thedailymirror--2020-02-22--Eagle-eyed fans fear there will be no Joey in explosive Friends reunion

The Friends cast all took to Instagram to share the news that a Friends reunion is happening .
However , there was one cast member who failed to share the picture his fellow Friends stars did .
David Schwimmer ( Ross Geller ) , Jennifer Aniston ( Rachel Green ) , Courteney Cox ( Monica Geller ) , Lisa Kudrow ( Phoebe Buffay ) and Matthew Perry ( Chandler Bing ) all shared very exciting news on their Instagram feeds .
They all took to the social media app to share the same image from their glory days on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accompanied the image with the caption : `` It 's happening ... '' These posts confirm that the Friends reunion is happening , but some eagle-eyed fans spotted one noticeable absence .
There was one member of the Friends gang who did n't share the image , and that was Matt LeBlanc who played the loveable goof , Joey .
LeBlanc did n't share the image that his Friends co-stars did on Instagram , yet , he did like each and every picture they posted .
Some fans then took to Twitter to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be worried that it meant Joey was n't going to be returning to the upcoming Friends reunion show .
Joanna Montgomery posted screen grabs of all the Friends stars ' posts on Instagram and wrote : `` Guess Matt Le Blanc didn ’ t get the memo ... ? ''
Could this really mean that this Friends reunion special is going to go ahead sans Joey ?
The likelihood seems to be no because you ca n't have Friends without Joey .
Could that BE any sadder ?
The fact that Matt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to indicate that he merely forgot to share the picture to his 5.4 million followers .
LeBlanc was also tagged in each post shared by his Friends co-stars , so fingers-crossed it means Joey will also be making a comeback .
Sadly , this Friends reunion special will not be a new episode of the TV show , but rather an unscripted reunion special that will stream on US streaming service HBO Max from May .
As of yet , it 's not clear which UK channel will air the special , though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It 's been 16 years since the show ended and rumours of a reunion have been rife since the last episode aired back in May 2004 .
Friends ' finale ended with Ross and Rachel finally getting together and Monica and Chandler welcoming twins , and that was a nice way to end things .
Even though the characters wo n't be returning , the cast may be able to shed some light on what they think they are all up to now .
The show 's executive producers Kevin Bright , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return for the HBO Max Friends reunion special .

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Friends fans have noticed a crucial clue that suggests Matt LeBlanc, who played Joey Tribbiani, may not be involved in the one-off reunion
Eagle-eyed fans fear there will be no Joey in explosive Friends reunion
The Friends cast all took to Instagram to share the news that a Friends reunion is happening.
However, there was one cast member who failed to share the picture his fellow Friends stars did.
David Schwimmer (Ross Geller), Jennifer Aniston (Rachel Green), Courteney Cox (Monica Geller), Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe Buffay) and Matthew Perry (Chandler Bing) all shared very exciting news on their Instagram feeds.
They all took to the social media app to share the same image from their glory days on the hit NBC show, Friends.
They accompanied the image with the caption: "It's happening..."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
These posts confirm that the Friends reunion is happening, but some eagle-eyed fans spotted one noticeable absence.
There was one member of the Friends gang who didn't share the image, and that was Matt LeBlanc, who played the loveable goof, Joey.
LeBlanc didn't share the image that his Friends co-stars did on Instagram, yet, he did like each and every picture they posted.
Some fans then took to Twitter to point this out, and they seemed to be worried that it meant Joey wasn't going to be returning to the upcoming Friends reunion show.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Joanna Montgomery posted screen grabs of all the Friends stars' posts on Instagram and wrote: "Guess Matt Le Blanc didn’t get the memo...?"
Could this really mean that this Friends reunion special is going to go ahead sans Joey?
The likelihood seems to be no because you can't have Friends without Joey.
Could that BE any sadder? The fact that Matt LeBlanc also liked all these posts seems to indicate that he merely forgot to share the picture to his 5.4 million followers.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
LeBlanc was also tagged in each post shared by his Friends co-stars, so fingers crossed it means Joey will also be making a comeback.
Sadly, this Friends reunion special will not be a new episode of the TV show, but rather an unscripted reunion special that will stream on US streaming service HBO Max from May.
As of yet, it's not clear which UK channel will air the special, though Friends did originally air on Channel 4.
Image: Splash News) Splash News)
It's been 16 years since the show ended and rumours of a reunion have been rife since the last episode aired back in May 2004.
Friends' finale ended with Ross and Rachel finally getting together and Monica and Chandler welcoming twins, and that was a nice way to end things.
Even though the characters won't be returning, the cast may be able to shed some light on what they think they are all up to now.
The show's executive producers Kevin Bright, Marta Kauffman and David Crane will also return for the HBO Max Friends reunion special.


thedailymirror--2020-02-22--Earl and Countess of Wessex looking for cook who can 'keep within a budget'

The Earl and Countess of Wessex are looking for a cook who can keep within a budget as well as a `` trusted adviser '' who can `` gain credibility at a senior level . ''
The cook 's job at their Bagshot Park home near Windsor will pay £21,500 to £23,000 per year , dependent upon experience - while the assistant private secretary will get £45,000-a-year .
The cook will have to cater for large and small gatherings .
`` As the primary cook in the Household of TRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex , you will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cooking of daily meals .
You will also monitor and replenish food supplies and equipment for the household , '' says the advert on the Royal website .
`` On a day-to-day basis you will prepare all meals for the Principals .
You will also have the opportunity to cook for formal and official events such as lunches and dinner parties .
`` As part of this small but busy team , you will also undertake certain house-keeping duties to support the running of the household .
This will include maintaining the cleanliness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The position would suit an enthusiastic chef towards the start of their career who is keen to develop their experiences and skills in a unique working environment .
`` Possessing a City and Guilds catering qualification ( or equivalent ) , you will have previous experience in a similar role , and feel confident cooking for small and large numbers , and for a wide variety of occasions .
`` With excellent organisational skills , you 're able to plan and prepare menus within an agreed budget .
`` You have an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committed to providing high standards of cleanliness and presentation .
`` With a motivated and pro-active attitude to work , you will be eager to get involved with other tasks in support of the wider household .
You will enjoy working as part of a small team but can also work well independently and with initiative .
Due to the nature of the role , a UK/EU driving license with your own transport will also be required .
`` You can look forward to a comprehensive benefits package , including a 15 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ option for flexibility - to increase contributions or draw down as salary ) , 33 days annual leave ( including bank holidays ) , lunch will be provided and access to training and development to support your continuing professional development . ''
The Royal couple also want an assistant private secretary , `` a trusted adviser , '' who at 37.5 hours a week will work two-and-a-half hours less than the cook .
`` The Household of The Earl and Countess of Wessex supports Their Royal Highnesses in all aspects of their official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and overseas , '' says the advert on the Royal website .
`` Your responsibilities will be diverse , as you assist the Principal Private Secretary and the Private Secretary to The Countess of Wessex with the provision of advice in organising all aspects of official programmes for Their Royal Highnesses , including managing themed projects and patronages .
`` Acting as lead in managing the weekly programming priorities , you will be responsible for providing continuity and programme management oversight in support of the Principal Private Secretary .
`` Managing a small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supervise the detailed preparation and implementation of elements of TRH 's official programme .
`` Team orientated and an assured manager , you will be confident supporting the Principal Private Secretary in leading , managing and motivating the programming team .
`` You will be a trusted adviser , possessing good general knowledge of current affairs .
`` With a broad understanding of the UK 's political , economic and geographical infrastructure , you have the ability to absorb and disseminate varied information and communicate this in a succinct way .
`` With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by technology , you will work to high standards with great attention to detail .
`` As well as diplomacy , excellent judgement will be key to this role , along with great interpersonal and communication skills .
You will hold the ability to gain credibility at a senior level , both internally and externally , and represent TRH 's at all levels .
`` A self-motivated , flexible outlook and the ability to work under pressure , along with an appetite to work at both an operational and strategic level will stand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within the military or central government departments would be an advantage , as would experience of working on ceremonial and protocol matters .
`` In return you will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package , including a 15 % employer contribution pension scheme . ''

