birminghammail--2020-01-26--Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash age 41 - what we know so far

Celebrities have paid tribute on social media to basketball star Kobe Bryant after he died in a helicopter crash on Sunday , aged 41 .
Lakers player Bryant died in the crash near Calabasas , California , along with four other passengers .
Bryant retired in 2016 as the third-leading scorer in NBA history , finishing two decades with the Lakers as a prolific scorer with a sublime all-around game and a relentless competitive ethic .
He held that spot in the league scoring ranks until Saturday night , when the Lakers ' LeBron James passed him for third place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's hometown .
One of NBA 's most popular players , who won five championships , Bryant and his family have received condolences from celebrities and fans alike .
Actress and television personality Whoopi Goldberg said Bryant was a `` hero '' to her family in a tribute on Twitter .
`` RIP Kobe , hero to many including my grandson , extraordinary athlete and always kind to me and my family .
My deepest condolences to his family , '' she said .
Actor Idris Elba wrote on Twitter : `` Kobe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A sad day . ''
Olympic Gymnast Simone Biles posted a photo of the US gymnastics team with Bryant , saying : `` Rest in peace Kobe '' .
US politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez paid tribute to Bryant and the other passengers of the helicopter .
She said on Twitter : `` Deeply shocked at the news of Kobe Bryant and four others lost today .
Sending all my thoughts to their families and loved ones in this devastating moment . ''
Singer Justin Bieber posted a photo of himself as a child with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It ca n't be .
You always encouraged me mamba .
Gave me me some of the best quotes that we smile about to this day !
Love you man ! ''
`` Continuing to move the game forward ( at ) King James , '' Bryant wrote in his last tweet .
`` Much respect my brother . ''

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Celebrities have paid tribute on social media to basketball star Kobe Bryant after he died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, aged 41.
Lakers player Bryant died in the crash near Calabasas, California, along with four other passengers.
Bryant retired in 2016 as the third-leading scorer in NBA history, finishing two decades with the Lakers as a prolific scorer with a sublime all-around game and a relentless competitive ethic.
He held that spot in the league scoring ranks until Saturday night, when the Lakers' LeBron James passed him for third place during a game in Philadelphia, Bryant's hometown.
One of NBA's most popular players, who won five championships, Bryant and his family have received condolences from celebrities and fans alike.
(Image: Getty Images)
Actress and television personality Whoopi Goldberg said Bryant was a "hero" to her family in a tribute on Twitter.
"RIP Kobe, hero to many including my grandson, extraordinary athlete and always kind to me and my family. My deepest condolences to his family," she said.
Actor Idris Elba wrote on Twitter: "Kobe is G. Will always be remembered. A sad day."
Olympic Gymnast Simone Biles posted a photo of the US gymnastics team with Bryant, saying: "Rest in peace Kobe".
US politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez paid tribute to Bryant and the other passengers of the helicopter.
She said on Twitter: "Deeply shocked at the news of Kobe Bryant and four others lost today. Sending all my thoughts to their families and loved ones in this devastating moment."
Singer Justin Bieber posted a photo of himself as a child with Bryant on Instagram.
He said: "It can't be. You always encouraged me mamba. Gave me me some of the best quotes that we smile about to this day! Love you man!"
"Continuing to move the game forward (at) King James," Bryant wrote in his last tweet. "Much respect my brother."


birminghammail--2020-01-26--'Without a doubt' - Celtic sent clear Aston Villa transfer message

Celtic would be wise to pursue a deal for Aston Villa striker Scott Hogan this month , according to Danny Mills .
Hogan is currently on loan at Stoke City but the move isn ’ t working out for the striker , who cost £12m from Brentford in 2017 .
He is struggling for game time with the Championship club and manager Michael O ’ Neill has admitted it would be best for the forward to move elsewhere .
Celtic are reportedly interested in the 27-year-old and former full-back turned pundit Mills thinks Hogan would be a success in Glasgow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good idea , Mills is quoted by Football Insider as saying : “ Without a doubt .
“ As a player you want to play at the highest possible level that you can , even if sometimes it may seem beyond you , you ’ ve got to take that opportunity because you don ’ t know when it ’ ll come around again .
“ And sometimes , you surprise people and you surprise yourself .
Just think about Sheffield United , did we think they ’ d do as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
No , I was certainly surprised .
“ And sometimes , it works at some clubs for you and others it doesn ’ t .
Lukaku amazing at West Brom , fabulous at Everton but it didn ’ t work at Manchester United for him .
“ Sometimes there ’ s no real great or particular reason , sometimes players just aren ’ t suited to a certain type of club.
” Hogan was considered one of the Championship ’ s most dangerous frontmen when joining Villa from Brentford in 2017 but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 61 outings for the club .
In the space of the last month or so , the Republic of Ireland international has played more football for Stoke 's under-23s than their first team .
It has been reported this weekend that he could leave the bet365Stadium on a 'sub-loan ' instead of being recalled by Villa then sent elsewhere .

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Celtic would be wise to pursue a deal for Aston Villa striker Scott Hogan this month, according to Danny Mills.
Hogan is currently on loan at Stoke City but the move isn’t working out for the striker, who cost £12m from Brentford in 2017.
He is struggling for game time with the Championship club and manager Michael O’Neill has admitted it would be best for the forward to move elsewhere.
Celtic are reportedly interested in the 27-year-old and former full-back turned pundit Mills thinks Hogan would be a success in Glasgow.
Asked whether a potential move is a good idea, Mills is quoted by Football Insider as saying: “Without a doubt.
“As a player you want to play at the highest possible level that you can, even if sometimes it may seem beyond you, you’ve got to take that opportunity because you don’t know when it’ll come around again.
“And sometimes, you surprise people and you surprise yourself. Just think about Sheffield United, did we think they’d do as well as they have in the Premier League? No, I was certainly surprised.
“And sometimes, it works at some clubs for you and others it doesn’t. Lukaku amazing at West Brom, fabulous at Everton but it didn’t work at Manchester United for him.
“Sometimes there’s no real great or particular reason, sometimes players just aren’t suited to a certain type of club.”
Hogan was considered one of the Championship’s most dangerous frontmen when joining Villa from Brentford in 2017 but he's scored just 10 goals in 61 outings for the club.
In the space of the last month or so, the Republic of Ireland international has played more football for Stoke's under-23s than their first team.
It has been reported this weekend that he could leave the bet365Stadium on a 'sub-loan' instead of being recalled by Villa then sent elsewhere.


birminghammail--2020-01-26--Dancing on Ice heartbreak as Radzi eliminated from competition after Caprice skate-off

Radzi Chinyanganya said Dancing On Ice had been `` a genuine joy '' as he was eliminated from the competition .
The presenter and his professional partner Jess Hatfield were handed their marching orders after a skate-off against Caprice and her new partner Oscar Peter during Sunday night 's show .
Both pairs had ended up in the bottom two after the public vote and judges John Barrowman , Ashley Banjo , Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean all chose to save Caprice .
Chinyanganya was a late addition to the ITV show , replacing Michael Barrymore after he broke his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the work she had put in to get him up to par .
`` I joined thinking , I 'll give it a go , '' he said .
`` But I 've left thinking , I genuinely love it . ''
`` It 's been a memory I will take with me forever , '' he added .
Caprice looked thrilled as the judges announced she was staying in the competition .
Sunday night marked her return to the show after she and her former partner Hamish Gaman `` parted ways @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were surprised to be told by host Holly Willoughby that Caprice would not be appearing that night , and it was later confirmed that she had split from Gaman .
The model reappeared this Sunday , admitting it had been `` a tough week '' .
In the video played before she skated , Caprice said : `` I 've been out of the game for a week and I feel like I have taken 10 steps back . ''

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Radzi Chinyanganya said Dancing On Ice had been "a genuine joy" as he was eliminated from the competition.
The presenter and his professional partner Jess Hatfield were handed their marching orders after a skate-off against Caprice and her new partner Oscar Peter during Sunday night's show.
Both pairs had ended up in the bottom two after the public vote and judges John Barrowman, Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean all chose to save Caprice.
Chinyanganya was a late addition to the ITV show, replacing Michael Barrymore after he broke his wrist, and he praised Hatfield for all the work she had put in to get him up to par.
"I joined thinking, I'll give it a go," he said. "But I've left thinking, I genuinely love it."
(Image: PA)
"It's been a memory I will take with me forever," he added.
Caprice looked thrilled as the judges announced she was staying in the competition.
Sunday night marked her return to the show after she and her former partner Hamish Gaman "parted ways".
Viewers tuning in last week were surprised to be told by host Holly Willoughby that Caprice would not be appearing that night, and it was later confirmed that she had split from Gaman.
The model reappeared this Sunday, admitting it had been "a tough week".
In the video played before she skated, Caprice said: "I've been out of the game for a week and I feel like I have taken 10 steps back."
Dancing On Ice continues on ITV.


birminghammail--2020-01-26--Caprice returns to Dancing on Ice amid Hamish controversy

Caprice has returned to Dancing On Ice with a new partner after she and Hamish Gaman `` parted ways '' .
Last week , surprised viewers were told by host Holly Willoughby that Caprice would not be appearing .
ITV later confirmed that the model had split from Gaman and that it was hoped she would be back the following week .
Caprice , 48 , did reappear during Sunday night 's instalment of the show , stepping out onto the ice with new partner Oscar Peter for a cheerleading-themed routine .
It earned her a mark of 25 out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jayne Torvill , Ashley Banjo and John Barrowman .
While she was praised for putting together a performance in such a short amount of time , Barrowman said he wanted to see more speed on the ice and Banjo said the pair needed to work on `` neatness '' .
In the video played before she skated , Caprice said : `` I 've been out of the game for a week and I feel like I have taken 10 steps back . ''
She said she felt she had `` a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the remaining contestants - including Maura Higgins , Perri Kiely , Kevin Kilbane and Libby Clegg - take to the ice in front of the judges .
Kiely and his partner Vanessa Bauer wowed the panel with a slick skate to the song Senorita and were awarded a series high of 33.5 out of 40 .
Fellow Diversity dancer Banjo said it was `` next level '' , while Dean said it was `` hot hot hot '' .
Radzi Chinyanganya and Jess Hatfield were disappointed with a score of 23 for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` The problem is my romance face looks like trapped wind ... so we did some work on that . ''
`` It 's actually been a real challenge , '' he said .
One contestant will be eliminated from the competition at the end of the episode .

