers.
“Because I’ve been homeless and I’ve been addicted so I know the struggle. Not many people have survived like I did.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Donald Trump defies official coronavirus advice by shaking hands at golf course

Donald Trump defied the advice of his own experts by shaking hands during a round of golf today .
The President sparked fury by visiting his own club in Virginia , US , today as thousands of Americans continue to die from coronavirus .
As well as shaking hands with another player , Trump was seen taking shots , waving at the camera and driving around in a golf cart .
He was reportedly playing alongside three other players , with none of them wearing masks .
Yesterday White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr Deborah Birx said Americans could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urged people to maintain social distancing .
She said : `` So please as you go out this weekend , understand you can go out , you can be outside .
`` You can play golf , you can play tennis with marked balls .
`` You can go to the beaches if you stay 6 feet apart , but remember that that is your space and that 's a space that you need to protect and ensure that you 're social distanced for others . ''
Trump 's decision to golf during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criticisms of Barack Obama for playing the sport during critical moments .
In 2014 , he slammed the former President for choosing to play the game over attending an Ebola meeting in New York , when only a handful of Americans had contracted the disease .
He tweeted : `` President Obama has a major meeting on the N.Y.C .
Ebola outbreak , with people flying in from all over the country , but decided to play golf ! ''

DONALD TRUMP DEFIES OFFICIAL CORONAVIRUS ADVICE BY SHAKING HANDS AT GOLF COURSE
DONALD TRUMP DEFIES OFFICIAL CORONAVIRUS ADVICE BY SHAKING HANDS AT GOLF COURSE
US President Donald Trump broke his own experts' advice by failing to social distance while playing golf at his club in Virginia, while the coronavirus death toll in America nears 100,000
Donald Trump defies official coronavirus advice by shaking hands at golf course
Donald Trump defied the advice of his own experts by shaking hands during a round of golf today.
The President sparked fury by visiting his own club in Virginia, US, today as thousands of Americans continue to die from coronavirus.
As well as shaking hands with another player, Trump was seen taking shots, waving at the camera and driving around in a golf cart.
He was reportedly playing alongside three other players, with none of them wearing masks.
Yesterday White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr Deborah Birx said Americans could go outside this weekend, although she urged people to maintain social distancing.
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She said: "So please as you go out this weekend, understand you can go out, you can be outside.
"You can play golf, you can play tennis with marked balls.
"You can go to the beaches if you stay 6 feet apart, but remember that that is your space and that's a space that you need to protect and ensure that you're social distanced for others."
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Trump's decision to golf during the pandemic appears to contradict his past criticisms of Barack Obama for playing the sport during critical moments.
In 2014, he slammed the former President for choosing to play the game over attending an Ebola meeting in New York, when only a handful of Americans had contracted the disease.
He tweeted: "President Obama has a major meeting on the N.Y.C. Ebola outbreak, with people flying in from all over the country, but decided to play golf!"


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Jacqueline Jossa's cryptic post about 'taking some time' before rumoured 'split'

Jacqueline Jossa shared a cryptic post on social media days before her alleged 'split ' from Dan Osborne was revealed .
The former EastEnders star , 27 , is rumoured to have moved out of the home she shared with her husband , 28 , with her two daughters .
According to reports , the couple have faced difficulty during the lockdown and have taken a break as a result .
Just four days prior to this , Jacqueline shared a post on social media where she told her 2.7million followers that she has been 'taking some time ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm A Celebrity star pulled a cheerful smile at the camera and donned a loose navy dress as well as a pink hair band .
`` Good morning !
Holding back on posting as much recently just taking some time. hope you are all good !
Speak soon !
Xx , '' she wrote .
However , in an unusual move , Jacqueline had turned off the comments linked to the photo .
Jac is usually very active on her social media and frequently promotes her In The Style sellout range .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from lockdown with her adorable daughters .
However , within the past week she has made just two posts .
The shots appear to have been taken in the home she shares with Dan , and she also mentioned that the moment was 'this morning ' .
Jacqueline and Dan have been together for seven years and tied the knot in 2017 .
They also share two daughters , Ella , five , and one-year-old Mia .
Their relationship has been marred by rumours of cheating , which Dan has continued to deny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the couple was one made by model Chloe Ayling , who said that she had a threesome with Dan and Natalie Nunn .
Dan since issued an apology over 'some true , some very untrue ' rumours .

