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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: 'Don't overcook it too much' - Former England pacer warns Ben Stokes despite 3rd Test heroics
England captain Ben Stokes bowls during a net session at Emirates Old Trafford (Photo by) India need to win the penultimate Test of the five-match series against England in order to stay alive in the contest. A win for the hosts will put the series victory out of reach for the Shubman Gill-led side. As such, the fourth Test, set to commence on Wednesday, July 23, holds crucial significance. In the third Test at Lord's, England have their skipper Ben Stokes to thank for his relentless pursuit of victory, helping his side gain the upper hand. Reflecting on Stokes' stunning all-round performance, former England pacer Steven Finn praised his daring approach. "If you dangle that carrot of competitiveness in front of him, he's going to chomp on it all day long. And he sensed the need for someone to grab the game by the scruff of the neck, both on the fourth evening and the fifth morning. And he did it and he ran with it," said Finn, speaking on BBC 5 Live Sport. However, he also admitted concerns over Stokes overexerting himself, a feeling previously echoed by Joe Root. "Every time he bowls a long spell like that, you're watching with bated breath being like, 'Don't let this be the spell where he just overcooked it that little bit too much,'" said the Englishman. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo Harry Brook press conference: On why India are scared, on field fights at Lord's and more While India did see a marathon stand from Ravindra Jadeja, the all-rounder could only watch as his batting partners fell to the relentless English attack as his side was eventually bowled out. Outlining what sets Stokes apart, Finn said, "He's a magnificent cricketer, obviously. But it's that competitiveness and that desperation to win games and be the person who changes the course of games that make him extra special." Poll Who do you think will win the fourth Test between India and England? India England Draw England have announced their playing XI for the fourth Test, with just one change: injured spinner Shoaib Bashir has been replaced by 35-year-old Liam Dawson. England playing XI for fourth Test vs India : Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
John Torode ‘directed N-word at member of staff on Masterchef set as well as singing Kanye West song', claims insider
JOHN Torode directed the N-word at staff member as well as singing it in a Kanye West song, claimed a source. We reported yesterday how the MasterChef star, 59, 5 The BBC sacked Torode this week for using an "extremely offensive racist term" Credit: PA 5 Gregg Wallace has also been fired after the report upheld 45 of 83 allegations against him Credit: BBC 5 Insiders claimed the pair "were never friends" when filming ended Credit: PA Torode is said to have used the word again while chatting to a pal on the BBC show's production team - who did not take offence. Torode, who vehemently denies ever using the N-word, is 'utterly devastated' by the accusations and has "absolutely no recollection". He was sacked this week after an investigation by the Beeb and production company Banijay - which also saw former co-host Gregg Wallace axed for inappropriate behaviour. However, Read More The allegation was actually in reference to an incident that unfolded a year before. An insider claimed Torode used the "extremely offensive racist term" on set after filming a MasterChef episode. It was allegedly directed towards a member of staff. And, there were eight further complaints lodged against Torode, which ranged from alleged racist comments, sexual remarks and abusive language towards junior production employees. Most read in News TV But, they were not upheld due to lack of evidence. The report has also highlighted a complaint against a third unnamed person for swearing. MasterChef Hosts in Feud: Gregg Wallace vs John Torode According to the BBC, this is in reference to a senior exec on the show. The company also lifted the lid on Torode and Wallace's partnership and how the on-screen pals were "never friends" behind the scenes. An ex-staffer claimed: "Clearly they had a good chemistry when the cameras were rolling. But you rarely saw them interact when the cameras were off. "And when Gregg was saying inappropriate things like that, John held his counsel. I never saw him step in." 5 Wallace unfollowed Torode and his wife after the investigation was launched last year Credit: BBC 5 The investigation also looked into eight further complaints against Torode, but they were dismissed Credit: BBC He even confessed to When allegations about In his brief statement, he said the "thought of anyone who has appeared on our show not having a brilliant experience is awful to hear". It was enough to reportedly MASTERCHEF SCANDAL TIMELINE 2005 to 2011: Problems with MasterChef began way back in the mid-2000s, with 27 