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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Playing on LIV Tour 'brings out the best' in Bland
Veteran British golfer Richard Bland says that playing on the LIV Tour "brings out the best" in him. The 52-year-old from Southampton joined LIV in 2022 for their very first event in London - and, in his first three full seasons, has secured top-24 finishes in the individual standings every time he has played. After turning professional in 1996, it took Bland 25 years and 478 tournaments on the European Tour to win his first championship - the 2021 British Masters. Last week, Bland made the cut at the second major of the year, the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, finishing tied for 37th place with a final score of one over par. "My game has definitely improved since joining the LIV Tour - it had to if I'm going to compete," he told BBC South Today. "When you compete with Bryson (DeChambeau), Brooks (Koepka) and Jon Rahm week in, week out, I have to bring my best if I have any chance of competing. "Someone like Jon last week (at the PGA Championship) proved he is a top-five player in the world, so is Bryson, and to be able to go up against those guys 14 times a year will only enhance my game." Bland is the second oldest golfer in the LIV Golf League behind Phil Mickelson, and this year made headlines with an impressive albatross at LIV Mexico. The lucrative LIV Tour was launched three years ago and fractured men's professional golf by signing high-profile players from America's previously-dominant PGA Tour including Rahm, Dustin Johnson, DeChambeau, Cameron Smith and Koepka. LIV Golf is backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) - an entity controlled by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al-Saud - which is also the majority owner of Premier League football club Newcastle United. But for now, Bland's attention will be away from the LIV Tour as he looks to defend his Senior PGA title at Congressional Country Club in Maryland. Last year, he won the tournament on his senior major debut, closing with an eight-under final round of 63 for a three-shot victory at Harbor Shores. It was his first triumph since that British Masters win back in 2021. "My game is in pretty good shape right now," he said. "If I play the golf I know I can play, I am confident I can be in the hunt come Sunday [but] there are a lot of legends out here that can still play to a very high level. "I'm under no illusions that I'll just turn up and take the trophy - I'll have to play some of my stronger golf just to stand a chance and hopefully I can do that. "Whatever happens this week it's been an honour and privilege to be champion and hopefully that can continue." Last year, when he won the Senior PGA title, Bland dedicated the victory to his brother Heath, who had been diagnosed with cancer. On Instagram the two posed for a photo with the trophy once Bland had returned home, sharing a message that the cup was with its "rightful owner". "His treatment has finished now and hopefully touch wood he will be fine," Bland added. "He has a battle every day - compared to what he had to go through, me hitting a white golf ball round a course means nothing. "We all get frustrated because we care but it puts things into perspective that one poor shot is not life and death. I try to keep that close to myself and it brings me back to normality. "But I want to play well to give my family something to be positive about. If I do that then I have done my job."
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BBC News presenter's VERY rude gesture after getting tongue-tied live on air - as broadcaster accidentally leaves cameras rolling
A BBC News presenter made a shocking gesture after they found themselves tongue-tied live on air and cameras were accidentally left rolling. Wednesday's instalment of BBC South Today saw weather presenter Alexis Green report from Oxford about flooding. During the live segment, Alexis said: 'Residents here have learnt to live with flooding over the years and some say the 2007 floods were the worst they've ever experienced.' However, the presenter then seemed to muddle her words. She went on: 'Now, with a warming climate rainfall is expected to become heavier and more persistent in the future, which is why people here have taken matters into their own home - own hands - to basically protect their homes and their businesses.' Almost immediately after she finished speaking, the news presenter looked towards the side and appeared to pull a face and point towards herself, not seeming to realise the cameras were still recording. Viewers noticed Alexis' live reaction to her blunder and took to social media, some posted on X: '@AlexisGreenTV on #BBCSouthToday was on a live broadcast but her VT cut in a second too late so we saw her reaction to her word fumble earlier.' '@AlexisGreenTV we love you as much as we love live TV.' '@BBCSouthToday words just didn't flow well and it showed at the end of the edit #blooper @AlexisGreenTV.' 'People have taken matters into their own homes ha into their own hands.' 'her expressions after!!!' 'A serious subject Alexis but you did make me laugh out loud!!' It comes after j ournalist Matthew Amroliwala, 63, was caught up in the huge mishap, which saw him accidentally being placed next to a number of promotional clips being aired on the show earlier this month. The reporter handled it like a true professional as he was broadcast out alongside some videos of News Analysis Editor, Ros Atkins, 51, and BBC Culture & Media Editor Katie Razzell, 54. The video of Ros saw him talking about Radio 4's The Media Show, while Katie spoke about her new radio show. Matthew was sat in the studio and tried to communicate with his colleagues as they were played out to the viewers simultaneously. After realising what was going on, he stayed quiet and let the videos play out, staring down the lens before mouthing to a colleague off camera. Viewers noticed Alexis' live reaction to her blunder and took to social media to share their thoughts Journalist Matthew Amroliwala, 63, was involved in a huge mishap, which involved him being placed next to a number of promotional clips being aired on the show earlier this month When they were finished he chimed in: 'Welcome back. 'For those watching closely, I think you've been back for a while! 'Apologies for that. Some technical problems here in the studio but you're watching BBC News at 3:30pm. 'Let's turn to our main headlines here...'