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Caprice has returned to Dancing On Ice with a new partner after she and Hamish Gaman "parted ways".
Last week, surprised viewers were told by host Holly Willoughby that Caprice would not be appearing.
ITV later confirmed that the model had split from Gaman and that it was hoped she would be back the following week.
Caprice, 48, did reappear during Sunday night's instalment of the show, stepping out onto the ice with new partner Oscar Peter for a cheerleading-themed routine.
It earned her a mark of 25 out of 40 from judges Christopher Dean, Jayne Torvill, Ashley Banjo and John Barrowman.
While she was praised for putting together a performance in such a short amount of time, Barrowman said he wanted to see more speed on the ice and Banjo said the pair needed to work on "neatness".
In the video played before she skated, Caprice said: "I've been out of the game for a week and I feel like I have taken 10 steps back."
She said she felt she had "a lot to prove".
The show saw all the remaining contestants - including Maura Higgins, Perri Kiely, Kevin Kilbane and Libby Clegg - take to the ice in front of the judges.
Kiely and his partner Vanessa Bauer wowed the panel with a slick skate to the song Senorita and were awarded a series high of 33.5 out of 40.
Fellow Diversity dancer Banjo said it was "next level", while Dean said it was "hot hot hot".
Radzi Chinyanganya and Jess Hatfield were disappointed with a score of 23 for their romantic routine.
The presenter admitted: "The problem is my romance face looks like trapped wind... so we did some work on that."
"It's actually been a real challenge," he said.
One contestant will be eliminated from the competition at the end of the episode.


birminghammail--2020-01-26--Ozzy Osbourne steps out for first time since revealing Parkinson's diagnosis

Ozzy Osbourne stepped out on the red carpet at a pre-Grammy event days after revealing he had been diagnosed with Parkinson 's disease .
The Black Sabbath frontman and reality TV star , 71 , was joined by his wife Sharon and daughter Kelly at the star-studded pre-Grammy gala celebration hosted by Clive Davis at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on Saturday .
Ozzy , who walked with a stick , wore head-to-toe black as he and his family posed for pictures , with Kelly linking arms with him .
On Tuesday , the veteran rocker told US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discovered that he had the neurodegenerative disorder after a fall last year .
He told the programme : `` I did my last show New Year 's Eve at The Forum .
Then I had a bad fall .
`` I had to have surgery on my neck , which screwed all my nerves and I found out that I have a mild form . ''
His wife Sharon , who is also his manager , added : `` There 's so many different types of Parkinson 's , it 's not a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imagination , but it does affect certain nerves in your body .
`` And it 's like you have a good day , a good day , and then a really bad day . ''
Ozzy said he is on a `` host of medications , mainly for the surgery '' , adding : `` I got a numbness down this arm for the surgery , my legs keep going cold .
`` I do n't know if that 's the Parkinson 's or what , you know , but that 's the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they did the surgery .
I 'd never heard of nerve pain , and it 's a weird feeling . ''
Sharon said they are going to see a medical professional in Switzerland in April `` who deals with getting your immune system at its peak '' .
Kelly said she was scared that her father would never walk again after learning of his diagnosis .
Ozzy , who cancelled tour dates last year due to injuries he suffered while recuperating from pneumonia , said he had struggled to keep his diagnosis a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` To hide something inside for a while , it 's hard .
You never feel proper , you feel guilty .
`` I 'm no good with secrets .
I can not walk around with it any more because it 's like I 'm running out of excuses , you know ? ''
The Osbournes attended the pre-Grammy celebration alongside Beyonce , Jay Z , Janet Jackson , Lana Del Rey , Nicole Scherzinger , Jessie J , Channing Tatum , Cynthia Erivo and Cardi B .

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Ozzy Osbourne stepped out on the red carpet at a pre-Grammy event days after revealing he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
The Black Sabbath frontman and reality TV star, 71, was joined by his wife Sharon and daughter Kelly at the star-studded pre-Grammy gala celebration hosted by Clive Davis at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Ozzy, who walked with a stick, wore head-to-toe black as he and his family posed for pictures, with Kelly linking arms with him.
On Tuesday, the veteran rocker told US morning show Good Morning America it was discovered that he had the neurodegenerative disorder after a fall last year.
(Image: Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP)
He told the programme: "I did my last show New Year's Eve at The Forum. Then I had a bad fall.
"I had to have surgery on my neck, which screwed all my nerves and I found out that I have a mild form."
(Image: Getty Images for The Recording A)
His wife Sharon, who is also his manager, added: "There's so many different types of Parkinson's, it's not a death sentence by any stretch of the imagination, but it does affect certain nerves in your body.
"And it's like you have a good day, a good day, and then a really bad day."
Ozzy said he is on a "host of medications, mainly for the surgery", adding: "I got a numbness down this arm for the surgery, my legs keep going cold.
"I don't know if that's the Parkinson's or what, you know, but that's the problem. Because they cut nerves when they did the surgery. I'd never heard of nerve pain, and it's a weird feeling."
(Image: Getty Images for The Recording A)
Sharon said they are going to see a medical professional in Switzerland in April "who deals with getting your immune system at its peak".
Kelly said she was scared that her father would never walk again after learning of his diagnosis.
(Image: Getty Images for The Recording A)
Ozzy, who cancelled tour dates last year due to injuries he suffered while recuperating from pneumonia, said he had struggled to keep his diagnosis a secret from fans.
He said: "To hide something inside for a while, it's hard. You never feel proper, you feel guilty.
"I'm no good with secrets. I cannot walk around with it any more because it's like I'm running out of excuses, you know?"
(Image: Getty Images for The Recording A)
The Osbournes attended the pre-Grammy celebration alongside Beyonce, Jay Z, Janet Jackson, Lana Del Rey, Nicole Scherzinger, Jessie J, Channing Tatum, Cynthia Erivo and Cardi B.


birminghammail--2020-01-26--Olivia Newton-John's incredible seven word update over cancer battle

Olivia Newton-John has said she is `` getting stronger and better all the time '' as she fights cancer for the third time .
The Grease star , 71 , was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992 and overcame it again years later .
Then in September 2018 she revealed she had been diagnosed with the disease for a third time .
However , the singer and actress told Daily Mail Australia she does not see her third diagnosis as `` a battle '' , adding : `` I am winning over it and living with it well .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot to be honest .
Denial is a wonderful thing .
`` I am getting stronger and better all the time . ''
`` I have an amazing life and I intend to keep going with it , '' said the star , who was speaking at the G'Day USA gala event in Los Angeles .
She added that she was determined to see an end to cancer in her lifetime .
Newton-John - best known for playing high school student Sandy Olsson in Grease - has previously revealed she uses cannabis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cut sugar from her diet .
In 2008 , the actress built the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in Melbourne , Australia .

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Olivia Newton-John has said she is "getting stronger and better all the time" as she fights cancer for the third time.
The Grease star, 71, was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992 and overcame it again years later. Then in September 2018 she revealed she had been diagnosed with the disease for a third time.
However, the singer and actress told Daily Mail Australia she does not see her third diagnosis as "a battle", adding: "I am winning over it and living with it well.
"I don't think about it a lot to be honest. Denial is a wonderful thing.
(Image: Getty)
"I am getting stronger and better all the time."
"I have an amazing life and I intend to keep going with it," said the star, who was speaking at the G'Day USA gala event in Los Angeles.
She added that she was determined to see an end to cancer in her lifetime.
Newton-John - best known for playing high school student Sandy Olsson in Grease - has previously revealed she uses cannabis oil to help alleviate pain and also cut sugar from her diet.
In 2008, the actress built the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in Melbourne, Australia.


birminghammail--2020-01-26--Laura Whitmore under fire over flying back and forth from Love Island to host BBC Radio 5 Live

Laura Whitmore has hit back at claims she is contributing to the climate crisis by jetting back and forth to Cape Town for Love Island .
The TV presenter is in South Africa for some episodes of the ITV2 show , but hosts the series spin-off AfterSun from the UK .
She also hosts a Sunday morning BBC Radio 5 Live show .
After a fan questioned why she did not broadcast from Cape Town , Whitmore said she only travelled to South Africa for certain parts of Love Island and said she was also an advocate of offsetting your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the message this weekend , asking why Whitmore was `` flying from South Africa every weekend to do her Sunday morning radio show then back to SA to present Love Island '' .
Adding the hashtag `` # ClimateCrisis '' , the person added : `` Surely there are studios she could broadcast from in SA ? ''
However , Whitmore replied : `` Hi Jane , love island aftersun is filmed in London - as all the guests are based in the UK .
`` I 'm only in cape town for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' `` And I 'm an advocate of offsetting carbon footprint you 'll notice on my Twitter , '' she added .
Just days before , Whitmore tweeted about offsetting your carbon footprint .
She wrote : `` There 's some amazing projects out there that you can use to offset your carbon footprint .
`` I use https : //co2nsensus.com as you can choose a wide range of projects to support .
This time I chose Forest Plantations in Uruguay and they give you a certificate !