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JACQUELINE JOSSA 'SPLITS' FROM HUSBAND DAN OSBORNE AFTER THREE YEARS
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Former EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa has moved out of the home she shares with Dan Osborne, suggest reports
Jacqueline Jossa shared cryptic post about 'taking some time' before Dan Osborne 'split'
Jacqueline Jossa shared a cryptic post on social media days before her alleged 'split' from Dan Osborne was revealed.
The former EastEnders star, 27, is rumoured to have moved out of the home she shared with her husband, 28, with her two daughters.
According to reports, the couple have faced difficulty during the lockdown and have taken a break as a result.
Just four days prior to this, Jacqueline shared a post on social media where she told her 2.7million followers that she has been 'taking some time'.
In the sun-filled picture, the I'm A Celebrity star pulled a cheerful smile at the camera and donned a loose navy dress as well as a pink hair band.
"Good morning! Holding back on posting as much recently just taking some time. hope you are all good! Speak soon! Xx," she wrote.
However, in an unusual move, Jacqueline had turned off the comments linked to the photo.
Jac is usually very active on her social media and frequently promotes her In The Style sellout range.
She also tends to share plenty of clips from lockdown with her adorable daughters.
Image: jacqueline jossa/Instagram) jacqueline jossa/Instagram)
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However, within the past week she has made just two posts.
The shots appear to have been taken in the home she shares with Dan, and she also mentioned that the moment was 'this morning'.
Jacqueline and Dan have been together for seven years and tied the knot in 2017.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
They also share two daughters, Ella, five, and one-year-old Mia.
Their relationship has been marred by rumours of cheating, which Dan has continued to deny.
Among the allegations that have rocked the couple was one made by model Chloe Ayling, who said that she had a threesome with Dan and Natalie Nunn.
Dan since issued an apology over 'some true, some very untrue' rumours.


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Phillip Schofield shows off weird breakfast of egg yolks on crumpets

Phillip Schofield has unveiled quite an unconventional breakfast as he tucked into his eggs and crumpets over the weekend .
Unlike your typical fry up , the 58-year-old This Morning presenter instead appeared to ditch hit egg whites for just a runny yolk on its own covered in pepper .
Sharing his interesting breakfast option on social media , Phillip layered his very toasted crumpets with lots of butter .
He also started off the day with a warm brew in a personalised mug as he awaited a delivery of vegetables .
`` Just the yolk on a crumpet .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he wrote alongside the picture in the Instagram story .
Later in the day , the popular ITV presenter eagerly awaited for a box of oddly-shaped veggies to be delivered to his door from Oddbox , a sustainable grocery service .
Schofe has been very open about his dislike of egg whites throughout his telly career .
In the past he has reaffirmed he 's not a fan , causing plenty of controversy among his viewers .
At one time , he even had a heated debate with chef Phil Vickey , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' of kitchen .
In the episode , which aired last year , Phil pulled a face when presented with a Spring Kedgeree - that was filled with eggwhites .
`` What 's the one thing I do n't like ?
I do n't like the white of an egg , '' he said .
After a few back and forth exchanges with Phillip and co-host Holly Willoughby , the chef threw his arms in the air and jokingly walked off , adding : `` I 've had enough . ''
A year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the NTAs in 2018 , Phillip looked like he was about to throw up when they were served eggs the morning after on air .
`` I can ’ t bare the thought of that , even when I ’ m alright , '' he admitted about the egg whites .

This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield appeared pleased with his Saturday breakfast of crumpets and eggs - but there was one part missing
Phillip Schofield has unveiled quite an unconventional breakfast as he tucked into his eggs and crumpets over the weekend.
Unlike your typical fry up, the 58-year-old This Morning presenter instead appeared to ditch hit egg whites for just a runny yolk on its own covered in pepper.
Sharing his interesting breakfast option on social media, Phillip layered his very toasted crumpets with lots of butter.
He also started off the day with a warm brew in a personalised mug as he awaited a delivery of vegetables.
"Just the yolk on a crumpet. That will have to go!!" he wrote alongside the picture in the Instagram story.
Image: Phillip Schofield/Instagram) Phillip Schofield/Instagram)
Later in the day, the popular ITV presenter eagerly awaited for a box of oddly-shaped veggies to be delivered to his door from Oddbox, a sustainable grocery service.
Schofe has been very open about his dislike of egg whites throughout his telly career.
In the past he has reaffirmed he's not a fan, causing plenty of controversy among his viewers.
Image: ITV) ITV)
At one time, he even had a heated debate with chef Phil Vickey, causing the telly cook to 'storm out' of kitchen.
In the episode, which aired last year, Phil pulled a face when presented with a Spring Kedgeree - that was filled with eggwhites.
"What's the one thing I don't like? I don't like the white of an egg," he said.
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
After a few back and forth exchanges with Phillip and co-host Holly Willoughby, the chef threw his arms in the air and jokingly walked off, adding: "I've had enough."
A year earlier, having got quite boozy at the NTAs in 2018, Phillip looked like he was about to throw up when they were served eggs the morning after on air.
"I can’t bare the thought of that, even when I’m alright," he admitted about the egg whites.


