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A strange swirl in the sky over the past few nights spotted by people in Somerset and Bristol was reported by Bristol Live.A pupil in Bedminster was grabbed by a masked man on their way to school.A "legend" of Musgrove Park Hospital, Steve Watts, has retired after more than 40 years there. Somerset Live reported he worked up from kitchen porter to assistant facilities manager.
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After more than 10 years, the Beatrix Potter Tailor of Gloucester clock is being reassembled, according to the Eastgate Shopping Centre.Tristan Cork from the Bristol Post, shared a video of huge numbers turning up to St Albans Church in Westbury Park for a public meeting about caravans on the Downs.Cheltenham Animal Shelter has been given a grant of £115,000 so it can fix its leaky kennel roof.Darwin College, Cambridge, faced University of Bristol on University Challenge last night for a semi-final place, with the former incorrectly guessing that a Tina Turner song was called Chattanooga Choo Choo, when it in fact was called Nutbush City Limits - prompting a few laughs.
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- The Independent
University Challenge contestant steals show with blunt responses
A University Challenge contestant stole the show on Monday's (18 August) of the BBC show with her blunt responses and confidently answering a question even though she didn't hear it fully. Cardiff University 's team captain Carenza Danko delighted viewers with her assertive leadership style. She admitted to her teammates that she hadn't heard the start of a question about a 16th-century monarch but offered an answer anyway, which was correct. "Absolutely loving Danko on University Challenge, who is taking no s*** from the lads on her team," one X user posted. Cardiff finished on 115 points, closely following Bristol with 118.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
The 'obnoxious' University Challenge contestant who has divided Britain: Some viewers praise Carenza Danko's assertive approach... but critics call her insuffereable
Carenza Danko made an impression on University Challenge viewers this week with her no-nonsense attitude and ruthless manner with her teammates. The student, who appeared on the BBC programme on Monday evening, has been branded 'the real life Hermione Granger' after pulling off something unexpected in a now-viral moment. During the segment, team captain Danko from Cardiff University admitted that she hadn't actually heard a question, which concerned a 16th-century monarch, before buzzing in to answer it. Despite missing part of the high-stakes starter question, she courageously took a stab and nailed it with the right answer, correctly guessing Mary, Queen of Scots. The moment sparked a lot of conversation on social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), for how bold and lucky it was, and some viewers took to the social media platform to praise her for her confident attitude. But others branded her 'obnoxious and insufferable' for her assertive approach to leadership as she dominated her team. During the segment, team captain Danko from Cardiff University admitted that she hadn't actually heard part of a question, which concerned a 16th-century monarch One wrote: 'Danko is full of confidence.'; 'You know Danko wasn't chosen as captain, she said she was the captain!'; 'I think Danko was such a fun team captain, for some reason I love her lol.'; 'Danko - real life Hermione granger.' Meanwhile, others accused her of talking to her teammates like a 'primary school teacher.' One wrote: 'Danko of Cardiff seems absolutely insufferable.'; 'Danko's giving off school prefect vibes.'; 'Danko talking like a primary school teacher.'; 'Danko will be holding an inquiry about the team's performance... good luck lads.' The results of the quiz were a close call as Bristol finished top of the leaderboard with 118 points, whereas the Cardiff team scored 115 points. As the episode was wrapping up, host Amol Rajan, 42, said: 'Cardiff, it's such bad luck, you never quite got going. 'But we so enjoyed watching you try to work out answers. You came up with some very inventive ones, even though they were wrong. 'You were up against a very, very strong performance by a brilliant team. Well done, Bristol. The moment sparked a lot of conversation on social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), for how bold and lucky it was, and viewers took to the social media platform to praise her for her confident attitude Meanwhile, others were not so impressed and took to social media to blast her as 'insufferable' for talking to her teammates like a 'primary school teacher.' 