The cook's job at their Bagshot Park home near Windsor will pay £21,500 to £23,000 per year. The assistant private secretary will be a 'trusted adviser' and will get £45,000-a-year
Earl and Countess of Wessex looking for cook who can 'keep within a budget'
The Earl and Countess of Wessex are looking for a cook who can keep within a budget as well as a "trusted adviser" who can "gain credibility at a senior level."
The cook's job at their Bagshot Park home near Windsor will pay £21,500 to £23,000 per year, dependent upon experience - while the assistant private secretary will get £45,000-a-year.
The cook will have to cater for large and small gatherings.
"As the primary cook in the Household of TRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex, you will be responsible for the planning, preparation and cooking of daily meals. You will also monitor and replenish food supplies and equipment for the household," says the advert on the Royal website.
"On a day-to-day basis you will prepare all meals for the Principals. You will also have the opportunity to cook for formal and official events such as lunches and dinner parties.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"As part of this small but busy team, you will also undertake certain house-keeping duties to support the running of the household. This will include maintaining the cleanliness and presentation of the kitchen areas.
"The position would suit an enthusiastic chef towards the start of their career who is keen to develop their experiences and skills in a unique working environment.
"Possessing a City and Guilds catering qualification (or equivalent), you will have previous experience in a similar role, and feel confident cooking for small and large numbers, and for a wide variety of occasions.
"With excellent organisational skills, you're able to plan and prepare menus within an agreed budget.
"You have an exceptional eye for detail and will be committed to providing high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
"With a motivated and pro-active attitude to work, you will be eager to get involved with other tasks in support of the wider household. You will enjoy working as part of a small team but can also work well independently and with initiative. Due to the nature of the role, a UK/EU driving license with your own transport will also be required.
"You can look forward to a comprehensive benefits package, including a 15% employer contribution pension scheme (with the option for flexibility - to increase contributions or draw down as salary), 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), lunch will be provided and access to training and development to support your continuing professional development."
Applications close on March 8.
Image: Print Collector/Getty Images) Print Collector/Getty Images)
The Royal couple also want an assistant private secretary, "a trusted adviser," who at 37.5 hours a week will work two-and-a-half hours less than the cook.
"The Household of The Earl and Countess of Wessex supports Their Royal Highnesses in all aspects of their official engagements and duties within the United Kingdom and overseas," says the advert on the Royal website.
"Your responsibilities will be diverse, as you assist the Principal Private Secretary and the Private Secretary to The Countess of Wessex with the provision of advice in organising all aspects of official programmes for Their Royal Highnesses, including managing themed projects and patronages.
"Acting as lead in managing the weekly programming priorities, you will be responsible for providing continuity and programme management oversight in support of the Principal Private Secretary.
"Managing a small team of programme coordinators, you will supervise the detailed preparation and implementation of elements of TRH's official programme.
"Team orientated and an assured manager, you will be confident supporting the Principal Private Secretary in leading, managing and motivating the programming team.
"You will be a trusted adviser, possessing good general knowledge of current affairs.
"With a broad understanding of the UK's political, economic and geographical infrastructure, you have the ability to absorb and disseminate varied information and communicate this in a succinct way.
"With strong administrative and organisational skills, enabled by technology, you will work to high standards with great attention to detail.
"As well as diplomacy, excellent judgement will be key to this role, along with great interpersonal and communication skills. You will hold the ability to gain credibility at a senior level, both internally and externally, and represent TRH's at all levels.
"A self-motivated, flexible outlook and the ability to work under pressure, along with an appetite to work at both an operational and strategic level will stand you in good stead.
"Experience within the military or central government departments would be an advantage, as would experience of working on ceremonial and protocol matters.
"In return you will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 15% employer contribution pension scheme."
Applications close on March 15.


thedailymirror--2020-02-22--Flight carrying Brits from coronavirus-hit cruise ship lands in UK from Japan

A repatriation flight carrying 32 quarantined people from the Diamond Princess cruise ship has landed in the UK this morning .
The plane , which carried British and European evacuees as well as British government and medical staff , touched down at Ministry of Defence base Boscombe Down in Wiltshire shortly after 11.30am .
In a statement issued after the plane landed , Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said : `` We have brought 32 British and European citizens safely home from Japan .
`` The FCO worked hard to get them back to the UK securely .
`` Our number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and safety of UK nationals . ''
Passengers will now be taken by road to Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral for 14 days of quarantine to protect against the spread of the illness should any of them be infected .
They have so far tested negative for Covid-19 .
The evacuees have spent more than two weeks trapped on the coronavirus-stricken ship off the coast of Japan .
Four Britons on board the Diamond Princess who have tested positive for coronavirus were not on the flight .
It is unclear where the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken following the plane landing in the UK .
Arrowe Park was previously used to host 83 British nationals for a 14-day quarantine period earlier in February after they were flown out of Wuhan in China , which has been at the centre of the outbreak .
Before the flight , one passenger who was diagnosed with Covid-19 and has since been given the all-clear , joked that the experience would be like visiting a holiday camp .
Honeymooner Alan Steele was taken to a Japanese hospital and has since tested negative for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wendy .
`` Wendy 's test was negative so Butlins the Wirral here we come for 14 days , '' Mr Steele posted on Facebook .
The Diamond Princess liner was carrying 3,700 people , including 78 Britons , when it was quarantined in Yokohama on February 5 after a man who disembarked in Hong Kong was found to have the virus .
Since being kept on board the cruise liner in the port of Yokohama , a total of 634 passengers and crew have been infected , ITV News reports .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passengers did not register for the flight .
Others who were part of the Diamond Princess crew also opted to remain .
It is understood some people have returned to their homes overseas .
One British couple on board who were diagnosed with coronavirus have both since been diagnosed with pneumonia .
The family of David and Sally Abel , from Northamptonshire , said they have now been moved to a `` prison-like '' hospital .
The couple were on the cruise for their 50th wedding anniversary when it was placed into quarantine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acute pneumonia , while Mrs Abel has a mild case .
Although they were originally in a hospital just 90 minutes from the coronavirus-stricken cruise ship , Mrs Abel called her son in the middle of the night to say the couple were suddenly being moved to a different `` three-star '' hospital .
Steve Abel , their son , posted video updates on the couple 's YouTube channel alongside his wife Roberta on Friday night and Saturday morning .
Britons in Cambodia who left another cruise ship , the Westerdam , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are also being assisted by the Foreign Office to make their way home .
All have tested negative after one case was diagnosed on board .
In order to help combat the spread of the virus in the UK , the NHS has started pilots of home testing for coronavirus where NHS staff , including nurses and paramedics , will visit people in their own homes .
As of Friday afternoon , a total of 5,549 people in Britain have been tested for coronavirus , with nine of them confirmed positive .

The plane, which carried 32 British and European evacuees as well as British government and medical staff, arrived in Wiltshire shortly after 11.30am
A repatriation flight carrying 32 quarantined people from the Diamond Princess cruise ship has landed in the UK this morning.
The plane, which carried British and European evacuees as well as British government and medical staff, touched down at Ministry of Defence base Boscombe Down in Wiltshire shortly after 11.30am.
In a statement issued after the plane landed, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said: "We have brought 32 British and European citizens safely home from Japan.
"The FCO worked hard to get them back to the UK securely.
"Our number one priority has consistently been the health and safety of UK nationals."
Image: PA) PA)
The flight had previously been delayed by a day after the British embassy said it was "logistically complicated".
Passengers will now be taken by road to Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral for 14 days of quarantine to protect against the spread of the illness should any of them be infected.
They have so far tested negative for Covid-19.
Image: PA) PA)
The evacuees have spent more than two weeks trapped on the coronavirus-stricken ship off the coast of Japan.
Four Britons on board the Diamond Princess who have tested positive for coronavirus were not on the flight.
It is unclear where the small number of EU citizens will be taken following the plane landing in the UK.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Arrowe Park was previously used to host 83 British nationals for a 14-day quarantine period earlier in February after they were flown out of Wuhan in China, which has been at the centre of the outbreak.
Before the flight, one passenger who was diagnosed with Covid-19 and has since been given the all-clear, joked that the experience would be like visiting a holiday camp.
Image: PA) PA) Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Honeymooner Alan Steele was taken to a Japanese hospital and has since tested negative for the virus and been reunited with wife Wendy.
"Wendy's test was negative so Butlins the Wirral here we come for 14 days," Mr Steele posted on Facebook.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The Diamond Princess liner was carrying 3,700 people, including 78 Britons, when it was quarantined in Yokohama on February 5 after a man who disembarked in Hong Kong was found to have the virus.
Since being kept on board the cruise liner in the port of Yokohama, a total of 634 passengers and crew have been infected, ITV News reports.
It is believed some British nationals who were passengers did not register for the flight.
Others who were part of the Diamond Princess crew also opted to remain.
Image: PA) PA)
It is understood some people have returned to their homes overseas.
A British couple on board who were diagnosed with coronavirus have both since been diagnosed with pneumonia.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The family of David and Sally Abel, from Northamptonshire, said they have now been moved to a "prison-like" hospital.
The couple were on the cruise for their 50th wedding anniversary when it was placed into quarantine.
Mr Abel has been diagnosed with acute pneumonia, while Mrs Abel has a mild case.
Image: PA) PA) Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Although they were originally in a hospital just 90 minutes from the coronavirus-stricken cruise ship, Mrs Abel called her son in the middle of the night to say the couple were suddenly being moved to a different "three-star" hospital.
Steve Abel, their son, posted video updates on the couple's YouTube channel alongside his wife Roberta on Friday night and Saturday morning.
Image: PA) PA) Image: PA) PA)
Britons in Cambodia who left another cruise ship, the Westerdam, and who have been cleared for travel, are also being assisted by the Foreign Office to make their way home.
All have tested negative after one case was diagnosed on board.
In order to help combat the spread of the virus in the UK, the NHS has started pilots of home testing for coronavirus where NHS staff, including nurses and paramedics, will visit people in their own homes.
As of Friday afternoon, a total of 5,549 people in Britain have been tested for coronavirus, with nine of them confirmed positive.


thedailymirror--2020-02-22--You can keep red passport after Brexit blue one comes out - depending on expiry date