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Laura Whitmore has hit back at claims she is contributing to the climate crisis by jetting back and forth to Cape Town for Love Island.
The TV presenter is in South Africa for some episodes of the ITV2 show, but hosts the series spin-off AfterSun from the UK. She also hosts a Sunday morning BBC Radio 5 Live show.
After a fan questioned why she did not broadcast from Cape Town, Whitmore said she only travelled to South Africa for certain parts of Love Island and said she was also an advocate of offsetting your carbon footprint.
The Twitter user posted the message this weekend, asking why Whitmore was "flying from South Africa every weekend to do her Sunday morning radio show then back to SA to present Love Island".
(Image: ITV)
Adding the hashtag "#ClimateCrisis", the person added: "Surely there are studios she could broadcast from in SA?"
However, Whitmore replied: "Hi Jane, love island aftersun is filmed in London - as all the guests are based in the UK.
"I'm only in cape town for the finale, public voting etc."
"And I'm an advocate of offsetting carbon footprint you'll notice on my Twitter," she added.
"Thanks x."
Just days before, Whitmore tweeted about offsetting your carbon footprint.
She wrote: "There's some amazing projects out there that you can use to offset your carbon footprint.
"I use https://co2nsensus.com as you can choose a wide range of projects to support. This time I chose Forest Plantations in Uruguay and they give you a certificate!
"Check them out!"


birminghammail--2020-01-26--Bill Nighy reveals real reason he never watches himself on screen

Bill Nighy has revealed he rarely watches himself on screen because it takes him a long time to `` recover @ @ @ @ @ , 70 , said he tends to find fault with himself when he views his @ @ @ @ @ .
He told The Guardian : `` The trouble is that confidence is a movable @ @ @ @ @ famous for it .
`` And , therefore , it takes me quite a long @ @ @ @ @ see myself on screen .
`` Because all my fears about my inadequacies are confirmed @ @ @ @ @ '' Nighy , whose films include Love Actually and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel , @ @ @ @ @ an answer and that it is to `` get over yourself '' .
`` But @ @ @ @ @ he said .
`` I suppose it 's a form of dysmorphia .
I mean @ @ @ @ @ a form of dysmorphia . ''
Nighy 's latest role is in comedy drama film @ @ @ @ @ on Jane Austen 's 1815 novel of the same name .

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Bill Nighy has revealed he rarely watches himself on screen because it takes him a long time to "recover".
The British actor, 70, said he tends to find fault with himself when he views his own television programmes and films.
He told The Guardian: "The trouble is that confidence is a movable feast and I'm not famous for it.
"And, therefore, it takes me quite a long time to recover if I see myself on screen.
"Because all my fears about my inadequacies are confirmed when I watch myself."
Nighy, whose films include Love Actually and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, said he knows there is an answer and that it is to "get over yourself".
"But that's hard," he said.
"I suppose it's a form of dysmorphia. I mean, I hope it's a form of dysmorphia."
Nighy's latest role is in comedy drama film Emma, which is based on Jane Austen's 1815 novel of the same name.


birminghammail--2020-01-26--Love Island rocked by dumping with couple sensationally axed from villa

Love Island is about to be rocked by another dumping , with two contestants set for the chop .
The show 's host Laura Whitmore drops the bombshell in Sunday night 's instalment of the ITV2 reality show .
She arrives at the villa unannounced and gathers the contestants around the fire pit , before telling them : `` Islanders , I guess you 're all wondering why I 'm here ...
I 've got some very important news for you all .
`` The public have been voting for their favourite couple .
`` The couple with the fewest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lets Luke Mabbott and Luke Trotman know that as new arrivals , they and the girls they are coupled up with - Jess Gale and Rebecca Gormley - are safe and were not involved in the public vote .
Elsewhere , Rebecca and Siannise Fudge clash over Luke T , following the latest recoupling .
Having wanted to couple up with Luke T herself , Siannise pulled Rebecca for a chat .
She told her : `` If that was me , I would have made my intentions clear and then no one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a very girls ' girl , so that was a bit of a shock to me .
`` [ It 's happened ] twice now .
Connagh ( Howard ) , obviously I was trying to get to know him .
I felt you two had a better connection , so I left that alone and let you get on with it .
`` And now obviously Luke T 's come in and I felt like I had a connection with him and it 's happened again ...
I would have preferred it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Rebecca replies : `` I know you 're saying girl code , I did n't go out of my way to hurt anyone .
`` You were n't coupled up with him and I took him off you , you just had a date with him . ''

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Love Island is about to be rocked by another dumping, with two contestants set for the chop.
The show's host Laura Whitmore drops the bombshell in Sunday night's instalment of the ITV2 reality show.
She arrives at the villa unannounced and gathers the contestants around the fire pit, before telling them: "Islanders, I guess you're all wondering why I'm here... I've got some very important news for you all.
"The public have been voting for their favourite couple.
"The couple with the fewest votes risk being dumped."
(Image: ITV)
Whitmore lets Luke Mabbott and Luke Trotman know that as new arrivals, they and the girls they are coupled up with - Jess Gale and Rebecca Gormley - are safe and were not involved in the public vote.
Elsewhere, Rebecca and Siannise Fudge clash over Luke T, following the latest recoupling.
Having wanted to couple up with Luke T herself, Siannise pulled Rebecca for a chat.
(Image: ITV2)
She told her: "If that was me, I would have made my intentions clear and then no one would have got upset. I'm a very girls' girl, so that was a bit of a shock to me.
"[It's happened] twice now. Connagh (Howard), obviously I was trying to get to know him. I felt you two had a better connection, so I left that alone and let you get on with it.
"And now obviously Luke T's come in and I felt like I had a connection with him and it's happened again... I would have preferred it if you'd been a bit upfront."
Rebecca replies: "I know you're saying girl code, I didn't go out of my way to hurt anyone.
"You weren't coupled up with him and I took him off you, you just had a date with him."
Love Island airs tonight at 9pm on ITV2.


birminghammail--2020-01-26--Oti Mabuse speaks out over getting 28GG breast reduction surgery

Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse has said she considered having reduction surgery because of the impact of her 28GG breasts .
Mabuse , who has previously talked about how she was upset by her figure when she joined the show when comparing herself to the other dancers , said that she ultimately decided against going under the knife because she `` does n't like pain '' and did not want to take six weeks off work to recover .
The professional dancer told Fabulous magazine : `` I did look completely different in terms of my chest , my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I did once think about a reduction because big boobs or even wearing the wrong bra would cause me back ache , neck strains and lower back problems . ''
While she chose not to have the surgery herself , Mabuse said that she supports those who do decide to change their appearance .
`` If you do it and it makes you feel good , there 's nothing wrong , '' she said .
`` I 've spoken to a lot of women who have had breast augmentations and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all should have that right and be entitled to do things that make us feel good . ''
Mabuse , 29 , last year admitted that she was in tears at her first fitting for Strictly , because she felt `` massive '' compared with everybody else .
Ahead of an appearance on ITV 's Lorraine to host a segment about body confidence , Mabuse said : `` Strictly opened a lot of doors to me .
I remember fitting my first bra and I was crying .
`` I was like 'This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ massive compared to the other girls ' . ''
However , she added : `` Nobody picked on me for it and no-one discriminated against me for it and nobody said anything in a negative way and I think that helped me and my self-esteem and my nerves about being out in a bra with sequins on . ''
Mabuse , who also stars in BBC One 's The Greatest Dancer , told the magazine how she dealt with speculation over her relationship with her most recent Strictly partner Kelvin Fletcher .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We 're acting and we 're doing it through dance and if people want to assume what they want to assume , then that 's on them .
`` The way we think of it as dancers is that it 's technically two bodies that are trying to move as one .
That 's how I work and that 's how I choreograph , and my celebs understand it .
This is the job .
We want to win ! ''
Mabuse and Fletcher won Strictly in December , lifting the Glitterball @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actress Emma Barton and children 's TV presenter Karim Zeroual .