'That was comprehensive and hugely impressive, and we shall certainly see you again.' Not only is Danko a quiz whiz, but she also studies Biochemistry and regularly performs in plays. Last year, she performed as The Clown in one of the most popular Shakespearean comedies, Act One's Twelfth Night: An Elaborately Tangled Web of Displaced Desire. Meanwhile, in December last year, Cardiff University's Healthcare Drama Society took to the stage to perform a thrilling production of Blood Brothers at the Llanover Arts Centre. The production raised money for the student-led charity and society, Make a Smile. In the play adaptation of Willy Russell's musical Blood Brothers, Danko starred as Mrs Lyons, a hilarious upper-class housewife.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
University Challenge fans floored by 'obnoxious' contestant who 'need a lesson in humility' after OUTRAGEOUS blunder leaves team squirming
University Challenge viewers were left speechless after one member of the Cardiff team made an outrageous blunder, leaving her team squirming in their seats. The BBC programme sees the best young minds in the UK compete in a knockout tournament, answering questions on a wide range of cultural and academic topics. And during Monday evening's instalment of the programme, which is hosted by Amol Rajan, 42, contestant Danko admitted she 'didn't catch' the start of her question to her teammates after getting distracted, as Bristol climbed to the top of the leaderboard. Kicking off the segment, host Amol asked the Cardiff team: 'What 16th-century monarch is the subject of an 1835 opera by Donizetti? Her religious affiliation contributed in part to her execution in 1587.' Looking lost for words, Danko turned to her team and confessed: 'I'm going to be honest with you. I didn't catch the start of the Not knowing the answer, she then blurted out to the host: 'Okay, cool. Mary? Queen of Scots?' The BBC programme sees the best young minds in the UK compete in a knockout tournament, answering questions on a wide range of cultural and academic topics Luckily for the Cardiff team, Danko's answer was correct, but agitated viewers then flocked to X, formerly Twitter, to comment on the blunder. One wrote: 'Danko needs a lesson in humility! #UniversityChallenge.'; 'Danko is a problem starter, not a problem solver. #UniversityChallenge.'; 'Wow. That Danko's obnoxious. #UniversityChallenge.'; 'Danko talking like a primary school teacher #UniversityChallenge.' The results of the quiz were a close call as Bristol finished top of the leaderboard with 118 points, whereas the Cardiff team scored 115 points. As he wrapped up the episode, Amol said: 'Cardiff, it's such bad luck, you never quite got going. 'But we so enjoyed watching you try to work out answers. You came up with some very inventive ones, even though they were wrong. 'You were up against a very, very strong performance by a brilliant team. Well done, Bristol. 'That was comprehensive and hugely impressive, and we shall certainly see you again.' Kicking off the segment, host Amol asked the Cardiff team: 'What 16th-century monarch is the subject of an 1835 opera by Donizetti? Her religious affiliation contributed in part to her execution in 1587' It comes after one seemingly 'easy' music question left every single University Challenge contestant stumped in a previous episode of the game show. Last month, four students from the University of Bath battled against opponents from the University of Southampton. After having navigated rigorous questions on science, literature and maths, it was the music section that left both teams baffled. The round saw music clips played through studio speakers, and the contestants were tasked with naming the artists behind the songs. Host Amol gave the Southampton team a hint, saying the first artist based the song on her friendship with Nellee Hooper. The clip played, and the team answered correctly that it was Icelandic singer-songwriter, Björk. The next clue was: 'This singer sang this song in honour of her collaboration with Marvin Gaye.' But as the clip played, the team looked clueless. They turned to one another for answers, but each was more unsure than the last. It comes after one seemingly 'easy' music question left every single University Challenge contestant stumped in a previous episode of the game show One team member shook his head and admitted, 'I don't know,' before his teammate passed on behalf of the group. Amol revealed: 'It's Diana Ross,' at which the team were obviously dejected. Meanwhile, agitated fans were shouting at the TV screen at home, with many online shocked at the 'easy' question. 'P**s easy music round,' wrote one, while another chimed in: 'This is a boring match.'