For the last 30 years , British citizens have had burgundy-covered passports because of the UK 's membership of the European Union .
However , due to Brexit , campaigners have demanded that the colour of passports be restored to the shade of dark blue they were before we joined the EU .
And the Home Office were more than happy to make this change - with British passports becoming blue once again this year .
Today it was announced that the first batches of blue passports will be sent out in early March , but what does that mean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ red passports ?
Well , it 's good news if you 're not keen to give your burgundy one up just yet , as you probably do n't have to just yet .
All red passports can still be used for travel until they expire - so as long as you 've got a decent chunk of time left on yours , you do n't have to get a blue one any time soon .
This means if you recently renewed your passport and were sent a new red one , you 'll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without getting a blue one .
Passports should be renewed when they have six months left on the expiry date and it can take around three weeks to receive a new one , unless you go down the fast track route .
If your passport is about to run out , fear not , as there is a chance you might still be issued a red document .
All new passports issued in the UK are n't expected to be blue until mid-2020 , this means from March , for the next few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ones and some will get blue .
Unfortunately , there 's no way to guarantee which colour you are sent .
As well as renewing passports when they have six months ' validity left , UK travellers are being warned to have at least six months ' validity left on their passport if visiting the EU from 1 January 2021 .
That is because current free movement rules will end and we will default to the stricter travel rules for certain countries outside the EU .
UK travellers are also being warned not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years to the EU , even if it 's still valid ( which does happen in some circumstances ) .
How do you feel about the passport colour change ?
Let us know in the comments below .

The Home Office have announced that Britain's Brexit blue passports will be launching next month but you don't have to get rid of your red one just yet
You can keep red passport after Brexit blue one comes out - depending on expiry date
For the last 30 years, British citizens have had burgundy-covered passports because of the UK's membership of the European Union.
However, due to Brexit, campaigners have demanded that the colour of passports be restored to the shade of dark blue they were before we joined the EU.
And the Home Office were more than happy to make this change - with British passports becoming blue once again this year.
Today it was announced that the first batches of blue passports will be sent out in early March, but what does that mean for those of us who still have red passports?
Well, it's good news if you're not keen to give your burgundy one up just yet, as you probably don't have to just yet.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
All red passports can still be used for travel until they expire - so as long as you've got a decent chunk of time left on yours, you don't have to get a blue one any time soon.
This means if you recently renewed your passport and were sent a new red one, you'll be able to go another 10 years without getting a blue one.
Passports should be renewed when they have six months left on the expiry date and it can take around three weeks to receive a new one, unless you go down the fast track route.
If your passport is about to run out, fear not, as there is a chance you might still be issued a red document.
All new passports issued in the UK aren't expected to be blue until mid-2020, this means from March, for the next few months, some people will receive burgundy ones and some will get blue.
Unfortunately, there's no way to guarantee which colour you are sent.
As well as renewing passports when they have six months' validity left, UK travellers are being warned to have at least six months' validity left on their passport if visiting the EU from 1 January 2021.
That is because current free movement rules will end and we will default to the stricter travel rules for certain countries outside the EU.
UK travellers are also being warned not to take a passport older than 10 years to the EU, even if it's still valid (which does happen in some circumstances).
How do you feel about the passport colour change? Let us know in the comments below.


thedailymirror--2020-02-22--Ant and Dec tease brand new Saturday Night Takeaway as show returns after 2-year hiatus

Ant and Dec have teased their brand new Saturday Night Takeaway series hours ahead of tonight 's launch .
The iconic show , which has been off air for over two years , returns tonight and the pair took to Instagram to share a sneak peak of the behind the scenes action .
Dec started off the giddy videos by revealing that it 's been 686 days since the last Saturday Night Takeaway aired .
He began : `` Now listen to this .
It 's been 686 days since the last Saturday Night Takeaway , which means it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of these .
Ant then questions his pal by asking , `` What 's one of these ?
`` , to which Dec replies : `` Oh come on Ant !
A selfie stick , talking about Saturday Night Takeaway , it must be , 'What 's in the show show ' ! ''
The telly duo then went on to tell followers and fans what was coming up on the long-awaited show .
Revealing tonight 's guests , Dec gleefully shared that Camilla Cabello will be joining them .
The Pussycat Dolls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they 're set to promote their UK tour , which kicks off next month .
Hollywood A-lister Mark Wahlberg will also take part in one of the show 's infamous games in the end of tonight 's instalment .
Tonight 's show is a welcome return for Ant and Dec as they begin a new three-year contract with ITV .
The popular Saturday night show staple was plunged into doubt and controversy when Ant drunkenly crashed his car in March 2018 , resulting in a prolonged period away from the screen so he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series was scrapped last year and fans feared that there would never be another season .
The BFFs opened up about the long-awaited return on This Morning on Friday , where they admitted that they 're feeling rather nervous about presenting the iconic programme .
Dec , 44 , spoke about not sleeping well the night before Takeaway and having anxious dreams .
Candidly speaking about his nerves , the TV star admitted : `` I ’ ve got a TV in my bedroom with a little red standby light on it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that light in the middle of the night and I ’ m like , `` Oh , we ’ re on .
I ’ m not ready '' ! '
The pair took a year off while Ant , also 44 , battled with his own personal demons .
He confessed that they were both rather nervous , even more so due to the fact it 's been a long time since they presented the prime time Saturday night show .
`` We are super nervous as it ’ s been a longer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s contingency plans all over the place , should anything go wrong , but that ’ s not better than plan A . ''
One of the show ’ s most popular features is back tonight : Get Out Of Me Ear .
The hilarious segment sees a chosen celebrity succumb to Ant and Dec ’ s every wish and command through a hidden earpiece .
The duo revealed that Hollywood legend Mark Wahlberg is first up on Saturday night .
Dec commented : `` It was hilarious , I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ himself into .
`` We gave him the ear piece and said , `` Do you promise to say and do everything we tell you to do ? ''
And he replied , `` By the end of this you ’ ll be doing everything that I tell you to say and do ! ''

ANT AND DEC TEASE BRAND NEW SATURDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAY AS SHOW RETURNS AFTER 2-YEAR HIATUS
ANT AND DEC TEASE BRAND NEW SATURDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAY AS SHOW RETURNS AFTER 2-YEAR HIATUS
The telly duo took to their Instagram stories to share a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes action ahead of the new series
Ant and Dec tease brand new Saturday Night Takeaway as show returns after 2-year hiatus
Ant and Dec have teased their brand new Saturday Night Takeaway series hours ahead of tonight's launch.
The iconic show, which has been off air for over two years, returns tonight and the pair took to Instagram to share a sneak peak of the behind the scenes action.
Dec started off the giddy videos by revealing that it's been 686 days since the last Saturday Night Takeaway aired.
He began: "Now listen to this. It's been 686 days since the last Saturday Night Takeaway, which means it's been 868 days since we did one of these.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Ant then questions his pal by asking, "What's one of these?", to which Dec replies: "Oh come on Ant! A selfie stick, talking about Saturday Night Takeaway, it must be, 'What's in the show show'!"
The telly duo then went on to tell followers and fans what was coming up on the long-awaited show.
Revealing tonight's guests, Dec gleefully shared that Camilla Cabello will be joining them.
The Pussycat Dolls will also be making an appearance as they're set to promote their UK tour, which kicks off next month.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Hollywood A-lister Mark Wahlberg will also take part in one of the show's infamous games in the end of tonight's instalment.
Tonight's show is a welcome return for Ant and Dec as they begin a new three-year contract with ITV.
The popular Saturday night show staple was plunged into doubt and controversy when Ant drunkenly crashed his car in March 2018, resulting in a prolonged period away from the screen so he could get sober.
Subsequently, the series was scrapped last year and fans feared that there would never be another season.
Image: S Meddle/ITV/REX) S Meddle/ITV/REX)
The BFFs opened up about the long-awaited return on This Morning on Friday, where they admitted that they're feeling rather nervous about presenting the iconic programme.
Dec, 44, spoke about not sleeping well the night before Takeaway and having anxious dreams.
Candidly speaking about his nerves, the TV star admitted: "I’ve got a TV in my bedroom with a little red standby light on it.
"I wake up and I see that light in the middle of the night and I’m like, "Oh, we’re on. I’m not ready"!'
Image: ITV/REX) ITV/REX)
The pair took a year off while Ant, also 44, battled with his own personal demons.
He confessed that they were both rather nervous, even more so due to the fact it's been a long time since they presented the prime time Saturday night show.
"We are super nervous as it’s been a longer period off air.
"There’s contingency plans all over the place, should anything go wrong, but that’s not better than plan A."
Image: ITV) ITV)
One of the show’s most popular features is back tonight: Get Out Of Me Ear.
The hilarious segment sees a chosen celebrity succumb to Ant and Dec’s every wish and command through a hidden earpiece.
The duo revealed that Hollywood legend Mark Wahlberg is first up on Saturday night.
Dec commented: "It was hilarious, I don’t think he knew what he had gotten himself into.
"We gave him the ear piece and said, "Do you promise to say and do everything we tell you to do?" And he replied, "By the end of this you’ll be doing everything that I tell you to say and do!"
*Ant And Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway returns tonight at 7PM.