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Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse has said she considered having reduction surgery because of the impact of her 28GG breasts.
Mabuse, who has previously talked about how she was upset by her figure when she joined the show when comparing herself to the other dancers, said that she ultimately decided against going under the knife because she "doesn't like pain" and did not want to take six weeks off work to recover.
The professional dancer told Fabulous magazine: "I did look completely different in terms of my chest, my stomach, my bum and my hips.
"I did once think about a reduction because big boobs or even wearing the wrong bra would cause me back ache, neck strains and lower back problems."
While she chose not to have the surgery herself, Mabuse said that she supports those who do decide to change their appearance.
"If you do it and it makes you feel good, there's nothing wrong," she said.
(Image: Guy Levy/BBC)
"I've spoken to a lot of women who have had breast augmentations and it makes them genuinely feel good. We all should have that right and be entitled to do things that make us feel good."
Mabuse, 29, last year admitted that she was in tears at her first fitting for Strictly, because she felt "massive" compared with everybody else.
Ahead of an appearance on ITV's Lorraine to host a segment about body confidence, Mabuse said: "Strictly opened a lot of doors to me. I remember fitting my first bra and I was crying.
(Image: PA)
"I was like 'This looks so bad and I look so massive compared to the other girls'."
However, she added: "Nobody picked on me for it and no-one discriminated against me for it and nobody said anything in a negative way and I think that helped me and my self-esteem and my nerves about being out in a bra with sequins on."
Mabuse, who also stars in BBC One's The Greatest Dancer, told the magazine how she dealt with speculation over her relationship with her most recent Strictly partner Kelvin Fletcher.
She said: "There's nothing there. We're acting and we're doing it through dance and if people want to assume what they want to assume, then that's on them.
"The way we think of it as dancers is that it's technically two bodies that are trying to move as one. That's how I work and that's how I choreograph, and my celebs understand it. This is the job. We want to win!"
Mabuse and Fletcher won Strictly in December, lifting the Glitterball Trophy after fending off competition from EastEnders actress Emma Barton and children's TV presenter Karim Zeroual.


birminghammail--2020-01-26--James Norton speaks out over becoming next James Bond as BBC's Trial of Christine Keeler ends

James Norton has said that it is `` bizarre and quite flattering '' to be linked to the role of James Bond .
The actor is among the bookies ' favourites to take over the part of 007 from Daniel Craig , although the former Grantchester star said that any talk of him landing the part is `` pure speculation '' .
Norton told The Sunday Times ' Culture magazine : `` It 's crazy .
It 's not real .
It 's speculative .
`` There is no truth behind it .
Unless journalists know something more than I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite flattering to be even considered in that world , but beyond that ?
Pure speculation . ''
Asked how the public might react to his being cast in the role , the 34-year-old McMafia actor said : `` It 's really hard , as whatever I say can become a story .
`` I do n't know how to answer . ''
He added : `` I love the franchise and hope Barbara Broccoli ( the Bond producer ) continues to make it relevant .
Going into the heart of Bond 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is already progress .
`` But there is more to be made , so future casting in all roles is going to be important .
I do n't know how you do that , because I 'm not Barbara Broccoli . ''
Earlier in January , it was reported that bookmaker Ladbrokes had suspended betting on Norton becoming the next Bond because he was the odds-on favourite .
He is one of the most popular choices to succeed Craig , with actors including Tom Hiddleston , Sam Heughan , Richard Madden , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elba also in the mix .
There has been speculation that the next Bond could be a black actor , or a woman .
Craig is bowing out as 007 in No Time To Die , his fifth and final film in the franchise .
Norton is currently appearing in BBC One drama The Trial of Christine Keeler about the Profumo affair , and he is on the big screen in the new film adaptation of Little Women .

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James Norton has said that it is "bizarre and quite flattering" to be linked to the role of James Bond.
The actor is among the bookies' favourites to take over the part of 007 from Daniel Craig, although the former Grantchester star said that any talk of him landing the part is "pure speculation".
Norton told The Sunday Times' Culture magazine: "It's crazy. It's not real. It's speculative.
"There is no truth behind it. Unless journalists know something more than I do.
"It's bizarre and quite flattering to be even considered in that world, but beyond that? Pure speculation."
Asked how the public might react to his being cast in the role, the 34-year-old McMafia actor said: "It's really hard, as whatever I say can become a story.
"I don't know how to answer."
He added: "I love the franchise and hope Barbara Broccoli (the Bond producer) continues to make it relevant. Going into the heart of Bond's private world, as opposed to one-liners, is already progress.
"But there is more to be made, so future casting in all roles is going to be important. I don't know how you do that, because I'm not Barbara Broccoli."
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Earlier in January, it was reported that bookmaker Ladbrokes had suspended betting on Norton becoming the next Bond because he was the odds-on favourite.
He is one of the most popular choices to succeed Craig, with actors including Tom Hiddleston, Sam Heughan, Richard Madden, Henry Cavill, Henry Golding and Idris Elba also in the mix.
There has been speculation that the next Bond could be a black actor, or a woman.
Craig is bowing out as 007 in No Time To Die, his fifth and final film in the franchise.
Norton is currently appearing in BBC One drama The Trial of Christine Keeler about the Profumo affair, and he is on the big screen in the new film adaptation of Little Women.


birminghammail--2020-01-26--'Gut feeling is HS2 should go ahead' says Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay

A Cabinet minister has said it is his gut feeling that HS2 should go ahead as he described the rail project as a `` key part '' of the Government 's `` levelling up '' agenda .
Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay 's comments come as ministers mull over whether or not to go ahead with the high-speed line , with a decision expected in the coming weeks .
Whitehall 's spending watchdog said last week that HS2 is over budget and behind schedule because its complexity and risks were under-estimated .
The National Audit Office ( NAO ) warned that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certainty what the final cost could be '' .
However Mr Barclay told BBC One 's The Andrew Marr Show that the project was key to the Government 's plans to raise the economic performance of all parts of the country .
`` We have a strong commitment to levelling up all parts of the United Kingdom .
High-speed two is a key part of that - not just from speed but more from a capacity point of view in the line .
`` And that is a very clear commitment we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his gut feeling was that the project should go ahead , he replied : `` Yes . ''
A Government-commissioned review led by former HS2 Ltd chairman Doug Oakervee leaked earlier last week stated that the project 's bill could reach £106 billion .
Phase One between London and Birmingham was due to open in 2026 , but full services are now forecast to start between 2031 and 2036 .
The NAO noted that the Department for Transport ( DfT ) set the available funding for the first phase in 2013 , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ design for the project .
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said the Government will make a decision on whether to go ahead with the project in `` weeks rather than months '' .
Some £8 billion has already been spent on HS2 .
Political leaders in northern England and business groups claim HS2 is vital to boosting transport links across the region and providing increased capacity on the overcrowded rail network .
Construction firms warn that scrapping it would cause major damage to the industry .
But opponents claim HS2 is too expensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elsewhere , while several environmental groups say it would cause huge damage to natural habitats and ancient woodland .

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A Cabinet minister has said it is his gut feeling that HS2 should go ahead as he described the rail project as a "key part" of the Government's "levelling up" agenda.
Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay's comments come as ministers mull over whether or not to go ahead with the high-speed line, with a decision expected in the coming weeks.
Whitehall's spending watchdog said last week that HS2 is over budget and behind schedule because its complexity and risks were under-estimated.
The National Audit Office (NAO) warned that it is impossible to "estimate with certainty what the final cost could be".
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However Mr Barclay told BBC One's The Andrew Marr Show that the project was key to the Government's plans to raise the economic performance of all parts of the country.
"We have a strong commitment to levelling up all parts of the United Kingdom. High-speed two is a key part of that - not just from speed but more from a capacity point of view in the line.
"And that is a very clear commitment we have given the North."
Asked whether his gut feeling was that the project should go ahead, he replied: "Yes."
A Government-commissioned review led by former HS2 Ltd chairman Doug Oakervee leaked earlier last week stated that the project's bill could reach £106 billion.
HS2 was allocated £56 billion in 2015.
Phase One between London and Birmingham was due to open in 2026, but full services are now forecast to start between 2031 and 2036.
The NAO noted that the Department for Transport (DfT) set the available funding for the first phase in 2013, when there was only a "basic" design for the project.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said the Government will make a decision on whether to go ahead with the project in "weeks rather than months".
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Some £8 billion has already been spent on HS2.
Political leaders in northern England and business groups claim HS2 is vital to boosting transport links across the region and providing increased capacity on the overcrowded rail network.
Construction firms warn that scrapping it would cause major damage to the industry.
But opponents claim HS2 is too expensive and the money would be better spent elsewhere, while several environmental groups say it would cause huge damage to natural habitats and ancient woodland.


birminghammail--2020-01-26--Sunday Brunch host Simon Rimmer to undergo surgery for vocal cord cyst

Sunday Brunch host Simon Rimmer has revealed he will undergo surgery to remove a cyst on his vocal cords .
The TV presenter and chef said that his increasingly croaky voice will hopefully be fixed when he has an operation next month .
On Sunday 's episode of the morning show , co-host Tim Lovejoy asked for a voice update .
Rimmer , 56 , said : `` I 've now discovered I 've got a little cyst on my vocal cords which is why I sound like this .
`` So I 'm having an operation on February 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and writer Helen Monks , a guest on the show , said : `` Oh no , I really like it !
Can you not keep it in ? ''
Rimmer joked : `` My premium line number is doing well Helen , I must say . ''
He also quipped that he might be one of the secret celebrities in ITV singing show The Masked Singer .
`` Obviously I 'm still in , Hedgehog is still in , so I 'm still in The Masked Singer , I 've not been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Come Dancing contestant said .
Sunday Brunch viewers had picked up on Rimmer 's voice in recent weeks , with one writing on Twitter : `` So we are listening to Simon Rimmer croak through the programme again ?
£maybetakeadayoff £SundayBrunch . ''
Another said : `` What has happened to Simon Rimmer 's voice .
I keep clearing my throat watching him . ''
Another said they were glad he was finally getting it sorted , writing : `` @ SundayBrunchC4 it 's part of my weekend routine now to wake up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about £Simonrimmer 's voice .
Good luck on 3/2 . ''
One viewer could not believe that he was still hosting the weekly programme .
`` How has Simon Rimmer still got a croaky voice !
Been like that for 6 weeks !
Get off the TV and get it sorted ! ''
they said .