substantiated claims made against host Gregg Wallace regarding alleged incidents in this period, according to a report by law firm Lewis Silkin. Most of these were related to sexually explicit comments, although one allegation of unwanted physical contact in this period was also substantiated. The same report found there was a failure by the production company to retain records of any actions taken during this time. 2012 to 2018: Another 17 allegations were upheld from this period, according to the report. The production company behind MasterChef investigated an allegation about Wallace's behaviour in 2015 - but he was not made aware of the complaint. In 2016, the production company merged with Endemol, introducing more formal policies as well as regular training and anonymous reporting lines. The BBC intervened in response to a complaint in 2017, after which Wallace was then warned to change his behaviour. 2019 to 2024: One substantiated complaint about an inappropriate comment was from this time period. November 2024: Wallace faces allegations of inappropriate sexual comments from 13 people across a 17-year period on a range of TV shows. He steps away from presenting MasterChef while Banijay - the show's production company - announces it will conduct an external review to 'fully and impartially investigate' the claims against him. Some of these allegations included Wallace 'talking openly about his sex life, taking his top off in front of a female worker saying he wanted to 'give her a fashion show', and telling a junior female colleague he was not wearing any boxer shorts under his jeans'. Banijay UK also confirms it has appointed law firm Lewis Silkin to lead the investigation into Wallace's alleged behaviour. December 2024: Wallace posts a video on Instagram which claims accusations against him making sexual comments towards staff and guests have come from 'middle-class women of a certain age'. His remarks are widely panned as "inappropriate and misogynistic', causing Wallace to apologise for any 'offence' or 'upset' he caused with his remarks, saying he will 'take some time out'. Co-host John Torode says he 'loves being part of' the show and 'will continue to be a part of it'. July 8 to 9, 2025: Wallace is sacked as MasterChef presenter following an enquiry into his alleged misconduct by Banijay. In an Instagram post, the former greengrocer claimed he had been cleared of the 'most serious and sensational accusations' against him, ahead of the published review. He also said he recognised that some of his humour and language was inappropriate 'at times' and apologised for this. July 14, 2025: Lewis Silkin publishes its report, on behalf of Banijay. It says that a total of 45 out of the 83 allegations made against Wallace during his time on the show were substantiated, including one allegation of 'unwelcome physical contact'. It concludes that the 'majority of the substantiated allegations against Wallace related to inappropriate sexual language and humour', adding that 'a smaller number of allegations of other inappropriate language and being in a state of undress were also substantiated'. In the wake of the report's findings, Banijay says that 'Wallace's return to MasterChef (is) untenable'. July 15, 2025 : Co-host Torode is sacked after allegedly making a racist remark while on the show. BBC bosses axe the TV host and slam an "extremely offensive" term, which was raised in the bombshell report into Gregg Wallace's "inappropriate behaviour". Torode says the comment - which the report attributed to an unnamed person - referred to him, but added: 'I have absolutely no recollection of this, and I do not believe that it happened.' This comes after a source told The Sun Torode is in "a pretty bad way — he's feeling very fragile" since being sacked this week. Melbourne-born John moved to the UK in 1991 and started working in London restaurants including Quaglino's. It was there he met greengrocer Wallace, who provided their veg. He started cooking on This Morning in 1996 before he and Wallace began hosting the revamped MasterChef in 2005. But the host was only spoken to by a representative from legal firm Lewis Silkin at the end of June A source added: 'One of the allegations is that he said the N-word while repeating Kanye's Gold Digger song during a gathering with his colleagues when filming had ended. John is adamant he would never have used the N-word and only knows the radio version of the song which says, 'Now I ain't sayin' she a gold digger, but she ain't messin' with no broke, broke'. The clean version of the song is the only one he knows. 'The person who raised the complaint didn't say anything at the time. So John only found out a few weeks ago that this issue had been raised. 'This has hit him like a ton of bricks as he does not recall it. 'He insists he would never have repeated the N-word in those lyrics because he only knows the radio edit of that song.' A source added: 'John is devastated by all of this. He is being supported by his wife Lisa and friends. They're keeping him close because he has really been struggling. 