thedailymirror--2020-02-22--Ben Affleck's desperate plea to ex-wife Jennifer Garner after painful divorce

Ben Affleck has publicly thanked his ex-wife Jennifer Garner in an emotional open letter after admitting his divorce was a mistake .
The Oscar-winning actor has been opening up about the struggles he 's faced in the past few years this week , and touched upon history of alcohol abuse and his divorce during Friday 's appearance on Good Morning America .
Ben and Jennifer announced they were separating back in June 2015 , but it took until October 2018 before their divorce was finalised .
After the interview with Affleck , Good Morning America 's Diane Sawyer read out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jennifer , which went as follows : '' What I want to say publicly and privately is , 'Thank you .
Thank you for being thoughtful , considerate , responsible , and a great mom and person , ' '' she read aloud .
This came after the Batman V. Superman actor had detailed what it was like struggling with his drinking and his divorce .
Speaking about his break-up with Jennifer Garner , Affleck said : `` I never thought that I was gon na get divorced .
I did n't want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to be a divorced person .
I really did n't want to be a split family with my children .
And it upset me because it meant I was n't who I thought I was .
And that was so painful and so disappointing in myself . ''
He continued : `` Divorce is very painful , and alcoholism is very painful .
They just are .
If there 's something that your child is suffering , that 's a level of pain that is not easily gotten past , not easily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's hard . ''
The Batman actor then started to talk about the effect his drinking was having on his children and the pain he was causing them .
`` You 're not going to avoid causing your kids pain , all pain .
Pain is part of life .
I take some comfort in that , '' he told Diane Sawyer .
`` I 'm doing my very , very best… It has to be good enough .
I do n't really have a choice , '' Ben added .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to be at this point .
I do n't have any more room for failure of that kind . ''
This interview follows an interview he did with The New York Times in which he revealed his divorce from Jennifer was `` the biggest regret of my life '' .
Ben has been in and out of rehab over the years , and he went back again in August 2018 , just before his divorce was finalised .
Two months later and he broke his silence about his situation in an emotional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time : `` This week I completed a forty-day stay at a treatment center for alcohol addiction and remain in outpatient care .
`` Battling any addiction is a lifelong and difficult struggle .
Because of that , one is never really in or out of treatment .
It is a full-time commitment .
I am fighting for myself and my family . ''
Ben did end up relapsing back in October 2019 after he appeared 'publicly inebriated ' .
The actor is back on the big screen in The Way Back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 6 .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Edward Lauder, Edward Lauder)

Ben Affleck has publicly thanked his ex-wife Jennifer Garner in an emotional open letter after admitting his divorce was a mistake.
The Oscar-winning actor has been opening up about the struggles he's faced in the past few years this week, and touched upon history of alcohol abuse and his divorce during Friday's appearance on Good Morning America.
Ben and Jennifer announced they were separating back in June 2015, but it took until October 2018 before their divorce was finalised.
After the interview with Affleck, Good Morning America's Diane Sawyer read out a note that Ben had written for Jennifer, which went as follows:
Image: Getty) Getty)
"What I want to say publicly and privately is, 'Thank you. Thank you for being thoughtful, considerate, responsible, and a great mom and person,'" she read aloud.
This came after the Batman V. Superman actor had detailed what it was like struggling with his drinking and his divorce.
Speaking about his break-up with Jennifer Garner, Affleck said: "I never thought that I was gonna get divorced. I didn't want to get divorced. I didn't want to be a divorced person. I really didn't want to be a split family with my children. And it upset me because it meant I wasn't who I thought I was. And that was so painful and so disappointing in myself."
Image: Getty) Getty)
He continued: "Divorce is very painful, and alcoholism is very painful. They just are. If there's something that your child is suffering, that's a level of pain that is not easily gotten past, not easily forgiven, not easily forgotten. And it's hard."
The Batman actor then started to talk about the effect his drinking was having on his children and the pain he was causing them.
"You're not going to avoid causing your kids pain, all pain. Pain is part of life. I take some comfort in that," he told Diane Sawyer.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
"I'm doing my very, very best… It has to be good enough. I don't really have a choice," Ben added.
"I have to be the man I want to be at this point. I don't have any more room for failure of that kind."
This interview follows an interview he did with The New York Times in which he revealed his divorce from Jennifer was "the biggest regret of my life".
Ben has been in and out of rehab over the years, and he went back again in August 2018, just before his divorce was finalised.
Image: PA) PA)
Two months later and he broke his silence about his situation in an emotional statement on Instagam.
He wrote at the time: "This week I completed a forty-day stay at a treatment center for alcohol addiction and remain in outpatient care.
"Battling any addiction is a lifelong and difficult struggle. Because of that, one is never really in or out of treatment. It is a full-time commitment. I am fighting for myself and my family."
Ben did end up relapsing back in October 2019 after he appeared 'publicly inebriated'.
The actor is back on the big screen in The Way Back, which opens in the US on March 6.


thedailymirror--2020-02-22--Friends reunion excitement turns to outrage as fans realise it may not be available in the UK

Friends fans who were excited to hear about the reunion are about to have some bad news .
For those in the UK , the hotly anticipated one off unscripted show may not even be available to watch .
Jennifer Aniston , Courteney Cox , Lisa Kudrow , Matt LeBlanc , Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer confirmed via Perry 's Instagram that there would be a reunion special .
The internet was alight as fans celebrated the news , 16 years since the show ended .
But Twitter users have begun to realise that the new channel producing the one-off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not available in the UK .
BBC journalist Louise Ridley first poked holes in the public 's hopes that the May reunion would be an episode as if it was from an old series , pointing out it sounds more like it will be an interview .
She wrote : `` Can we talk about the Friends special and what it will actually be ?
If it ’ s unscripted , then it ’ s nothing like the actual show episodes - is it just the actors being interviewed together , not in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think it was initially described as before it was confirmed . ''
She added : `` If it ’ s just a big interview promoting the fact that this new streaming service has all the episodes , I ’ m sure it will disappoint people expecting an actual scripted episode with the characters , because this hasn ’ t been made very clear . ''
That 's when another BBC reporter pointed out : `` Also , HBO have already confirmed they have no plans to launch HBO Max in the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t be available here , because , as you say , it ’ s purely a *very* expensive ad for the new service . ''
They each tweeted the same throwback picture of them all from the 90s , posing in an old car while David clung to the side .
`` It 's happening , '' they all captioned the post before tagging the rest of the cast .
Matt LeBlanc , who played Joey Tribbiani , is the only one of the original six not to post the announcement picture , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post suggesting that he is taking part .
According to Variety , the six stars of the show will receive at least $ 2.5 million ( £1,918,060 ) for featuring in the episode .

Friends fans will be devastated to find out the hotly anticipated reunion is not going to be a scripted episode, and it probably won't be available in the UK
Friends reunion excitement turns to outrage as fans realise it may not be available in the UK
Friends fans who were excited to hear about the reunion are about to have some bad news.
For those in the UK, the hotly anticipated one off unscripted show may not even be available to watch.
Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer confirmed via Perry's Instagram that there would be a reunion special.
The internet was alight as fans celebrated the news, 16 years since the show ended.
But Twitter users have begun to realise that the new channel producing the one-off is HBO Max, and it's not available in the UK.
BBC journalist Louise Ridley first poked holes in the public's hopes that the May reunion would be an episode as if it was from an old series, pointing out it sounds more like it will be an interview.
She wrote: "Can we talk about the Friends special and what it will actually be? If it’s unscripted, then it’s nothing like the actual show episodes - is it just the actors being interviewed together, not in character?
"That’s what I think it was initially described as before it was confirmed."
Image: NBCUniversal via Getty Images) NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
She added: "If it’s just a big interview promoting the fact that this new streaming service has all the episodes, I’m sure it will disappoint people expecting an actual scripted episode with the characters, because this hasn’t been made very clear."
That's when another BBC reporter pointed out: "Also, HBO have already confirmed they have no plans to launch HBO Max in the UK.
"So it probably won’t be available here, because, as you say, it’s purely a *very* expensive ad for the new service."
Image: Getty) Getty)
They each tweeted the same throwback picture of them all from the 90s, posing in an old car while David clung to the side.
"It's happening," they all captioned the post before tagging the rest of the cast.
Matt LeBlanc, who played Joey Tribbiani, is the only one of the original six not to post the announcement picture, though he has been tagged in the post suggesting that he is taking part.
According to Variety , the six stars of the show will receive at least $2.5 million (£1,918,060) for featuring in the episode.


thedailymirror--2020-02-22--UK weather: Third weekend of stormy weather brings further flooding misery