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Sunday Brunch host Simon Rimmer has revealed he will undergo surgery to remove a cyst on his vocal cords.
The TV presenter and chef said that his increasingly croaky voice will hopefully be fixed when he has an operation next month.
On Sunday's episode of the morning show, co-host Tim Lovejoy asked for a voice update.
Rimmer, 56, said: "I've now discovered I've got a little cyst on my vocal cords which is why I sound like this.
"So I'm having an operation on February 3, all being well."
Actress and writer Helen Monks, a guest on the show, said: "Oh no, I really like it! Can you not keep it in?"
Rimmer joked: "My premium line number is doing well Helen, I must say."
He also quipped that he might be one of the secret celebrities in ITV singing show The Masked Singer.
"Obviously I'm still in, Hedgehog is still in, so I'm still in The Masked Singer, I've not been unveiled yet," the former Strictly Come Dancing contestant said.
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Sunday Brunch viewers had picked up on Rimmer's voice in recent weeks, with one writing on Twitter: "So we are listening to Simon Rimmer croak through the programme again?£maybetakeadayoff £SundayBrunch."
Another said: "What has happened to Simon Rimmer's voice. I keep clearing my throat watching him."
Another said they were glad he was finally getting it sorted, writing: "@SundayBrunchC4 it's part of my weekend routine now to wake up on January Sundays and be mildly concerned about £Simonrimmer's voice. Good luck on 3/2."
One viewer could not believe that he was still hosting the weekly programme.
"How has Simon Rimmer still got a croaky voice! Been like that for 6 weeks! Get off the TV and get it sorted!" they said.


birminghammail--2020-01-26--'Hold a meeting' - Pundit makes bizarre Aston Villa claim

Tyrone Mings may have to hold a meeting with his Aston Villa team-mates after a worrying interview he gave , according to Kevin Phillips .
Villa recorded a morale-boosting victory over Watford midweek , having taken a point from their trip to Brighton and Hove Albion last weekend .
After the clash on the south coast , Mings admitted : “ We can ’ t have a first-half where we are so passive .
We have to go and impose ourselves on teams.
” Phillips says it was worrying to hear a senior Villa player publicly admit the performance was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ striker turned pundit even went as far as to suggest talks among the squad may be required .
He told Football Insider : “ He ’ s ( Mings is ) in and around the dressing room , if he feels that then that might be one for him to hold a meeting with the players and say : ‘ This is not acceptable , we need to do something about it.
’ “ If you ’ re passive in the Premier League against the quality , you will get turned over.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Watford when Ezri Konsa 's shot deflected off the England centre-back and into the back of the net .
Villa are back in Premier League action with a trip to Bournemouth on Saturday having taken on Leicester City in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday .

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Tyrone Mings may have to hold a meeting with his Aston Villa team-mates after a worrying interview he gave, according to Kevin Phillips.
Villa recorded a morale-boosting victory over Watford midweek, having taken a point from their trip to Brighton and Hove Albion last weekend.
After the clash on the south coast, Mings admitted: “We can’t have a first-half where we are so passive. We have to go and impose ourselves on teams.”
Phillips says it was worrying to hear a senior Villa player publicly admit the performance was ‘passive’ - and the former striker turned pundit even went as far as to suggest talks among the squad may be required.
He told Football Insider:“He’s (Mings is) in and around the dressing room, if he feels that then that might be one for him to hold a meeting with the players and say: ‘This is not acceptable, we need to do something about it.’
“If you’re passive in the Premier League against the quality, you will get turned over.”
Mings went on to score the winner against Watford when Ezri Konsa's shot deflected off the England centre-back and into the back of the net.
Villa are back in Premier League action with a trip to Bournemouth on Saturday having taken on Leicester City in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday.


birminghammail--2020-01-26--Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash alongside four others

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant has tragically been killed in a helicopter crash alongside four others .
The basketball star was @ @ @ @ @ according to reports .
It is claimed the NBA legend was travelling in his private @ @ @ @ @ Calabasas on Sunday morning .
Bryant enjoyed a glittering 20-year career with the Los Angeles @ @ @ @ @ The helicopter is said to have been on fire after plunging to the ground .
@ @ @ @ @ but nothing could be done to save those on board .
Emergency services were called @ @ @ @ @ morning ( January 26 ) .
Five people have been confirmed dead as a result @ @ @ @ @ was traveling with four other people in his private helicopter when it crashed , killing @ @ @ @ @ is survived by his wife Vanessa and their four daughters - Gianna , Natalia and @ @ @ @ @ The cause of the crash is now under investigation .

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Basketball legend Kobe Bryant has tragically been killed in a helicopter crash alongside four others.
The basketball star was tragically killed in California, according to reports.
It is claimed the NBA legend was travelling in his private helicopter when it crashed in Calabasas on Sunday morning.
Bryant enjoyed a glittering 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers during his prime.
The helicopter is said to have been on fire after plunging to the ground.
Paramedics swooped on the scene but nothing could be done to save those on board.
Emergency services were called to the wreckage on Sunday morning (January 26).
Five people have been confirmed dead as a result of the crash.
Bryant was traveling with four other people in his private helicopter when it crashed, killing everyone on board.
Bryant is survived by his wife Vanessa and their four daughters - Gianna, Natalia and Bianca and newborn Capri.
The cause of the crash is now under investigation.


birminghammail--2020-01-26--NatWest issues apology to customers after money 'disappears' from accounts

NatWest has apologised to customers following complaints of their money `` disappearing '' in transfers over their mobile banking app @ @ @ @ @ was due to an error causing a half-hour delay in mobile transfers , and urged @ @ @ @ @ payments they have already made .
This comes two months after a glitch on the @ @ @ @ @ than eight hours during the Black Friday sales period .
A spokesperson from NatWest said @ @ @ @ @ that some NatWest customers experienced a short delay in funds leaving or reaching their accounts @ @ @ @ @ issue has now been resolved and we apologise for any inconvenience caused . ''

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NatWest has apologised to customers following complaints of their money "disappearing" in transfers over their mobile banking app.
The bank said this was due to an error causing a half-hour delay in mobile transfers, and urged customers not to re-send any payments they have already made.
This comes two months after a glitch on the app caused delays for more than eight hours during the Black Friday sales period.
A spokesperson from NatWest said: "We are aware that some NatWest customers experienced a short delay in funds leaving or reaching their accounts this afternoon.
"This issue has now been resolved and we apologise for any inconvenience caused."


birminghammail--2020-01-26--Jonathan Ross in shocking Masked Singer gaffe after guessing dead celebrity

Viewers of The Masked Singer were left confused after Jonathan Ross suggested that a singer who has died could be one of the celebrities taking part in the show .
Following the performance of the celebrity dressed as Daisy , Ross guessed that the singer and daughter of jazz musician Nat King Cole , Natalie Cole , could be the performer .
Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter Natalie Cole died at the age of 65 in 2015 due to congestive heart failure .
Daisy performed the song Unforgettable , which was released by both father and daughter .
Fans of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' error , which had also been shared by the programme 's official Twitter account in a now-deleted tweet .
`` Jonathan Ross is bringing Natalie Cole back from the dead , '' one viewer wrote on Twitter .
Another said : `` Why did Jonathan Ross say that Daisy could be Natalie Cole ?
She died in 2015 ffs £MaskedSinger . ''
`` A sneaking suspicion that 'Daisy ' is not Natalie Cole .
Mainly because she died in 2015 , '' another said , while one viewer remarked that The Masked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' because of the blunder .
Following the error , ITV issued an apology .
A spokeswoman said in a statement : `` This was a genuine mistake by the panel .
We apologise if this caused any upset to viewers . ''
The Masked Singer sees stars singing while in disguise in a bid to be crowned the champion .
Daisy was unmasked at the end of the show , and was revealed to be US R & B star Kelis .
The Masked Singer continues on ITV at 7pm on Saturday @

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Viewers of The Masked Singer were left confused after Jonathan Ross suggested that a singer who has died could be one of the celebrities taking part in the show.
Following the performance of the celebrity dressed as Daisy, Ross guessed that the singer and daughter of jazz musician Nat King Cole, Natalie Cole, could be the performer.
Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter Natalie Cole died at the age of 65 in 2015 due to congestive heart failure.
Daisy performed the song Unforgettable, which was released by both father and daughter.
Fans of the show were quick to point out Ross' error, which had also been shared by the programme's official Twitter account in a now-deleted tweet.
"Jonathan Ross is bringing Natalie Cole back from the dead," one viewer wrote on Twitter.
Another said: "Why did Jonathan Ross say that Daisy could be Natalie Cole? She died in 2015 ffs #MaskedSinger."
"A sneaking suspicion that 'Daisy' is not Natalie Cole. Mainly because she died in 2015," another said, while one viewer remarked that The Masked Singer is "officially my favourite show" because of the blunder.
Following the error, ITV issued an apology.
A spokeswoman said in a statement: "This was a genuine mistake by the panel. We apologise if this caused any upset to viewers."
The Masked Singer sees stars singing while in disguise in a bid to be crowned the champion.
Daisy was unmasked at the end of the show, and was revealed to be US R&B star Kelis.
The Masked Singer continues on ITV at 7pm on Saturday.


birminghammail--2020-01-26--West Brom transfer news live: Harold Moukoudi excitement, Bilic's message, Jarrod Bowen latest