'John abhors this kind of language and does not recall ever reciting a racist slur in a lyric, or directing one to someone he considered a friend at work. 'He adored MasterChef. It was a huge part of his life. To have it all ending like this is awful.' The majority were inappropriate sexual language. One related to unwanted touching. BBC boss Tim Davie has since He said: "I absolutely think it does, I think a great programme that's loved by audiences is much bigger than individuals. "It absolutely can survive and prosper, but we've got to make sure we're in the right place in terms of the culture of the show." Meanwhile, Torode's wife Lisa Faulkner has What did the report find? FORTY-five allegations made against Gregg Wallace during his time on MasterChef, including one of "unwelcome physical contact", were found to have been substantiated. An independent report commissioned by production company Banijay assessed 83 allegations against Wallace. The report substantiated: - Twelve claims he made inappropriate jokes and innuendo; - Sixteen reports he made sexually explicit comments; - Two allegations that he made sexualised comments to or about someone; - Four complaints that he made culturally insensitive or racist comments; - Three claims that he was in a state of undress; - Seven allegations of bullying; - One allegation of unwanted touching. The allegations span from 2005 to 2024
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
John Torode ‘directed N-word at member of staff on Masterchef set as well as singing Kanye West song', claims insider
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JOHN Torode directed the N-word at staff member as well as singing it in a Kanye West song, claimed a source. We reported yesterday how the MasterChef star, 59, repeated lyrics from Gold Digger, which contain the racial slur, at an after-work gathering six or seven years ago. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 The BBC sacked Torode this week for using an "extremely offensive racist term" Credit: PA 5 Gregg Wallace has also been fired after the report upheld 45 of 83 allegations against him Credit: BBC 5 Insiders claimed the pair "were never friends" when filming ended Credit: PA Torode is said to have used the word again while chatting to a pal on the BBC show's production team - who did not take offence. Torode, who vehemently denies ever using the N-word, is 'utterly devastated' by the accusations and has "absolutely no recollection". He was sacked this week after an investigation by the Beeb and production company Banijay - which also saw former co-host Gregg Wallace axed for inappropriate behaviour. However, the BBC has how revealed the second incident was not the one reported and led to a complaint. The allegation was actually in reference to an incident that unfolded a year before. An insider claimed Torode used the "extremely offensive racist term" on set after filming a MasterChef episode. It was allegedly directed towards a member of staff. And, there were eight further complaints lodged against Torode, which ranged from alleged racist comments, sexual remarks and abusive language towards junior production employees. But, they were not upheld due to lack of evidence. The report has also highlighted a complaint against a third unnamed person for swearing. MasterChef Hosts in Feud: Gregg Wallace vs John Torode According to the BBC, this is in reference to a senior exec on the show. The company also lifted the lid on Torode and Wallace's partnership and how the on-screen pals were "never friends" behind the scenes. An ex-staffer claimed: "Clearly they had a good chemistry when the cameras were rolling. But you rarely saw them interact when the cameras were off. "And when Gregg was saying inappropriate things like that, John held his counsel. I never saw him step in." 5 Wallace unfollowed Torode and his wife after the investigation was launched last year Credit: BBC 5 The investigation also looked into eight further complaints against Torode, but they were dismissed Credit: BBC Torode himself admitted "we've never been friends. We've not been to each other's houses", in 2017. He even confessed to the Mirror there had been "a couple of standoffs" which left Torode walking away from his co-star. When allegations about Wallace came to light last year, Torode's lack of support was glaringly obvious. In his brief statement, he said the "thought of anyone who has appeared on our show not having a brilliant experience is awful to hear". It was enough to reportedly make Wallace "furious" and led to the chef unfollowing him and his co-host's wife Lisa Faulkner. MASTERCHEF SCANDAL TIMELINE 2005 to 2011: Problems with MasterChef began way back in the mid-2000s, with 27 substantiated claims made against host Gregg Wallace regarding alleged incidents in this period, according to a report by law firm Lewis Silkin. Most of these were related to sexually explicit comments, although one allegation of unwanted physical contact in this period was also substantiated. The same report found there was a failure by the production company to retain records of any actions taken during this time. 2012 to 2018: Another 17 allegations were upheld from this period, according to the report. The production company behind MasterChef investigated an allegation about Wallace's behaviour in 2015 - but he was not made aware of the complaint. In 2016, the production company merged with Endemol, introducing more formal policies as well as regular training and anonymous reporting lines. The BBC intervened in response to a complaint in 2017, after which Wallace was then warned to change his behaviour. 