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Amanda Holden's ice cream eating habit stuns Britain's Got Talent viewers

Britain 's Got Talent viewers were left baffled as Amanda Holden displayed her curious ice cream habit .
During an ad break from the show , Amanda , the other judges and hosts Ant & Dec sat about eating ice cream .
Fans attention was immediately drawn to Amanda , who ... .ate ice cream , from a cone , with a spoon .
It 's ruffled some serious online feathers , fans flocking to Twitter to cope with what they 'd just witnessed .
`` Did I just witness Amanda Holden eating ice cream cone with a spoon ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ? ''
Another begged : `` Can we please talk about why Amanda was about to dig a spoon into the ice cream , THAT WAS IN A CONE ? ''
A third tweeted : `` How 's Amanda eating an ice cream cone with a spoon , girl what kinds nonsense ... '' A fourth had trouble processing it : `` I just saw Amanda Holden eat an ice cream cone with f*****g spoon . ''
It was hardly the strangest thing that aired during tonight 's show , as the line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man who spent nearly five minutes with his head underwater .
It also saw a ten year old girl bring the house down , and a moving dance that aimed to break the stigma surrounding mental health .
Next week 's show will be the last of the auditions , meaning it 's not known when the show after will be on .
The live shows have been suspended indefinitely amid the coronavirus pandemic - the auditions were filmed before .
A source told the Mirror that the idea of going ahead with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been floated , but ultimately scrapped .
The source added that ITV would n't want it to happen with no audience , so it 's been pushed back .

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During an ad break, Amanda, the other judges and Ant & Dec sat about eating ice cream, with one peculiar habit of Amanda's drawing focus
Britain's Got Talent viewers were left baffled as Amanda Holden displayed her curious ice cream habit.
During an ad break from the show, Amanda, the other judges and hosts Ant & Dec sat about eating ice cream.
Fans attention was immediately drawn to Amanda, who....ate ice cream, from a cone, with a spoon.
It's ruffled some serious online feathers, fans flocking to Twitter to cope with what they'd just witnessed.
"Did I just witness Amanda Holden eating ice cream cone with a spoon?" one cried, "Whaaaaaat!?"
Another begged: "Can we please talk about why Amanda was about to dig a spoon into the ice cream, THAT WAS IN A CONE?"
Image: ITV) ITV)
A third tweeted: "How's Amanda eating an ice cream cone with a spoon, girl what kinds nonsense..."
A fourth had trouble processing it: "I just saw Amanda Holden eat an ice cream cone with f*****g spoon."
It was hardly the strangest thing that aired during tonight's show, as the line up boasted a straw-playing musician and a man who spent nearly five minutes with his head underwater.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
It also saw a ten year old girl bring the house down, and a moving dance that aimed to break the stigma surrounding mental health.
Next week's show will be the last of the auditions, meaning it's not known when the show after will be on.
The live shows have been suspended indefinitely amid the coronavirus pandemic - the auditions were filmed before.
A source told the Mirror that the idea of going ahead with the live shows without the audience had been floated, but ultimately scrapped.
The source added that ITV wouldn't want it to happen with no audience, so it's been pushed back.


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Joe Lycett offers to look after gov aides' kids in swipe at Dominic Cummings