Welcome to Sunday 's West Brom transfer live blog , brought to you by BirminghamLive .
With the transfer deadline @ @ @ @ @ a look at all the latest news and rumours surrounding Albion .
From morning until @ @ @ @ @ with all the breaking news , gossip , analysis and opinion .
With Slaven Bilic @ @ @ @ @ for the rest of the campaign , it promises to be a busy period of @ @ @ @ @ .
Aside from the rumours , West Brom booked their spot in the fifth round @ @ @ @ @ by beating Premier League West Ham United 1-0 at the London Stadium .
We will @ @ @ @ @ fallout from that one , with the views of both camps .
Follow all the @ @ @

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Welcome to our LIVE coverage of West Bromwich Albion, brought to you by Birmingham Live.
We will be providing you with all of the reaction to transfer deadline day right here, so make sure you stay tuned.
In addition, we will also be looking ahead to today’s Sky Bet Championship fixture against Luton Town, ads the Baggies continue their quest for promotion to the Premier League.
Deadline day saw Albion make a number of moves in the transfer market, starting with the arrival of Kamil Grosicki from Hull City.
Albion also signed defender Lee Peltier on a free transfer from Cardiff City, with the 33-year-old signing a short-term deal at The Hawthorns until the end of the season.
Chris Willock joined Championship rivals Huddersfield Town, having had his loan spell with the Baggies cut short.
There was also drama as Nathan Ferguson’s proposed move to Crystal Palace fell through at the eleventh hour
Join us as we provide you with all of the reaction to deadline day, as well as looking ahead to today’s match against the Hatters.


birminghammail--2020-01-26--Birmingham City transfers RECAP: Jude Bellingham and Man Utd latest, Christoph Monschein and more

Welcome to Sunday 's transfer blog for Birmingham City fans .
With the transfer deadline fast approaching , we take @ @ @ @ @ latest news and rumours surrounding Blues .
From morning until night we will be here @ @ @ @ @ , gossip , analysis and opinion .
With Pep Clotet looking to strengthen his side @ @ @ @ @ campaign , it promises to be an interesting period of transfer activity at the club @ @ @ @ @ be of interest to Manchester United , with reports suggesting that a £25 million bid @ @ @ @ @ .
Join us every day until the transfer window closes , with less than a @ @ @ @ @ trading .
Follow all the action below ...

Welcome to our deadline day transfer blog for Birmingham City fans.
With the transfer window closing today, we take a look at all the latest news and rumours surrounding Blues.
From morning until night we will be here with all the breaking news, gossip, analysis and opinion.
With Pep Clotet looking to strengthen his side for the rest of the campaign, it promises to be an interesting day of transfer activity at the club.
Jude Bellingham continues to be of interest to Manchester United, with reports suggesting that a £25 million bid has been turned down.
Join us today until the transfer window closes.
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birminghammail--2020-01-26--Woman fights for life after Five Ways crash

A woman is fighting for her life in hospital after she was hit by a car near Birmingham city centre @ @ @ @ @ critical condition following the crash in St Martin 's Street , at the junction with @ @ @ @ @ .
The scene was sealed off as police investigated followjng the accident , which happened @ @ @ @ @ , January 26 .
Drivers were urged to avoid the area as Bishopsgate Street was @ @ @ @ @ Tennant Street .
Tennant Street was also shut at its junction with Islington Row Middleway @

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A woman is fighting for her life in hospital after she was hit by a car near Birmingham city centre.
She was in a critical condition following the crash in St Martin's Street, at the junction with Tennant Street in Five Ways.
The scene was sealed off as police investigated followjng the accident, which happened at around 5.30pm on Sunday, January 26.
Drivers were urged to avoid the area as Bishopsgate Street was shut at its junction with Tennant Street.
Tennant Street was also shut at its junction with Islington Row Middleway.
Witnesses should call West Midlands Police on 101, quoting log number 1753.


birminghammail--2020-01-27--Woman's harrowing nail biting warning after pal contracts deadly infection

A woman 's chilling warning to nail biters after a friend contracted a deadly infection will send a shiver down your spine .
Karen Peat from Scotland , posted the stark message on Facebook alongside graphic photographs showing her pal 's swollen finger .
The frantic warning from the Scottish lady surfaced on social media , and has been widely shared .
The chilling warning - which will shock many Brits - came after they were rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary , reports the Mirror Online .
She said in her post : `` A message to nail biters out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I know who prefers to remain nameless who bites their nails ended up having to get rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary today for emergency surgery because they had bitten their nails down too far and had got an infection in the finger .
`` This person had been to two chemists and spoken to two separate pharmacists over the past few days who had advised to use magnesium sulphate and keep it covered it still got worse and when finally went to the A & E this morning was told if left much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the infection was travelling up the arm hence the emergency surgery !
`` So please please stop biting your nails !
! ''
It is believed that around 20-30 % of the population bite their nails on a regular basis .
Shamir Patel , founder and pharmacist at Chemist-4-U.com , said : “ Removing the skin around your nails can leave open wounds which can quickly become infected .
“ It seems like a medical horror story , but it is a fact that sepsis and other infections can be caused by someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve all done it and we all know how painful it can be , but that is nothing compared to the consequences which can , in rare cases , be extreme .
“ Anyone who has a habit of biting their nails should know the risks involved and do all they can to stop . ''

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A woman's chilling warning to nail biters after a friend contracted a deadly infection will send a shiver down your spine.
Karen Peat from Scotland, posted the stark message on Facebook alongside graphic photographs showing her pal's swollen finger.
The frantic warning from the Scottish lady surfaced on social media, and has been widely shared.
The chilling warning - which will shock many Brits - came after they were rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary, reports the Mirror Online.
She said in her post: "A message to nail biters out there STOP!!!
"Someone I know who prefers to remain nameless who bites their nails ended up having to get rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary today for emergency surgery because they had bitten their nails down too far and had got an infection in the finger.
"This person had been to two chemists and spoken to two separate pharmacists over the past few days who had advised to use magnesium sulphate and keep it covered it still got worse and when finally went to the A&E this morning was told if left much longer it could have been fatal as the infection was travelling up the arm hence the emergency surgery!
"So please please stop biting your nails!!"
It is believed that around 20-30% of the population bite their nails on a regular basis.
Shamir Patel, founder and pharmacist at Chemist-4-U.com, said: “Removing the skin around your nails can leave open wounds which can quickly become infected.
“It seems like a medical horror story, but it is a fact that sepsis and other infections can be caused by someone inadvertently chewing off skin.
“We’ve all done it and we all know how painful it can be, but that is nothing compared to the consequences which can, in rare cases, be extreme.
“Anyone who has a habit of biting their nails should know the risks involved and do all they can to stop."


birminghammail--2020-01-27--Mum of girl, 7, who suddenly died of meningitis says world has 'fallen apart'

The grieving mum of a tragic Midlands schoolgirl who died after a sudden illness has spoken of her loss .
The mum has spoken out over her seven-year-old daughter 's heartbreaking death .
Neluta Stan , who is originally from Romania , lost daughter Kerryanne Cotto Centeno , from Leicester .
The `` happy , smiling '' girl , aged just seven , was a pupil at Hazel Primary School .
LeicestershireLive reports she died earlier this month at the Queen ’ s Medical Centre , Nottingham , after her mum says doctors at the Leicester Royal Infirmary repeatedly sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and failed to diagnose and therefore treat her for meningitis .
Ms Stan said : “ My entire world fell apart when I found out that my daughter was sent to the morgue and I must go home without my baby .
My world has collapsed .
“ I went with her to the hospital one day and came home some days later without her .
“ There is nothing around me anymore .
Nothing !
” Both Leicester ’ s Hospitals and Nottingham University Hospitals ( NUH ) offered their condolences to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Official complaints are yet to be made to either trust .
Neluta , who lives off Narborough Road , said she took her daughter to A & E at the LRI three times before her death .
Once , on Tuesday December 10 , again on Thursday December 12 and for a third time on Tuesday December 17 .
On each visit Kerryanne was complaining of headaches , was vomiting and had a consistently high temperature .
She was also sensitive to light .
Medics sent the seven-year-old home and told her mum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the admissions states gastroenteritis as the diagnosis .
Neluta said : “ I went so many times .
I knew something was wrong .
I knew it wasn ’ t gastroenteritis .
“ I just wanted them to do a blood test , something that would show there was something more.
” She took her daughter home and continued to give her Calpol and ibuprofen as advised but her condition did not improve and her temperature stayed high .
On December 20 , Kerryanne lost consciousness at home .
Her mum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said she then waited between “ three and four hours ” for an ambulance .
Kerryanne was taken to the LRI where her mum says she was told her little girl had “ intracranial pressure ” in her skull .
She was admitted to the intensive care unit .
Three nights later , Kerryanne was intubated to help her breathe and her mum was told that “ half of her brain is dead ” and that she needed transferring to Nottingham .
“ I just wanted to know what was happening to my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Nottingham diagnosed meningitis .
Kerryanne had her first surgery on Christmas Eve .
A second operation took place on Thursday January 2 .
Neluta recalls : “ One day after my child had the first brain surgery I got down on my knees in front of a doctor and begged him to help me , to save my child.
” Neluta , who is separated from Kerryanne ’ s father , was told to advise him to fly over as medics were considering switching off her life support machine .
He travelled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there when Neluta said doctors told her that their girl was “ literally dead ” .
After discussions with doctors , on Tuesday January 7 , Kerryanne ’ s life support machine was turned off .
She was pronounced dead shortly after .
She said : “ I lay with her before .
Then they turned off the machine .
I was screaming in pain .
I could not watch .
“ It was my worst nightmare .
I laid with her .
I did not want her to go .
“ For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ space of only 21 days , is devastating .
She was never poorly before .
“ I left the hospital without her , as if I had never had a child.
” After Kerryanne ’ s death Neluta requested reports and paperwork relating to her daughter ’ s treatment at both hospitals .
She says she is yet to receive anything official from University Hospitals Nottingham or Leicester ’ s hospitals .
Both trusts say they are working with and supporting the family .
Neluta understands an autopsy has taken place and believes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death .
NUH confirmed that a file has been passed to the coroner and said that it can not issue a death certificate until the coroner gives consent .
Sobbing as she spoke about her little girl , she said : “ She was happy , always smiling and had an energy .
“ She was always in a good mood .
She had a good aura .
“ I have lost my baby girl , I don ’ t want that other children to go through moments like this .
“ No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and no parent should feel as much pain as I do.
” Andrew Furlong , medical director for Leicester ’ s Hospitals said : “ The loss of a child under any circumstances is devastating and we offer our sincere condolences to Kerryanne ’ s family .
“ We are sorry to learn that they have questions and concerns about her care .
We will be reaching out to Kerryanne ’ s parents to offer a meeting and to provide any assistance they may need .
“ Kerryanne ’ s care and subsequent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been referred to the coroner.
” Patrick Davies , lead consultant , paediatric intensive care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust , said : “ The entire team would like to extend their deepest sympathies to Kerryanne ’ s family and friends .
“ Kerryanne was transferred to us by the Leicester team on December 24 , 2019 .
“ Unfortunately despite our best efforts , Kerryanne was diagnosed as brain dead on January 6 , 2020 , following extensive clinical and radiological testing .
“ We worked closely with Kerryanne ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with us , supporting them through the many difficult and detailed conversations about Kerryanne .
We removed life support with their consent .
“ Our bereavement team has been , and remains , in frequent contact with Kerryanne ’ s parents , offering emotional and practical support , both by phone and in person .
”