A third consecutive weekend of stormy weather is bringing further flooding misery to already sodden communities .
With swathes of South Wales and northern and central England still trying to cope with the impact of Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis , heavy showers have brought new flooding plus warnings of more to come .
Emergency crews were out last night out ferrying residents trapped in their vehicles in floodwaters to safety , and helping sandbag threatened properties in England 's north .
Meanwhile Wales is preparing for another onslaught of heavy rain tomorrow morning , after southern parts were hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Met Office said more belts of heavy rain were due on Saturday night and again on Sunday night across the UK , accompanied by warnings of high winds and snow in Scotland .
The Environment Agency had 90 flood warnings in place this morning , as well as 152 flood alerts , covering areas from Wiltshire to Cumbria .
And two severe flood warnings - meaning an imminent danger to life - remain in force for the River Lugg at Hampton Bishop , near Hereford .
A yellow rain warning is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and heavy rainfall expected on Sunday morning .
The Met Office is warning more flooding of homes and businesses is possible for Wales .
Prince Charles visited Pontypridd in South Wales yesterday after it was badly hit by the floods .
It is estimated that 1,100 properties - both residential and commercial - have been affected in the Rhondda Cynon Taf area .
Charles walked down Pontypridd 's high street , where many shops are closed due to flood damage .
Heavy flooding was also reported in parts England 's north last night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales was cut off by rising water on Friday night .
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said on Twitter that a crew from Skipton had to pluck four people to safety overnight after their vehicle became trapped in floodwater .
Rescue crews were also helping residents whose homes in Giggleswick were being hit by heavy flooding .
Crews were in Settle , Grassington and Ribblesdale last night to defend the communities from the rising waters .
North Yorkshire Police said the A65 between Gargrave to Settle was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Yorkshire Police reported problems on the same road between Ilkley and Burley on Saturday morning Motorists have also been warned to avoid Billams Bridge , in Otley , on Saturday .
The damage wrought by Storm Dennis last weekend and Storm Ciara the week before is projected to run into the billions to repair .
Although this weekend will bring bouts of rain , high winds and even snow in places , the Met Office said on Saturday the conditions did not merit classifying the weather as a named storm .
Forecaster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respite from the rain in some areas but there was a warning for high winds in the north and another band of stormy weather would sweep in from the South West on Saturday night .
Mr Petagna said a yellow weather warning had been issued for rain in parts of Wales on Sunday with 60mm in total expected in some upland areas .
He said another storm system would move across the whole of the UK on Sunday night with high winds , rain and snow across Scotland and parts of northern England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ management at the Environment Agency ( EA ) , said on Friday : `` This will be the third weekend of exceptional river levels and stormy weather .
`` With the effects of climate change , we need to prepare for more frequent periods of extreme weather like this .
`` People need to be aware of their flood risk , sign up to flood warnings , make a flood plan and not to drive or walk through floodwater . ''
The EA said that river levels have exceeded existing records , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aire , Trent , Severn , Wye , Lugg and Derwent among the many rivers where records have been broken .
But the agency said that , even with record river levels , the number of homes flooded has been lower than in other major flood events of the last 20 years .
Meanwhile , the Met Office has several yellow warnings still in place for today and tomorrow .
A snow and ice warning covering parts of Scotland has been extended to Sunday morning .
The freezing snap began in the small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to last until around 10am tomorrow , for Scotland 's Highlands , and the north-east , and the central regions including parts of Perth and Stirling .
A yellow warning cautioning strong winds remains in place for England 's far north , most of Scotland , and the north and west of Northern Ireland .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Dave Higgens, Talia Shadwell)

UK WEATHER FORECAST- FOUR INCHES OF SNOW AND 75MPH WINDS TO LASH BRITAIN
UK WEATHER FORECAST- FOUR INCHES OF SNOW AND 75MPH WINDS TO LASH BRITAIN
Wild weather warnings are in place for Wales and parts of northern England and north and central Scotland this weekend as wind and rain continue to lash already flood-hit communities
A third consecutive weekend of stormy weather is bringing further flooding misery to already sodden communities.
With swathes of South Wales and northern and central England still trying to cope with the impact of Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis, heavy showers have brought new flooding plus warnings of more to come.
Emergency crews were out last night out ferrying residents trapped in their vehicles in floodwaters to safety, and helping sandbag threatened properties in England's north.
Meanwhile Wales is preparing for another onslaught of heavy rain tomorrow morning, after southern parts were hit by serious flooding over the past week.
The Met Office said more belts of heavy rain were due on Saturday night and again on Sunday night across the UK, accompanied by warnings of high winds and snow in Scotland.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The Environment Agency had 90 flood warnings in place this morning, as well as 152 flood alerts, covering areas from Wiltshire to Cumbria.
And two severe flood warnings - meaning an imminent danger to life - remain in force for the River Lugg at Hampton Bishop, near Hereford.
A yellow rain warning is forecast for flood-hit Wales, with persistent and heavy rainfall expected on Sunday morning.
Image: PA) PA)
The Met Office is warning more flooding of homes and businesses is possible for Wales.
Prince Charles visited Pontypridd in South Wales yesterday after it was badly hit by the floods.
It is estimated that 1,100 properties - both residential and commercial - have been affected in the Rhondda Cynon Taf area.
Charles walked down Pontypridd's high street, where many shops are closed due to flood damage.
Image: PA) PA)
Heavy flooding was also reported in parts England's north last night.
The village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale on the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales was cut off by rising water on Friday night.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said on Twitter that a crew from Skipton had to pluck four people to safety overnight after their vehicle became trapped in floodwater.
Rescue crews were also helping residents whose homes in Giggleswick were being hit by heavy flooding.
Crews were in Settle, Grassington and Ribblesdale last night to defend the communities from the rising waters.
North Yorkshire Police said the A65 between Gargrave to Settle was impassible due to flooding last night.
Image: Chris Gorman / Big Ladder) Chris Gorman / Big Ladder)
West Yorkshire Police reported problems on the same road between Ilkley and Burley on Saturday morning
Motorists have also been warned to avoid Billams Bridge, in Otley, on Saturday.
The damage wrought by Storm Dennis last weekend and Storm Ciara the week before is projected to run into the billions to repair.
Although this weekend will bring bouts of rain, high winds and even snow in places, the Met Office said on Saturday the conditions did not merit classifying the weather as a named storm.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Forecaster Marco Petagna said Saturday would bring a respite from the rain in some areas but there was a warning for high winds in the north and another band of stormy weather would sweep in from the South West on Saturday night.
Mr Petagna said a yellow weather warning had been issued for rain in parts of Wales on Sunday with 60mm in total expected in some upland areas.
He said another storm system would move across the whole of the UK on Sunday night with high winds, rain and snow across Scotland and parts of northern England.
Caroline Douglass, director of incident management at the Environment Agency (EA), said on Friday: "This will be the third weekend of exceptional river levels and stormy weather.
Image: Sky News) Sky News)
"With the effects of climate change, we need to prepare for more frequent periods of extreme weather like this.
"People need to be aware of their flood risk, sign up to flood warnings, make a flood plan and not to drive or walk through floodwater."
The EA said that river levels have exceeded existing records, with the Colne, Ribble, Calder, Aire, Trent, Severn, Wye, Lugg and Derwent among the many rivers where records have been broken.
But the agency said that, even with record river levels, the number of homes flooded has been lower than in other major flood events of the last 20 years.
Meanwhile, the Met Office has several yellow warnings still in place for today and tomorrow.
A snow and ice warning covering parts of Scotland has been extended to Sunday morning.
The freezing snap began in the small hours of this morning and is forecast to last until around 10am tomorrow, for Scotland's Highlands, and the north-east, and the central regions including parts of Perth and Stirling.
A yellow warning cautioning strong winds remains in place for England's far north, most of Scotland, and the north and west of Northern Ireland.


thedailymirror--2020-02-22--Boy's horrific injuries after mum and stepdad made him kneel naked on pile of buckwheat

A mother and a stepfather have been jailed for forcing an eight-year-old boy to kneel naked on a pile of buckwheat for hours , causing horrific injuries to his knees .
The brutal “ punishment ” led to the sharp-edged seeds becoming embedded in his skin requiring surgery for removal .
The boy ’ s mother Alina Yumasheva , 27 , was handcuffed in court and taken away to begin her one-and-a-half-year sentence .
His stepfather Sergey Kazakov , 35 , an IT company boss , who masterminded the torture , was jailed for four-and-a-half-years .
The pair were fined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paid to the boy , named Denis .
The eight-year-old had been living with his mother until her trial and now has been sent to an orphanage .
He may be put up for adoption with many requests from Omsk families to take him .
When he ran away from the punishment to plead for help from neighbours , he begged them to find him “ a normal family ” .
The court in Omsk was told how he was made to kneel , sometimes naked , for up to nine hours , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ punishment ” was inflicted on ten consecutive days in May 2019 , and other times .
Kazakov also kicked him and pulled the child ’ s hair .
Pictures of the boy 's knees with the penetrating hard buckwheat seeds caused deep shock in Russia .
Nurse Lyudmila Sharapova told the court : “ It is the first time in my 43 years work that I have seen such injuries .
“ The wounds were infected , the buckwheat had been embedded into his skin for several days .
“ The mother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until the end of her life .
“ When I was cleaning up his wounds , he asked me : “ Auntie , will you put me into a normal family now ?
” A neighbour who saw the wounds said : “ There was no skin on his knees , just raw meat.
” The pair said Denis was being punished for running away from home and stealing money .
The judge found Kazakov and Yumasheva guilty of “ inflicting physical and psychological suffering ” to the boy by “ systematic beatings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He kicked the boy each time he slightly moved when kneeling on buckwheat , shouting at him : “ Stay still !
” and “ Shut your mouth !
’ , ” reported Moskovsky Komsomolets .
He begged his mother to stop the torture but she refused .
Kazakov told the court : “ I am fully aware of what I have done and I regret it very much… “ I ask the victim to forgive me.
” Yumasheva confessed : “ I made many mistakes in raising my son.
” Denis was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after his surgery but later sent back to live with his mother who had not been remanded in custody .
This led to protests in Omsk .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Will Stewart, Chiara Fiorillo)