2019 to 2024: One substantiated complaint about an inappropriate comment was from this time period. November 2024: Wallace faces allegations of inappropriate sexual comments from 13 people across a 17-year period on a range of TV shows. He steps away from presenting MasterChef while Banijay - the show's production company - announces it will conduct an external review to 'fully and impartially investigate' the claims against him. Some of these allegations included Wallace 'talking openly about his sex life, taking his top off in front of a female worker saying he wanted to 'give her a fashion show', and telling a junior female colleague he was not wearing any boxer shorts under his jeans'. Banijay UK also confirms it has appointed law firm Lewis Silkin to lead the investigation into Wallace's alleged behaviour. December 2024: Wallace posts a video on Instagram which claims accusations against him making sexual comments towards staff and guests have come from 'middle-class women of a certain age'. His remarks are widely panned as "inappropriate and misogynistic', causing Wallace to apologise for any 'offence' or 'upset' he caused with his remarks, saying he will 'take some time out'. Co-host John Torode says he 'loves being part of' the show and 'will continue to be a part of it'. July 8 to 9, 2025: Wallace is sacked as MasterChef presenter following an enquiry into his alleged misconduct by Banijay. In an Instagram post, the former greengrocer claimed he had been cleared of the 'most serious and sensational accusations' against him, ahead of the published review. He also said he recognised that some of his humour and language was inappropriate 'at times' and apologised for this. July 14, 2025: Lewis Silkin publishes its report, on behalf of Banijay. It says that a total of 45 out of the 83 allegations made against Wallace during his time on the show were substantiated, including one allegation of 'unwelcome physical contact'. It concludes that the 'majority of the substantiated allegations against Wallace related to inappropriate sexual language and humour', adding that 'a smaller number of allegations of other inappropriate language and being in a state of undress were also substantiated'. In the wake of the report's findings, Banijay says that 'Wallace's return to MasterChef (is) untenable'. July 15, 2025: Co-host Torode is sacked after allegedly making a racist remark while on the show. BBC bosses axe the TV host and slam an "extremely offensive" term, which was raised in the bombshell report into Gregg Wallace's "inappropriate behaviour". Torode says the comment - which the report attributed to an unnamed person - referred to him, but added: 'I have absolutely no recollection of this, and I do not believe that it happened.' This comes after a source told The Sun Torode is in "a pretty bad way — he's feeling very fragile" since being sacked this week. Melbourne-born John moved to the UK in 1991 and started working in London restaurants including Quaglino's. It was there he met greengrocer Wallace, who provided their veg. He started cooking on This Morning in 1996 before he and Wallace began hosting the revamped MasterChef in 2005. But the host was only spoken to by a representative from legal firm Lewis Silkin at the end of June as part of the inquiry into his MasterChef co-host Gregg Wallace. A source added: 'One of the allegations is that he said the N-word while repeating Kanye's Gold Digger song during a gathering with his colleagues when filming had ended. John is adamant he would never have used the N-word and only knows the radio version of the song which says, 'Now I ain't sayin' she a gold digger, but she ain't messin' with no broke, broke'. The clean version of the song is the only one he knows. 'The person who raised the complaint didn't say anything at the time. So John only found out a few weeks ago that this issue had been raised. 'This has hit him like a ton of bricks as he does not recall it. 'He insists he would never have repeated the N-word in those lyrics because he only knows the radio edit of that song.' Those close to Torode have criticised the BBC's handling of his departure, with his representatives only being made aware his contract wasn't being renewed after the BBC press office released a statement. A source added: 'John is devastated by all of this. He is being supported by his wife Lisa and friends. They're keeping him close because he has really been struggling. 