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The grieving mum of a tragic Midlands schoolgirl who died after a sudden illness has spoken of her loss.
The mum has spoken out over her seven-year-old daughter's heartbreaking death.
Neluta Stan, who is originally from Romania, lost daughter Kerryanne Cotto Centeno, from Leicester.
The "happy, smiling" girl, aged just seven, was a pupil at Hazel Primary School.
LeicestershireLive reports she died earlier this month at the Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, after her mum says doctors at the Leicester Royal Infirmary repeatedly sent her away when she first became ill and failed to diagnose and therefore treat her for meningitis.
Ms Stan said: “My entire world fell apart when I found out that my daughter was sent to the morgue and I must go home without my baby. My world has collapsed.
“I went with her to the hospital one day and came home some days later without her.
“There is nothing around me anymore. Nothing!”
Both Leicester’s Hospitals and Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) offered their condolences to Kerryanne’s family and friends. Official complaints are yet to be made to either trust.
Neluta, who lives off Narborough Road, said she took her daughter to A&E at the LRI three times before her death. Once, on Tuesday December 10, again on Thursday December 12 and for a third time on Tuesday December 17.
On each visit Kerryanne was complaining of headaches, was vomiting and had a consistently high temperature. She was also sensitive to light.
Medics sent the seven-year-old home and told her mum to give her calpol. Paperwork from one of the admissions states gastroenteritis as the diagnosis.
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Neluta said: “I went so many times. I knew something was wrong. I knew it wasn’t gastroenteritis.
“I just wanted them to do a blood test, something that would show there was something more.”
She took her daughter home and continued to give her Calpol and ibuprofen as advised but her condition did not improve and her temperature stayed high.
On December 20, Kerryanne lost consciousness at home. Her mum called 999 a number of times but said she then waited between “three and four hours” for an ambulance.
Kerryanne was taken to the LRI where her mum says she was told her little girl had “intracranial pressure” in her skull. She was admitted to the intensive care unit.
Three nights later, Kerryanne was intubated to help her breathe and her mum was told that “half of her brain is dead” and that she needed transferring to Nottingham.
“I just wanted to know what was happening to my girl,” said Neluta.
Doctors in Nottingham diagnosed meningitis. Kerryanne had her first surgery on Christmas Eve. A second operation took place on Thursday January 2.
Neluta recalls: “One day after my child had the first brain surgery I got down on my knees in front of a doctor and begged him to help me, to save my child.”
Neluta, who is separated from Kerryanne’s father, was told to advise him to fly over as medics were considering switching off her life support machine.
He travelled on the first available flight and was there when Neluta said doctors told her that their girl was “literally dead”.
After discussions with doctors, on Tuesday January 7, Kerryanne’s life support machine was turned off. She was pronounced dead shortly after.
She said: “I lay with her before. Then they turned off the machine. I was screaming in pain. I could not watch.
“It was my worst nightmare. I laid with her. I did not want her to go.
“For your seven-year-old daughter to die in the space of only 21 days, is devastating. She was never poorly before.
“I left the hospital without her, as if I had never had a child.”
After Kerryanne’s death Neluta requested reports and paperwork relating to her daughter’s treatment at both hospitals. She says she is yet to receive anything official from University Hospitals Nottingham or Leicester’s hospitals.
Both trusts say they are working with and supporting the family.
Neluta understands an autopsy has taken place and believes there will be an inquest into the death.
NUH confirmed that a file has been passed to the coroner and said that it cannot issue a death certificate until the coroner gives consent.
Sobbing as she spoke about her little girl, she said: “She was happy, always smiling and had an energy.
“She was always in a good mood. She had a good aura.
“I have lost my baby girl, I don’t want that other children to go through moments like this.
“No child should live what she went through and no parent should feel as much pain as I do.”
Andrew Furlong, medical director for Leicester’s Hospitals said: “The loss of a child under any circumstances is devastating and we offer our sincere condolences to Kerryanne’s family.
“We are sorry to learn that they have questions and concerns about her care. We will be reaching out to Kerryanne’s parents to offer a meeting and to provide any assistance they may need.
“Kerryanne’s care and subsequent death will be reviewed and the matter has been referred to the coroner.”
Patrick Davies, lead consultant, paediatric intensive care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “The entire team would like to extend their deepest sympathies to Kerryanne’s family and friends.
“Kerryanne was transferred to us by the Leicester team on December 24, 2019.
“Unfortunately despite our best efforts, Kerryanne was diagnosed as brain dead on January 6, 2020, following extensive clinical and radiological testing.
“We worked closely with Kerryanne’s mum and dad throughout her time with us, supporting them through the many difficult and detailed conversations about Kerryanne. We removed life support with their consent.
“Our bereavement team has been, and remains, in frequent contact with Kerryanne’s parents, offering emotional and practical support, both by phone and in person.”


birminghammail--2020-01-27--The 1975 announce Finsbury Park gig and it will be the 'greenest show in history'

The 1975 will perform at a concert billed as `` the greenest show Finsbury Park has ever seen '' .
The British band will perform alongside Charlie XCX , Clairo , Pale Waves , Phoebe Bridgers and Cavetown at the gig , which organisers say will be the first time ever in the UK that traceable , sustainably sourced HVO fuel ( a form of renewable diesel that has been produced from vegetable fats and oils ) from Europe will be used to power an entire event , dramatically reducing its carbon footprint .
It will also mark the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all tickets available in a digital format , and fans are encouraged to bring old The 1975 T-shirts or those of any other band to be reprinted with new designs to create sustainable merchandise .
The concert , which will be the band 's biggest show to date , will also use hybrid-powered generators with solar arrays and food vendors will operate a traffic light system highlighting the carbon footprint of each meal sold .
Concert promoter Festival Republic will plant 1,975 trees throughout the surrounding boroughs of Haringey , Hackney and Islington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while The 1975 have pledged to plant trees across the globe for every ticket sold through the One Tree Planted initiative .
The band 's upcoming fourth full-length album Notes On A Conditional Form , which will be released later this year , features a call to arms from climate change activist Greta Thunberg .
The track , called The 1975 , sees the Swedish environmentalist deliver a nearly five-minute warning about climate change .
Thunberg says : `` We are right now in the beginning of a climate and ecological crisis , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is : an emergency . ''
The 16-year-old adds we must `` admit that we are losing this battle '' and that we must `` acknowledge that the older generations have failed '' .
Noting that `` homo sapiens have not yet failed '' , she says that there is still time to `` turn everything around '' .