Joe Lycett has offered to look after the children of political advisers so they do n't have to drive up to Country Durham .
The hilarious comedian , 31 , felt so strongly about the matter that he even wrote a message directly to the Prime Minister 's Office about the proposition .
Joe 's statement appeared to be a swipe at Boris Johnson 's adviser Dominic Cummings , who has defied lockdown rules and travelled from London to Durham on apparently two occations .
Government officials defended Cummings ' actions and argued that he made the trip because he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ babe i 'm in brum so if any more of your advisors get sick and need child support i 'm happy to have them and i 'm approx 150 miles closer to london than County Durham , '' the funnyman wrote .
`` Doing my bit , '' he captioned his social media post .
The Birmingham-born comedian - who has performed some epic stunts on his show - has been heralded for his ingenious offer amid the controversy .
`` Next Thursday we should all stand outside and clap for Joe Lycett @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' wrote one fan .
Another wrote : `` Lol !
So much more polite than I 'd be contacting the government ! ''
In a nod to a previous stunt where he legally changed his name Hugo Boss , another follower had an idea .
`` Try changing the name to ‘ boris Johnson ’ next , '' the follower joked .
Joe has not been the only well known name to raise their frustrations about Dominic travelling more than 250 miles despite Boris Johnson urging people to stay at home .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ furore and slammed Cummings over the decision to travel .
In her post , she called the decision `` Indefensible hypocrisy and selfishness , '' while families across the country missed funerals because of the lockdown .
Piers Morgan also issued a threat if if Dominic Cummings is n't sacked .
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The British comedian decided to write a message to the Prime Minister's Office where he offered a ingenious solution
Joe Lycett offers to look after government aides' kids in swipe at Dominic Cummings
Joe Lycett has offered to look after the children of political advisers so they don't have to drive up to Country Durham.
The hilarious comedian, 31, felt so strongly about the matter that he even wrote a message directly to the Prime Minister's Office about the proposition.
Joe's statement appeared to be a swipe at Boris Johnson's adviser Dominic Cummings, who has defied lockdown rules and travelled from London to Durham on apparently two occations.
Government officials defended Cummings' actions and argued that he made the trip because he needed to secure childcare.
Joe's message to the Prime Minister's office offered a compromise.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
"Hi babe i'm in brum so if any more of your advisors get sick and need child support i'm happy to have them and i'm approx 150 miles closer to london than County Durham," the funnyman wrote.
"Doing my bit," he captioned his social media post.
The Birmingham-born comedian - who has performed some epic stunts on his show - has been heralded for his ingenious offer amid the controversy.
Image: Joe Lycett/Instagram) Joe Lycett/Instagram) Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"Next Thursday we should all stand outside and clap for Joe Lycett, the nation's true hero," wrote one fan.
Another wrote: "Lol! So much more polite than I'd be contacting the government!"
In a nod to a previous stunt where he legally changed his name Hugo Boss, another follower had an idea.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
"Try changing the name to ‘ boris Johnson ’ next," the follower joked.
Joe has not been the only well known name to raise their frustrations about Dominic travelling more than 250 miles despite Boris Johnson urging people to stay at home.
Earlier today, JK Rowling joined the furore and slammed Cummings over the decision to travel.
In her post, she called the decision "Indefensible hypocrisy and selfishness," while families across the country missed funerals because of the lockdown.
Piers Morgan also issued a threat if if Dominic Cummings isn't sacked.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Three BGT acts from same episode have appeared on show before in other countries

Britain 's Got Talent featured some serial talent show contenders during the latest episode of the ITV series .
Judges Amanda Holden , Simon Cowell , Alesha Dixon and David Walliams returned to the panel this weekend .
But they were n't the only ones back at the auditions , as three contestant in the latest episode have already taken part on the show , just in different countries .
A musician , magician and an escape artist all appeared in the latest round .
All three of them have been on different versions of the show around the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minawi stunned the judges as he performed some music using some straws .
But this is n't the first time he 's debuted his talents on TV , with him previously appearing on Arabs Got Talent .
Lioz Shem Tov has been on two of the Got Talent shows , both in Australia and America .
He even made it to the final on the Australian edition , with a similar performance of his magic parody .
Illusionist and escape artist Christian Wedoy has been on the most talent shows , with BGT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the shows he did really well on was Norway 's edition of BGT , called Norske Talenter .
He 's been on this version of the show more than once - seemingly in 2012 and then in 2017 .
The hopeful has also been on the German edition , the Spanish version and the Bulgarian edition too .
Christian auditioned for Talang too , the Swedish version of the show , as well as the Czech-Slovak edition called Česko Slovensko má talent .
The final other series he has appeared on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talent .
He 's now making it eight shows , with his appearance on BGT .
Britain 's Got Talent airs Saturdays at 8pm on ITV .

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BGT ILLUSIONIST CHRISTIAN IS NO STRANGER TO THE TALENT FRANCHISE
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Hasan Minawi, Christian Wedoy, and Lioz Shem Tov all appeared on the latest episode of Britain's Got Talent 2020
Three BGT acts from same episode have appeared on show before in other countries
Britain's Got Talent featured some serial talent show contenders during the latest episode of the ITV series.
Judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams returned to the panel this weekend.
But they weren't the only ones back at the auditions, as three contestant in the latest episode have already taken part on the show, just in different countries.
A musician, magician and an escape artist all appeared in the latest round.
All three of them have been on different versions of the show around the world, some more than others.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Hasan Minawi stunned the judges as he performed some music using some straws.
But this isn't the first time he's debuted his talents on TV, with him previously appearing on Arabs Got Talent.
Lioz Shem Tov has been on two of the Got Talent shows, both in Australia and America.
Image: ITV) ITV)
He even made it to the final on the Australian edition, with a similar performance of his magic parody.
Illusionist and escape artist Christian Wedoy has been on the most talent shows, with BGT being his eighth it seems.
One of the shows he did really well on was Norway's edition of BGT, called Norske Talenter.
Image: DYMOND) DYMOND)
He's been on this version of the show more than once - seemingly in 2012 and then in 2017.
The hopeful has also been on the German edition, the Spanish version and the Bulgarian edition too.
Christian auditioned for Talang too, the Swedish version of the show, as well as the Czech-Slovak edition called Česko Slovensko má talent.
The final other series he has appeared on his the Romanian edition, called Românii au talent.
He's now making it eight shows, with his appearance on BGT.
Britain's Got Talent airs Saturdays at 8pm on ITV.