'John abhors this kind of language and does not recall ever reciting a racist slur in a lyric, or directing one to someone he considered a friend at work. 'He adored MasterChef. It was a huge part of his life. To have it all ending like this is awful.' Wallace, 60, was also officially sacked this week by the BBC and Banijay after an independent investigation was carried out into allegations of bad behaviour on the show between 2005 and 2024. A total of 45 out of 83 allegations were upheld. The majority were inappropriate sexual language. One related to unwanted touching. BBC boss Tim Davie has since broke his silence on the future of MasterChef following the scandal. He said: "I absolutely think it does, I think a great programme that's loved by audiences is much bigger than individuals. "It absolutely can survive and prosper, but we've got to make sure we're in the right place in terms of the culture of the show." The Sun revealed that the final MasterChef series, with Wallace and Torode as hosts, will air 'once the dust has settled'. Meanwhile, Torode's wife Lisa Faulkner has revealed "I don't read anything about us" as she opened up about her six-year marriage. What did the report find? FORTY-five allegations made against Gregg Wallace during his time on MasterChef, including one of "unwelcome physical contact", were found to have been substantiated. An independent report commissioned by production company Banijay assessed 83 allegations against Wallace. The report substantiated: - Twelve claims he made inappropriate jokes and innuendo; - Sixteen reports he made sexually explicit comments; - Two allegations that he made sexualised comments to or about someone; - Four complaints that he made culturally insensitive or racist comments; - Three claims that he was in a state of undress; - Seven allegations of bullying; - One allegation of unwanted touching. The allegations span from 2005 to 2024
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Line of Duty star reveals surprise career move after huge series seven update
A LINE of Duty star has revealed a surprise career move, and also her hidden talent. It comes just days after two of the beloved show's 5 A Line of Duty star has revealed their hidden talent Credit: BBC 5 Vicky McClure is perusing a career as a singer Credit: Instagram 5 Vicky is best known for playing DI Kate Fleming on Line of Duty Credit: PA 5 It comes after Line of Duty season 7 was teased this week Credit: BBC Now The star has revealed she is now heading into the music industry now. In a post on Instagram, it was confirmed that Vicky has collaborated with Sheffield-based band Reverend and the Makers. Vicky can be seen singing on the group's latest song, Haircut. Read More on Line of Duty Sharing a clip from the video for the single, which saw the actress sing, she wrote: "I'm no Whitney [Houston] but I love music. "Making this with Jon [McClure] and Rev was such a chilled experience. "All I hope is you enjoy it, sing and dance along." Fans enjoyed what they heard, with one saying: "Is there nothing this incredible woman can't do???" Most read in Drama Another added: "Such a tune!!!!! What a voice!!! You're my Whitney!" This one simply said: "Amazing!" Line of Duty stars spark new episode rumours as they reunite for night out LINE OF DUTY TEASE Vicky's news comes just days after Line of Duty fans were thrilled when two of the show's biggest stars dropped massive hints that the The show about a police anti-corruption squad weeding out bent coppers, has been a ratings hit for the BBC since it first aired in 2012. But there hasn't been a new series of the smash hit series since 2021 - with many However, this week leading men Adrian Dunbar who plays Supt Ted Hastings on the BBC one cop thriller revealed an update on season 7. 5 The news will thrill fans left disappointed by the limp ending of the police drama's last series Credit: AP The Sun exclusively revealed in April that the ratings hit would be returning for a long-awaited seventh outing in 2026, Talking this week on the Nicky Byrne podcast, actor Martin was asked whether he'd be taking part in Sport Aid next May. He replied: "I think, already, I know I'm filming next year. This will be a pretty good one this next show." Asked by Nicky if he could give him the exclusive on what it is, Martin replied: "Not on this I think most people can have a guess though." Meanwhile Radio Ulster and was also asked about Line of Duty, which is filmed in Belfast, where the radio station broadcasts from. The actor said: "We're all keeping our fingers crossed, just waiting on the BBC to make an announcement. "I know Jed's working away. And I know me and Vicky and Martin really want to do it. So hopefully next year we'll be back in Belfast and rattling around the town making a nuisance of ourselves. "The wheel is turning on that. It's just down to the BBC to make an announcement."