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The 1975 will perform at a concert billed as "the greenest show Finsbury Park has ever seen".
The British band will perform alongside Charlie XCX, Clairo, Pale Waves, Phoebe Bridgers and Cavetown at the gig, which organisers say will be the first time ever in the UK that traceable, sustainably sourced HVO fuel (a form of renewable diesel that has been produced from vegetable fats and oils) from Europe will be used to power an entire event, dramatically reducing its carbon footprint.
It will also mark the first paperless show in Finsbury Park, with all tickets available in a digital format, and fans are encouraged to bring old The 1975 T-shirts or those of any other band to be reprinted with new designs to create sustainable merchandise.
The concert, which will be the band's biggest show to date, will also use hybrid-powered generators with solar arrays and food vendors will operate a traffic light system highlighting the carbon footprint of each meal sold.
(Image: Stephen Farrell)
Concert promoter Festival Republic will plant 1,975 trees throughout the surrounding boroughs of Haringey, Hackney and Islington in partnership with Trees for Cities, while The 1975 have pledged to plant trees across the globe for every ticket sold through the One Tree Planted initiative.
The band's upcoming fourth full-length album Notes On A Conditional Form, which will be released later this year, features a call to arms from climate change activist Greta Thunberg.
The track, called The 1975, sees the Swedish environmentalist deliver a nearly five-minute warning about climate change.
Thunberg says: "We are right now in the beginning of a climate and ecological crisis, and we need to call it what it is: an emergency."
The 16-year-old adds we must "admit that we are losing this battle" and that we must "acknowledge that the older generations have failed".
Noting that "homo sapiens have not yet failed", she says that there is still time to "turn everything around".


birminghammail--2020-01-27--Strictly Come Dancing's Natalie Lowe gives birth to 'miracle' baby son Jack

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Natalie Lowe has introduced her baby son to the world after a `` long and difficult journey '' to motherhood .
The Australian dancer gave birth to Jack via a Caesarean section on December 7 , a week earlier than planned - having originally been due to give birth on the date of the Strictly final , December 14 .
She told Hello !
magazine : `` It was a lovely and relaxed experience .
I was n't expecting it to be what it was .
`` We had my wedding playlist including The First @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was what I walked down the aisle to .
`` Then , at the very moment Jack was born , the surgeon lifted him up and we had Ah Zabenya , the track from The Lion King , which we love . ''
Lowe and her husband James Knibbs were surprised to find out they were having boy after previously being told their baby was a girl , reports the Mirror .
`` It was a surprise at the time but we were just so happy to be having a baby , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now is to be a healthy mum and a great parent to Jack .
`` Creating a human being for nine months is an incredible thing .
You have to be kind to yourself , and not expect your body to go , snap , straight back to what it was before .
`` I have put my body through so much over the years . ''
Knibbs praised his wife , adding : `` I did n't believe I could ever think Natalie was any more amazing , but seeing her with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mum adds a whole new depth of love . ''
When she announced the pregnancy last year , Lowe admitted they couple had trouble conceving - so they were delighted to be finally expecting .
She wrote on Instagram : `` So happy to be able to tell the world our AMAZING NEWS !
My husband James and I are expecting !
`` It 's has been a rather long and difficult journey , as it is sadly for many but we are almost there and it 's now really happening .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ precious baby ... ?
is due ( would you believe it ) the weekend of the # strictly final .
`` We are over the moon excited and ca n't wait to bring a little one of our own into this AMAZING world . ''
Lowe joined Strictly in 2009 until she retired from the show in 2016 , partnering with the likes of Ricky Whittle , Ainsley Harriott and Greg Rutherford during her time on the dance floor .
Hello !
magazine is out now .

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Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Natalie Lowe has introduced her baby son to the world after a "long and difficult journey" to motherhood.
The Australian dancer gave birth to Jack via a Caesarean section on December 7, a week earlier than planned - having originally been due to give birth on the date of the Strictly final, December 14.
She told Hello! magazine: "It was a lovely and relaxed experience. I wasn't expecting it to be what it was.
"We had my wedding playlist including The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. It was what I walked down the aisle to.
(Image: Trevor Leighton/Hello!/PA Wire)
"Then, at the very moment Jack was born, the surgeon lifted him up and we had Ah Zabenya, the track from The Lion King, which we love."
Lowe and her husband James Knibbs were surprised to find out they were having boy after previously being told their baby was a girl, reports the Mirror.
"It was a surprise at the time but we were just so happy to be having a baby," she said.
"My time now is to be a healthy mum and a great parent to Jack.
"Creating a human being for nine months is an incredible thing. You have to be kind to yourself, and not expect your body to go, snap, straight back to what it was before.
"I have put my body through so much over the years."
Knibbs praised his wife, adding: "I didn't believe I could ever think Natalie was any more amazing, but seeing her with Jack and how she is as a mum adds a whole new depth of love."
When she announced the pregnancy last year, Lowe admitted they couple had trouble conceving - so they were delighted to be finally expecting.
(Image: Hello!/PA Wire)
She wrote on Instagram: "So happy to be able to tell the world our AMAZING NEWS! My husband James and I are expecting!
"It's has been a rather long and difficult journey, as it is sadly for many but we are almost there and it's now really happening. I am 21 weeks pregnant.
"Our precious baby ...? is due (would you believe it) the weekend of the #strictly final.
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"We are over the moon excited and can't wait to bring a little one of our own into this AMAZING world."
Lowe joined Strictly in 2009 until she retired from the show in 2016, partnering with the likes of Ricky Whittle, Ainsley Harriott and Greg Rutherford during her time on the dance floor.
Hello! magazine is out now.


birminghammail--2020-01-27--Orsic, Ferguson and Bilic: How the land lies at West Brom ahead of transfer push

West Brom are gearing up for what could be a quite manic end to the transfer window as they look for two additions that will complement Slaven Bilic ’ s league leaders .
Sporting and technical director Luke Dowling has been at The Hawthorns for two previous deadline days - last summer , and last January - and across those two days the Baggies have completed seven beat-the-clock deals .
Dowling is hard at work , along with Bilic who must juggle the trip to Cardiff City on Tuesday night with the club ’ s recruitment drive , and Albion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made additions by the time the 11pm arrives on Friday evening .
There are loose ends that need tying up at their end , too , though one of those was completed with the confirmation last week that winger Grady Diangana will be staying put for the rest of the campaign , but that won ’ t deter the Baggies from looking for further attacking players .
Mislav Orsic is one such name that is on the lips of many a supporter around The Hawthorns .
BirminghamLive understands that the Croatian international ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the verge of winning another league title - have received and rejected two offers this month , but believe their stance on Orsic ( and their asking price ) is a realistic one .
At 27 , they accept that he is at the peak of his market value , but he remains within Albion ’ s price range .
Bilic likes Orsic , and has admitted to having and interest in him previously , yet it ’ s understood that there is at least one other target that he ’ d prefer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left winger .
Orsic - while content where he is - is interested by the opportunity of making the leap to join a club who could be in the Premier League in a matter of months and Croatian legend Bilic himself would be a particular pull .
Such is the nature of the January window , though , it could be that Albion fans are kept waiting until the climax of the month before they see their side unveil any prospective new signings .
Bilic is aware of the budget the club have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is understood to be content with it , but Albion won ’ t be sucked into overspending .
Elsewhere , Nathan Ferguson ’ s future is expected to be decided - one way or another - this week .
There is still no significant development in regards to negotiations with the defender ’ s representatives , and as time goes by the chances of Ferguson agreeing a new deal would be decreasing .
Albion have not ruled out selling the 19-year-old before the week is out , if the alternative is that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out-of-contract Brummie in the summer , but there is of course no pressure on Ferguson himself to make the move in a hurry .
There is no interest in defenders Kyle Walker-Peters or Harold Moukoudi , despite reports elsewhere suggesting otherwise , while it ’ s looking increasingly unlikely , at this moment in time , that the Baggies will be making a contract offer to free agent Martin Olsson , who had been training with the club .

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West Brom are gearing up for what could be a quite manic end to the transfer window as they look for two additions that will complement Slaven Bilic’s league leaders.
Sporting and technical director Luke Dowling has been at The Hawthorns for two previous deadline days - last summer, and last January - and across those two days the Baggies have completed seven beat-the-clock deals.
Dowling is hard at work, along with Bilic who must juggle the trip to Cardiff City on Tuesday night with the club’s recruitment drive, and Albion are confident that they’ll have made additions by the time the 11pm arrives on Friday evening.
There are loose ends that need tying up at their end, too, though one of those was completed with the confirmation last week that winger Grady Diangana will be staying put for the rest of the campaign, but that won’t deter the Baggies from looking for further attacking players.
Mislav Orsic is one such name that is on the lips of many a supporter around The Hawthorns.
BirminghamLive understands that the Croatian international’s current club Dinamo Zagreb - on the verge of winning another league title - have received and rejected two offers this month, but believe their stance on Orsic (and their asking price) is a realistic one.
At 27, they accept that he is at the peak of his market value, but he remains within Albion’s price range.
Bilic likes Orsic, and has admitted to having and interest in him previously, yet it’s understood that there is at least one other target that he’d prefer the club to pursue ahead of the left winger.
Orsic - while content where he is - is interested by the opportunity of making the leap to join a club who could be in the Premier League in a matter of months and Croatian legend Bilic himself would be a particular pull.
Such is the nature of the January window, though, it could be that Albion fans are kept waiting until the climax of the month before they see their side unveil any prospective new signings.
Bilic is aware of the budget the club have set aside for business this month and is understood to be content with it, but Albion won’t be sucked into overspending.
Elsewhere, Nathan Ferguson’s future is expected to be decided - one way or another - this week.
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There is still no significant development in regards to negotiations with the defender’s representatives, and as time goes by the chances of Ferguson agreeing a new deal would be decreasing.
Albion have not ruled out selling the 19-year-old before the week is out, if the alternative is that they miss out on a fee for the out-of-contract Brummie in the summer, but there is of course no pressure on Ferguson himself to make the move in a hurry.
There is no interest in defenders Kyle Walker-Peters or Harold Moukoudi, despite reports elsewhere suggesting otherwise, while it’s looking increasingly unlikely, at this moment in time, that the Baggies will be making a contract offer to free agent Martin Olsson, who had been training with the club.