STEPFATHER AND MOTHER JAILED FOR FORCING BOY TO KNEEL NAKED ON PILE OF SHARP-EDGED BUCKWHEAT
STEPFATHER AND MOTHER JAILED FOR FORCING BOY TO KNEEL NAKED ON PILE OF SHARP-EDGED BUCKWHEAT
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WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES - Alina Yumasheva, 27, was handcuffed in court and taken away to begin her one-and-a-half-year sentence. Sergey Kazakov, 35, was jailed for four-and-a-half-years
Boy's horrific injuries after mum and stepdad made him kneel naked on pile of buckwheat
A mother and a stepfather have been jailed for forcing an eight-year-old boy to kneel naked on a pile of buckwheat for hours, causing horrific injuries to his knees.
The brutal “punishment” led to the sharp-edged seeds becoming embedded in his skin requiring surgery for removal.
The boy’s mother Alina Yumasheva, 27, was handcuffed in court and taken away to begin her one-and-a-half-year sentence.
His stepfather Sergey Kazakov, 35, an IT company boss, who masterminded the torture, was jailed for four-and-a-half-years.
The pair were fined a total of £4,825 which must be paid to the boy, named Denis.
Image: police video / east2west news) police video / east2west news)
The eight-year-old had been living with his mother until her trial and now has been sent to an orphanage.
He may be put up for adoption with many requests from Omsk families to take him.
When he ran away from the punishment to plead for help from neighbours, he begged them to find him “a normal family”.
Image: social media / east2west news) social media / east2west news) Image: social media / east2west news) social media / east2west news)
The court in Omsk was told how he was made to kneel, sometimes naked, for up to nine hours, and was deprived of food.
The “punishment” was inflicted on ten consecutive days in May 2019, and other times.
Kazakov also kicked him and pulled the child’s hair.
Image: NGS55.ru / east2west news) NGS55.ru / east2west news)
Pictures of the boy's knees with the penetrating hard buckwheat seeds caused deep shock in Russia.
Nurse Lyudmila Sharapova told the court: “It is the first time in my 43 years work that I have seen such injuries.
“The wounds were infected, the buckwheat had been embedded into his skin for several days.
“It was horrific.
“The mother should beg her son to forgive her until the end of her life.
Image: Komsomolskaya Pravda / east2west news) Komsomolskaya Pravda / east2west news)
“When I was cleaning up his wounds, he asked me: “Auntie, will you put me into a normal family now?”
A neighbour who saw the wounds said: “There was no skin on his knees, just raw meat.”
The pair said Denis was being punished for running away from home and stealing money.
Image: police video / east2west news) police video / east2west news)
Image: police photo / east2west news) police photo / east2west news)
The judge found Kazakov and Yumasheva guilty of “inflicting physical and psychological suffering” to the boy by “systematic beatings and other violent actions”.
“He kicked the boy each time he slightly moved when kneeling on buckwheat, shouting at him: “Stay still!” and “Shut your mouth!’,” reported Moskovsky Komsomolets.
He begged his mother to stop the torture but she refused.
Image: NGS55.ru / east2west news) NGS55.ru / east2west news) Image: NGS55.ru / east2west news) NGS55.ru / east2west news)
Kazakov told the court: “I am fully aware of what I have done and I regret it very much…
“I ask the victim to forgive me.”
Yumasheva confessed: “I made many mistakes in raising my son.”
Denis was initially put in a state boarding school after his surgery but later sent back to live with his mother who had not been remanded in custody.
This led to protests in Omsk.


thedailymirror--2020-02-22--Tyson Fury's diet for Deontay Wilder rematch as Brit bulked up

Tyson Fury may have lost 10 stone in order to return to the ring in 2018 following his three-year hiatus from the ring , but he 's been bulking up for his rematch with Deontay Wilder .
Fury has long relied on his speed and slight-of-hand to to defeat his opponents and came close to outpointing Wilder 14 months ago only to be denied by the judges .
But on the eve of his win over Otto Wallin last September , Fury expressed concerns about his weight to his training team .
`` Do you know what weight I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Eighteen stone , two pounds ... it 's light and I 'm concerned about it .
`` It 's too light , maybe .
I reckon if I 'd done a run this morning or a bit of training I 'd be 17st 12lb or something . ''
Fury went on to outpoint Wallin but not without suffering a scare in the third round when he was badly cut above his right eye .
It still came as a shock however when he ditched trainer Ben Davison late last year , instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late , great Emanuel .
Fury also added George Lockhart to his squad and the renowned nutritionist , who has worked with Conor McGregor , set about overhauling the Brit 's diet .
Fury has been eating six meals a day for the last two months while he has been training in Las Vegas .
His breakfast is often Greek yoghurt with berries before the first of his two lunches which might consist of salmon cakes with jalapenos .
Options for his second lunch include chicken skewers while Fury also has two dinners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a red meat curry .
All but one of Fury 's meals contain meat and his last but one feast is often apple and cranberry stuffed pork .
He finishes the day with supper , which can be honey-glazed salmon with rice .
Fury has also ditched his bad habits , including the 20 to 30 cans of diet Coke he claims to have been drinking every day .
`` Each day I try to give Tyson a diverse group of food , '' Lockhart told Sky Sports .
`` He has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
From what I ’ ve heard in other camps he ate chicken and rice .
Now we make crazy meals .
`` He ’ s had the same meal just twice in the entire camp – a jambalaya that I made .
He eats six times per day and , apart from that , hasn ’ t had the same meal twice .
`` I would never make him something that he doesn ’ t like because I can find something similar in texture and taste which would fit their palate .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he wouldn ’ t eat it .
`` There should be no reason to even want to cheat .
People think healthy food is not tasty .
But he ’ s not hungry , he ’ s not craving anything because he has a diverse diet .
He has dark chocolate , honey , sweets and spices , salts – his palate gets everything that it wants . ''
The ultimate aim was to add an extra stone in order to increase Fury 's chances of KO'ing Wilder .
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Fury was concerned about his weight ahead of his fight with Otto Wallin and has since piled on the pounds in a bid to knockout Wilder tonight
Tyson Fury may have lost 10 stone in order to return to the ring in 2018 following his three-year hiatus from the ring, but he's been bulking up for his rematch with Deontay Wilder .
Fury has long relied on his speed and slight-of-hand to to defeat his opponents and came close to outpointing Wilder 14 months ago only to be denied by the judges.
But on the eve of his win over Otto Wallin last September, Fury expressed concerns about his weight to his training team.
"Do you know what weight I was this morning?" he asked. "Eighteen stone, two pounds... it's light and I'm concerned about it.
"It's too light, maybe. I reckon if I'd done a run this morning or a bit of training I'd be 17st 12lb or something."
Fury went on to outpoint Wallin but not without suffering a scare in the third round when he was badly cut above his right eye.
Image: George Lockhart) George Lockhart)
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It still came as a shock however when he ditched trainer Ben Davison late last year, instead employing SugarHill Steward, nephew of the late, great Emanuel.
Fury also added George Lockhart to his squad and the renowned nutritionist, who has worked with Conor McGregor , set about overhauling the Brit's diet.
Fury has been eating six meals a day for the last two months while he has been training in Las Vegas.
His breakfast is often Greek yoghurt with berries before the first of his two lunches which might consist of salmon cakes with jalapenos.
Options for his second lunch include chicken skewers while Fury also has two dinners, the first of which might be a red meat curry.
All but one of Fury's meals contain meat and his last but one feast is often apple and cranberry stuffed pork.
He finishes the day with supper, which can be honey-glazed salmon with rice.
Fury has also ditched his bad habits, including the 20 to 30 cans of diet Coke he claims to have been drinking every day.
"Each day I try to give Tyson a diverse group of food," Lockhart told Sky Sports . "He has a different type of meat with every meal. From what I’ve heard in other camps he ate chicken and rice. Now we make crazy meals.
"He’s had the same meal just twice in the entire camp – a jambalaya that I made. He eats six times per day and, apart from that, hasn’t had the same meal twice.
"I would never make him something that he doesn’t like because I can find something similar in texture and taste which would fit their palate. If he doesn’t like something, he wouldn’t eat it.
"There should be no reason to even want to cheat. People think healthy food is not tasty. But he’s not hungry, he’s not craving anything because he has a diverse diet. He has dark chocolate, honey, sweets and spices, salts – his palate gets everything that it wants."
The ultimate aim was to add an extra stone in order to increase Fury's chances of KO'ing Wilder.
Tonight, we will discover if his plan worked.