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Line of Duty star reveals surprise career move after huge series seven update
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A LINE of Duty star has revealed a surprise career move, and also her hidden talent. It comes just days after two of the beloved show's stars gave a HUGE series seven update. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 A Line of Duty star has revealed their hidden talent Credit: BBC 5 Vicky McClure is perusing a career as a singer Credit: Instagram 5 Vicky is best known for playing DI Kate Fleming on Line of Duty Credit: PA 5 It comes after Line of Duty season 7 was teased this week Credit: BBC Now Vicky McClure, 42, who plays Detective Inspector Kate Fleming on Line of Duty has revealed she is perusing a different career. The star has revealed she is now heading into the music industry now. In a post on Instagram, it was confirmed that Vicky has collaborated with Sheffield-based band Reverend and the Makers. Vicky can be seen singing on the group's latest song, Haircut. Sharing a clip from the video for the single, which saw the actress sing, she wrote: "I'm no Whitney [Houston] but I love music. "Making this with Jon [McClure] and Rev was such a chilled experience. "All I hope is you enjoy it, sing and dance along." Fans enjoyed what they heard, with one saying: "Is there nothing this incredible woman can't do???" Another added: "Such a tune!!!!! What a voice!!! You're my Whitney!" This one simply said: "Amazing!" Line of Duty stars spark new episode rumours as they reunite for night out LINE OF DUTY TEASE Vicky's news comes just days after Line of Duty fans were thrilled when two of the show's biggest stars dropped massive hints that the show will return next year with a seventh series. The show about a police anti-corruption squad weeding out bent coppers, has been a ratings hit for the BBC since it first aired in 2012. But there hasn't been a new series of the smash hit series since 2021 - with many fans disappointed about how it ended. However, this week leading men Martin Compston who plays DI Steve Arnott and Adrian Dunbar who plays Supt Ted Hastings on the BBC one cop thriller revealed an update on season 7. 5 The news will thrill fans left disappointed by the limp ending of the police drama's last series Credit: AP The Sun exclusively revealed in April that the ratings hit would be returning for a long-awaited seventh outing in 2026, with filming starting in the first half of the year. Talking this week on the Nicky Byrne podcast, actor Martin was asked whether he'd be taking part in Sport Aid next May. He replied: "I think, already, I know I'm filming next year. This will be a pretty good one this next show." Asked by Nicky if he could give him the exclusive on what it is, Martin replied: "Not on this I think most people can have a guess though." Meanwhile Adrian was talking on Wednesday on Radio Ulster and was also asked about Line of Duty, which is filmed in Belfast, where the radio station broadcasts from. The actor said: "We're all keeping our fingers crossed, just waiting on the BBC to make an announcement. "I know Jed's working away. And I know me and Vicky and Martin really want to do it. So hopefully next year we'll be back in Belfast and rattling around the town making a nuisance of ourselves. "The wheel is turning on that. It's just down to the BBC to make an announcement."