Metro
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
BBC presenter 'flips the bird' after mistakenly believing she's not on live TV
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A BBC presenter has been caught making a rude gesture towards the camera as she mocked herself for tripping over her words. Weatherwoman Alexis Green had been reporting live from Oxford on a feature about flooding and mistakenly believed she had been taken off camera. Of course, it's not the first time a BBC newsreader has been caught doing the same while cameras were still rolling. In 2023, Maryam Moshiri apologised for a rude blunder after she had been jokingly counting down before cameras started rolling, and gave her middle finger when she got to 'one'. This time, Green made the gesture towards herself after stumbling over her words during her report. She had been saying: 'Residents here have learnt to live with flooding over the years and some say the 2007 floods were the worst they've ever experienced.' Getting a few words mixed up, she then said: 'Now, with a warming climate, rainfall is expected to become heavier and more persistent in the future which is why people here have taken matters into their own homes… han-own, own, hands.' 'Basically, to protect their homes and their businesses,' she added, appearing to look flustered. Thinking the camera had then cut to another clip, Green was caught on camera making gestures including appearing to give the finger. Of course, it didn't go unnoticed by viewers, with @Brynwales writing on X: '@AlexisGreenTV we love you as much as we love live TV.' 'I saw that too,' @OliReading replied, later sharing: '@AlexisgreenTV on #BBCSouthToday was on a live broadcast but her VT cut in a second too late so we saw her reaction to her word fumble earlier.' Sharing the clip on the platform, @Billy_runs said: '@BBCSouthToday words just didn't flow well and it showed at the end of the edit #blooper @AlexisGreenTV.' Greggy wrote: '@AlexisGreenTV don't worry, sure no one noticed.' Darren added: '@AlexisGreenTV A serious subject Alexis but you did make me laugh outloud!!' When Moshiri was caught on camera making a rude gesture as the midday news bulletin began, she apologised with the whole clip later being shared. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video She explained she had jokingly been counting down, culminating in pulling her middle finger for the number one as she larked around with the crew, and had not expected the moment to air. She wrote on X: 'So someone released the full video ! It wasn't the BBC who released this and it certainly wasn't me! But in a way I think I'm glad this is out there, as it shows I WAS having a bit of a joke with the crew during the countdown. Again, so sorry it went out on air. It was meant to be a private laugh.' As the video made its way around social media, people were in hysterics at the faux pas. 'A meme is born,' someone said, while another penned: 'I know I shouldn't laugh, but lol, what a time to be alive.' 'What a silly and unprofessional thing to do,' one viewer fumed. Moshiri had earlier apologised on X, writing: 'Hey everyone , yesterday just before the top of the hour I was joking around a bit with the team in the gallery. 'I was pretending to count down as the director was counting me down from 10-0.. including the fingers to show the number. So from 10 fingers held up to one. 'When we got to 1 I turned finger around as a joke and did not realise that this would be caught on camera. So someone released the full video !It wasn't the BBC who released this and it certainly wasn't me! But in a way I think I'm glad this is out there, as it shows I WAS having a bit of a joke with the crew during the countdown. Again, so sorry it went out on air. It was meant… — Maryam Moshiri (@BBCMaryam) December 15, 2023 Hey everyone , yesterday just before the top of the hour I was joking around a bit with the team in the gallery. I was pretending to count down as the director was counting me down from 10-0.. including the fingers to show the number. So from 10 fingers held up to one. When… — Maryam Moshiri (@BBCMaryam) December 7, 2023 'It was a private joke with the team and I'm so sorry it went out on air! It was not my intention for this to happen and I'm sorry if I offended or upset anyone. More Trending 'I wasn't ' flipping the bird' at viewers or even a person really. 'It was a silly joke that was meant for a small number of my mates.' View More » Metro has approached the BBC for comment. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. 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Scottish Sun
24-04-2025
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Hilarious moment BBC presenter mocks herself after messing up her lines live on air – leaving viewers in stitches
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the hilarious moment a BBC presenter mocked herself after messing up her lines live on air. Alexis Green was reporting live from Oxford as part of a feature about flooding when she suffered the unfortunate mind blank. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Alexis Green making a comical gesture on South Today Credit: BBC 3 It came after she stumbled over her words Credit: BBC 3 Alexis is a weather presenter for the BBC Credit: BBC Newsreader Jo Kent introduced the segment from the studio, before throwing to Alexis - who was next to the River Thames wearing a long black puffer. Her item appeared to start as planned, as she explained: "Residents here have learnt to live with flooding over the years and some say the 2007 floods were the worst they've ever experienced." But before long, the weather presenter appeared to go completely blank on her lines. "Now, with a warming climate, rainfall is expected to become heavier and more persistent in the future," she said, "which is why people here have taken matters into their own homes, hou-, own, own, hands." Getting progressively flustered, she proceeded to abort the sentence entirely, adding: "Basically, to protect their homes and their businesses." The presenter could then be seen mocking her own mistake by comically curling her lip and pointing at her head. A few seconds later, the camera cut to a prerecorded take, showing Alexis walking along the river at Osney Island, west Oxford. The broadcaster surprisingly chose to keep the blunder, which unfolded on South Today, in the iPlayer recording. TV viewers were quick to react to the word fumble on social media. One wrote: "@AlexisGreenTV we love you as much as we love live TV." BBC News presenter left red-faced over live blunder before she 'disappears' from screens during bulletin Another said: "@AlexisgreenTV on #BBCSouthToday was on a live broadcast but her VT cut in a second too late so we saw her reaction to her word fumble earlier." The blunder comes after a similar incident on BBC News earlier this month, when a weather segment went completely awry following a behind-the-scenes issue with the map graphics. Veteran presenter Louise Lear, 57, began as normal, stating: "Highs and low with the weather coming up, in fact for some today we've actually had two seasons in one day. "It was quite a chilly start in Scotland a little earlier on, in fact temperatures were as low as minus three." Turning to the screen she said: "Hopefully we'll be able to show you at some point this evening." However, the screen still displayed the moving BBC News ident graphic. Turning back to the camera, she manfully ploughed on with her broadcast, adding: "But it was a cold start in Scotland. "And then the sunshine got going and we actually saw those temperatures climbing up to highs of 23 degrees." But things got even worse when an incorrect graphic suddenly flashed up on screen. And when the right one finally did appear, Louise's face was gone. She exclaimed: "There we go! Oops, now I've disappeared. But I'll explain to you." The Sun has reached out to the BBC for comment.
The Irish Sun
24-04-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Hilarious moment BBC presenter mocks herself after messing up her lines live on air – leaving viewers in stitches
THIS is the hilarious moment a BBC presenter mocked herself after messing up her lines live on air. Alexis Green was reporting live from Oxford as part of a feature about flooding when she suffered the unfortunate mind blank. 3 Alexis Green making a comical gesture on South Today Credit: BBC 3 It came after she stumbled over her words Credit: BBC 3 Alexis is a weather presenter for the BBC Credit: BBC Newsreader Jo Kent introduced the segment from the studio, before throwing to Alexis - who was next to the River Thames wearing a long black puffer. Her item appeared to start as planned, as she explained: "Residents here have learnt to live with flooding over the years and some say the 2007 floods were the worst they've ever experienced." But before long, the weather presenter appeared to go completely blank on her lines. "Now, with a warming climate, rainfall is expected to become heavier and more persistent in the future," she said, "which is why people here have taken matters into their own homes, hou-, own, own, hands." read more tv news Getting progressively flustered, she proceeded to abort the sentence entirely, adding: "Basically, to protect their homes and their businesses." The presenter could then be seen mocking her own mistake by comically curling her lip and pointing at her head. A few seconds later, the camera cut to a prerecorded take, showing Alexis walking along the river at Osney Island, west Oxford. The broadcaster surprisingly chose to keep the blunder, which unfolded on South Today, in the iPlayer recording. Most read in News TV TV viewers were quick to react to the word fumble on social media. One wrote: "@AlexisGreenTV we love you as much as we love live TV." BBC News presenter left red-faced over live blunder before she 'disappears' from screens during bulletin Another said: "@AlexisgreenTV on #BBCSouthToday was on a live broadcast but her VT cut in a second too late so we saw her reaction to her word fumble earlier." The blunder comes after a Veteran presenter , 57 , began as normal, stating: "Highs and low with the weather coming up, in fact for some today we've actually had two seasons in one day. "It was quite a chilly start in Scotland a little earlier on, in fact temperatures were as low as minus three." Turning to the screen she said: "Hopefully we'll be able to show you at some point this evening." However, the screen still displayed the moving BBC News ident graphic. Turning back to the camera, she manfully ploughed on with her broadcast, adding: "But it was a cold start in Scotland. "And then the sunshine got going and we actually saw those temperatures climbing up to highs of 23 degrees." But things got even worse when an incorrect graphic suddenly flashed up on screen. And when the right one finally did appear, Louise's face was gone. She exclaimed: "There we go! Oops, now I've disappeared. But I'll explain to you." The Sun has reached out to the BBC for comment. BBC News' Biggest Blunders The Beeb has suffered a number of gaffes recently, here we take a look at the biggest, and funniest, mishaps to date: Maryam Moshiri Tongued-tied sports presenter BBC Look North's Newsreader BBC Breakfast's The news correspondent is Azadeh Moshiri