thedailymirror--2020-02-22--Gini Wijnaldum explains how Jurgen Klopp is keeping Liverpool stars on their toes

Gini Wijnaldum has revealed Jurgen Klopp is showing his runaway League leaders no mercy – and is cracking the whip all the way to the finish line in the title race .
Far from easing up on his Kop stars , Dutch midfield star Wijnaldum says Klopp is keeping standards high as they close in on their first ever Premier League crown – and a first championship fin 30 years .
Klopp is n't allowing his stars to look further than tomorrow 's game against West Ham at Anfield as they chase an 18th successive League win and bid to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Atletico Madrid .
And the ruthless German boss is not slow to bring his players crashing back down if they lose focus .
“ Think of one game at a time , try to give everything every game and at the end you will see what will happen .
We do n't really think about results and those things .
“ We just train hard , look at it game by game and do n't look that far ahead .
It 's worked well for us until now so let 's continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We also have a manager who makes sure we have both feet on the ground when we have a moment when we 're not concentrated on something like that !
“ It 's hard and tough but on the other side , we also enjoy it because it 's a good feeling if you give everything on the pitch and feel that you 've succeeded at the end of the game .
“ We also enjoy the journey – but I have to say that it 's easier because we are winning games.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ claims it 's not just Klopp who keeps his stars on their toes – with the players themselves taking no prisoners if hard words are needed .
“ We 've played together a few years already , so we also know each other as people .
We just have a group that is like friends .
With each other , it feels like family .
“ Maybe sometimes we have to be fair with each other and say something which the other person might not like ” Wijnaldum told Liverpoolfc.com .
“ But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better team because we all expect from each other that the person you play with is giving 100 per cent .
We , as a team , have to make sure he does it .
“ We 're just honest with each other and try to help each other out to do as good as possible .
”

Liverpool are flying high at the top of the Premier League table but boss will not let the runaway leaders rest on their laurels
Gini Wijnaldum has revealed Jurgen Klopp is showing his runaway League leaders no mercy – and is cracking the whip all the way to the finish line in the title race.
Far from easing up on his Kop stars, Dutch midfield star Wijnaldum says Klopp is keeping standards high as they close in on their first ever Premier League crown – and a first championship fin 30 years.
Klopp isn't allowing his stars to look further than tomorrow's game against West Ham at Anfield as they chase an 18th successive League win and bid to bounce back from their Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid.
And the ruthless German boss is not slow to bring his players crashing back down if they lose focus.
“Think of one game at a time, try to give everything every game and at the end you will see what will happen. We don't really think about results and those things.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
“We just train hard, look at it game by game and don't look that far ahead. It's worked well for us until now so let's continue this run until the end.
“We also have a manager who makes sure we have both feet on the ground when we have a moment when we're not concentrated on something like that!
“It's hard and tough but on the other side, we also enjoy it because it's a good feeling if you give everything on the pitch and feel that you've succeeded at the end of the game.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
“We also enjoy the journey – but I have to say that it's easier because we are winning games.”
Dutch international Wijnaldum, 29, claims it's not just Klopp who keeps his stars on their toes – with the players themselves taking no prisoners if hard words are needed.
“We've played together a few years already, so we also know each other as people. We just have a group that is like friends. With each other, it feels like family.
“Maybe sometimes we have to be fair with each other and say something which the other person might not like” Wijnaldum told Liverpoolfc.com.
“But that helps us also to be a better team because we all expect from each other that the person you play with is giving 100 per cent. We, as a team, have to make sure he does it.
“We're just honest with each other and try to help each other out to do as good as possible.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-22--Meghan and Prince Harry's tensions with palace laid bare in latest bombshell statement

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 's underlying tensions with the palace have been laid bare in their latest bombshell statement .
It comes after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed they will stop using the word `` royal '' throughout their branding after they step back from royal duties next month .
In an extraordinary statement released on Friday , Prince Harry and Meghan hinted at the tense negotiations as they detailed the `` revised role '' they will be taking on in the next year .
They also appear to complain about not being allowed to seek outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family , as is the case for some other titled members of the firm .
The couple will no longer carry out royal duties as of March 31 , although they will still receive police protection because of Harry 's military service and Meghan 's `` independent profile '' .
They also said they no longer plan to launch their own foundation and have abandoned plans to trademark Sussex Royal , as per the Queen 's request .
Reports in the US suggested Meghan had told pals there was 'nothing legally stopping them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Queen 's ban .
The Queen called on her senior legal advisers to outline the case enshrined in UK law banning the use of the word “ royal ” for financial gain , prompting their latest bombshell statement .
It means they can not use Sussex Royal on merchandising , despite having already spent thousands on doing just that on a range of goods from T-shirts to bandanas and literature .
They will also have to choose a new name for their planned charitable foundation , which was due to use the label @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the couple claim the Monarchy and Cabinet Office had `` no jurisdiction over the use of the word 'royal ' overseas '' .
However , the Sussexes said they no longer plan to trademark 'Sussex Royal ' .
The statement , published on their official website sussexroyal.com , reads : • It is agreed that the commencement of the revised role of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will take effect Spring 2020 and undergo a 12 month review .
• The Royal Family respect and understand the wish of The Duke and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ independent life as a family , by removing the supposed ‘ public interest ’ justification for media intrusion into their lives .
They remain a valued part of Her Majesty ’ s family .
• The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will become privately funded members of The Royal Family with permission to earn their own income and the ability to pursue their own private charitable interests .
• The preference of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex was to continue to represent and support Her Majesty The Queen albeit in a more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Sovereign Grant .
• While there is precedent for other titled members of the Royal Family to seek employment outside of the institution , for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex , a 12-month review period has been put in place .
• Per the agreement The Duke and Duchess of Sussex understand that they are required to step back from Royal duties and not undertake representative duties on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen .
• As agreed and set out in January , The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remaining known as His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex and Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex .
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will no longer actively use their HRH titles as they will no longer be working members of the family as of Spring 2020 .
• None As the grandson of Her Majesty and second son of The Prince of Wales , Prince Harry , The Duke of Sussex remains sixth in line to the throne of The British Monarchy and the Order of Precedence is unchanged .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Duchess will no longer be able to formally carry out ‘ official duties ’ for The Queen or represent The Commonwealth , but they will , however , be allowed to maintain their patronages ( including those that are classified as ‘ royal ’ patronages ) .
• It is agreed that The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will continue to require effective security to protect them and their son .
This is based on The Duke ’ s public profile by virtue of being born into The Royal Family , his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ independent profile , and the shared threat and risk level documented specifically over the last few years .
No further details can be shared as this is classified information for safety reasons .
• In relation to the military , The Duke of Sussex will retain the rank of Major , and honorary ranks of Lieutenant Commander , and Squadron Leader .
During this 12-month period of review , The Duke ’ s official military appointments will not be used as they are in the gift of the Sovereign .
No new appointments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the 12-month review of the new arrangements is completed .
• While per the agreement , The Duke will not perform any official duties associated with these roles , given his dedication to the military community and 10 years of service he will of course continue his unwavering support to the military community in a non-official capacity .
As founder of the Invictus Games , The Duke will proudly continue supporting the military community around the world through the Invictus Games Foundation and The Endeavour Fund .
• Based on the Duke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have a reduced role as members of The Royal Family , it was decided in January that their Institutional Office would have to be closed , given the primary funding mechanism for this official office at Buckingham Palace is from HRH The Prince of Wales .
The Duke and Duchess shared this news with their team personally in January once they knew of the decision , and have worked closely with their staff to ensure a smooth transition for each of them .
• Over the last month and a half , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved in this process , which has understandably been saddening for The Duke and Duchess and their loyal staff , given the closeness of Their Royal Highnesses and their dedicated team .
• As The Duke and Duchess will no longer be considered full-time working Members of The Royal Family , it was agreed that use of the word ‘ Royal ’ would need to be reviewed as it pertains to organisations associated with them in this new regard .
More details on this below .
• As shared in early January on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Sussex do not plan to start a ‘ foundation ’ , but rather intend to develop a new way to effect change and complement the efforts made by so many excellent foundations globally .
• The creation of this non-profit entity will be in addition to their cause driven work that they remain deeply committed to .
While The Duke and Duchess are focused on plans to establish a new non-profit organisation , given the specific UK government rules surrounding use of the word ‘ Royal ’ , it has been therefore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ utilise the name ‘ Sussex Royal ’ or any other iteration of ‘ Royal.
’ • For the above reason , the trademark applications that had been filed as protective measures and that reflected the same standard trademarking requests as done for The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge , have been removed .
• While there is not any jurisdiction by The Monarchy or Cabinet Office over the use of the word ‘ Royal ’ overseas , The Duke and Duchess of Sussex do not intend to use ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the word ‘ Royal ’ in any territory ( either within the UK or otherwise ) when the transition occurs Spring 2020 .
• As The Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue to develop their non-profit organisation and plan for their future , we hope that you use this site as the source for factual information .
In Spring 2020 , their digital channels will be refreshed as they introduce the next exciting phase to you . ''

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have released an extraordinary statement outlining their plans for the next 12 months as the date they step back from royal duties draws closer
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's underlying tensions with the palace have been laid bare in their latest bombshell statement.
It comes after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed they will stop using the word "royal" throughout their branding after they step back from royal duties next month.
In an extraordinary statement released on Friday, Prince Harry and Meghan hinted at the tense negotiations as they detailed the "revised role" they will be taking on in the next year.
They also appear to complain about not being allowed to seek outside employment while remaining working members of the family, as is the case for some other titled members of the firm.
The couple will no longer carry out royal duties as of March 31, although they will still receive police protection because of Harry's military service and Meghan's "independent profile".
Image: Getty) Getty)
They also said they no longer plan to launch their own foundation and have abandoned plans to trademark Sussex Royal, as per the Queen's request.
Reports in the US suggested Meghan had told pals there was 'nothing legally stopping them' from using Sussex Royal despite the Queen's ban.
The Queen called on her senior legal advisers to outline the case enshrined in UK law banning the use of the word “royal” for financial gain, prompting their latest bombshell statement.
It means they cannot use Sussex Royal on merchandising, despite having already spent thousands on doing just that on a range of goods from T-shirts to bandanas and literature. They will also have to choose a new name for their planned charitable foundation, which was due to use the label.
But in their new statement, the couple claim the Monarchy and Cabinet Office had "no jurisdiction over the use of the word 'royal' overseas".
However, the Sussexes said they no longer plan to trademark 'Sussex Royal'.
The statement, published on their official website sussexroyal.com, reads:
It is agreed that the commencement of the revised role of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will take effect Spring 2020 and undergo a 12 month review.
The Royal Family respect and understand the wish of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex to live a more independent life as a family, by removing the supposed ‘public interest’ justification for media intrusion into their lives. They remain a valued part of Her Majesty’s family.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will become privately funded members of The Royal Family with permission to earn their own income and the ability to pursue their own private charitable interests.
The preference of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex was to continue to represent and support Her Majesty The Queen albeit in a more limited capacity, while not drawing on the Sovereign Grant.
Image: Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
While there is precedent for other titled members of the Royal Family to seek employment outside of the institution, for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, a 12-month review period has been put in place.
Per the agreement The Duke and Duchess of Sussex understand that they are required to step back from Royal duties and not undertake representative duties on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen.
As agreed and set out in January, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will retain their HRH prefix, thereby formally remaining known as His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex and Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will no longer actively use their HRH titles as they will no longer be working members of the family as of Spring 2020.
As the grandson of Her Majesty and second son of The Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex remains sixth in line to the throne of The British Monarchy and the Order of Precedence is unchanged.
It was agreed that The Duke and Duchess will no longer be able to formally carry out ‘official duties’ for The Queen or represent The Commonwealth, but they will, however, be allowed to maintain their patronages (including those that are classified as ‘royal’ patronages).
It is agreed that The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will continue to require effective security to protect them and their son. This is based on The Duke’s public profile by virtue of being born into The Royal Family, his military service, the Duchess’ own independent profile, and the shared threat and risk level documented specifically over the last few years. No further details can be shared as this is classified information for safety reasons.
Image: Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
In relation to the military, The Duke of Sussex will retain the rank of Major, and honorary ranks of Lieutenant Commander, and Squadron Leader. During this 12-month period of review, The Duke’s official military appointments will not be used as they are in the gift of the Sovereign. No new appointments will be made to fill these roles before the 12-month review of the new arrangements is completed.
While per the agreement, The Duke will not perform any official duties associated with these roles, given his dedication to the military community and 10 years of service he will of course continue his unwavering support to the military community in a non-official capacity. As founder of the Invictus Games, The Duke will proudly continue supporting the military community around the world through the Invictus Games Foundation and The Endeavour Fund.
Based on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s desire to have a reduced role as members of The Royal Family, it was decided in January that their Institutional Office would have to be closed, given the primary funding mechanism for this official office at Buckingham Palace is from HRH The Prince of Wales. The Duke and Duchess shared this news with their team personally in January once they knew of the decision, and have worked closely with their staff to ensure a smooth transition for each of them.
Image: SussexRoyal) SussexRoyal)
Over the last month and a half, The Duke and Duchess have remained actively involved in this process, which has understandably been saddening for The Duke and Duchess and their loyal staff, given the closeness of Their Royal Highnesses and their dedicated team.
As The Duke and Duchess will no longer be considered full-time working Members of The Royal Family, it was agreed that use of the word ‘Royal’ would need to be reviewed as it pertains to organisations associated with them in this new regard. More details on this below.
As shared in early January on this website, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex do not plan to start a ‘foundation’, but rather intend to develop a new way to effect change and complement the efforts made by so many excellent foundations globally.
The creation of this non-profit entity will be in addition to their cause driven work that they remain deeply committed to. While The Duke and Duchess are focused on plans to establish a new non-profit organisation, given the specific UK government rules surrounding use of the word ‘Royal’, it has been therefore agreed that their non-profit organisation will not utilise the name ‘Sussex Royal’ or any other iteration of ‘Royal.’
For the above reason, the trademark applications that had been filed as protective measures and that reflected the same standard trademarking requests as done for The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, have been removed.
While there is not any jurisdiction by The Monarchy or Cabinet Office over the use of the word ‘Royal’ overseas, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex do not intend to use ‘Sussex Royal’ or any iteration of the word ‘Royal’ in any territory (either within the UK or otherwise) when the transition occurs Spring 2020.


thedailymirror--2020-02-22--Katy Perry knocked out by gas fumes filming American Idol in dramatic footage

Katy Perry was knocked out by powerful gas fumes after a leak caused havoc on set of American Idol .
The pop star is seen looking woozy as she warns first responders `` I 'm not feeling too good '' .
Seconds later , she crumples to the ground dramatically in her high heels , landing on her side .
Sunday 's episode of the show will show the shocking scenes as the judges notice a strong gas smell in the studio .
As the situation escalates , the entire studio with all the auditionees is evacuated as it floods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Perry , Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie talk outside of the building , where they comment that the smell is still incredibly strong .
Firefighters arrive , sirens blaring , and run into the venue .
At the start of the footage , Katy exclaims : `` Do you guys smell gas ?
It ’ s pretty intense . ''
Katy starts feeling a little woozy and says : `` I have a slight headache from it .
Oh it ’ s bad , it ’ s really bad . ''
Sirens are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services rush to the studio as crew and contestants are evacuated from the building .
Luke informs viewers as they assemble outside : `` This is not a joke , there really is a gas leak . ''
It is all too much for Katy though and she dramatically collapses to the floor after declaring : `` I ’ m not feeling good . ''
It has been some start to the 18th season of the singing competition , with 70-year-old Lionel Richie already giving possibly the most brutal put down of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take prisoners as he spoke his mind , telling hopeful Nick Merico straight about his chances .
The singing legend was not forgiving , telling Nick : `` I do n't like you . ''
He then continued : `` I ’ ve got to be honest with you , I don ’ t like you .
And for some weird reason , it ’ s not sitting well with me .
`` I don ’ t like your voice .
I ’ m being very honest .
I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t really think you ’ re going to make it in Hollywood.
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Katy Perry collapsed to the ground after dangerous levels of propane gas flooded into the American Idol studio and there was an emergency evacuation
Katy Perry knocked out by gas fumes filming American Idol in dramatic footage
Katy Perry was knocked out by powerful gas fumes after a leak caused havoc on set of American Idol.
The pop star is seen looking woozy as she warns first responders "I'm not feeling too good".
Seconds later, she crumples to the ground dramatically in her high heels, landing on her side.
Sunday's episode of the show will show the shocking scenes as the judges notice a strong gas smell in the studio.
As the situation escalates, the entire studio with all the auditionees is evacuated as it floods with dangerous propane gas.
Image: ABC) ABC)
Judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie talk outside of the building, where they comment that the smell is still incredibly strong.
Firefighters arrive, sirens blaring, and run into the venue.
At the start of the footage, Katy exclaims: "Do you guys smell gas? It’s pretty intense."
Image: ABC) ABC)
Country music star Luke, 43, tells the show's producers: "We’re getting heavy propane."
Katy starts feeling a little woozy and says: "I have a slight headache from it. Oh it’s bad, it’s really bad."
Sirens are then heard in the background as emergency services rush to the studio as crew and contestants are evacuated from the building.
Image: ABC) ABC)
Luke informs viewers as they assemble outside: "This is not a joke, there really is a gas leak."
It is all too much for Katy though and she dramatically collapses to the floor after declaring: "I’m not feeling good."
It has been some start to the 18th season of the singing competition, with 70-year-old Lionel Richie already giving possibly the most brutal put down of the series.
Image: ABC) ABC)
He was in no mood to take prisoners as he spoke his mind, telling hopeful Nick Merico straight about his chances.
The singing legend was not forgiving, telling Nick: "I don't like you."
He then continued: "I’ve got to be honest with you, I don’t like you. And for some weird reason, it’s not sitting well with me.
"I don’t like your voice. I’m being very honest. I don’t like your attitude. And I don’t really think you’re going to make it in Hollywood.”
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.