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Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Constitution Hill heading to Ireland for Punchestown Champion Hurdle 'three-match'
Constitution Hill has been declared to run at the Punchestown Festival taking his place in a Champion Hurdle 'three-match'. The former champion, undefeated under rules up to the Cheltenham Festival, has a reputation to rebuild after falling in the Champion Hurdle and again when he ran in the Aintree Hurdle at the Grand National Festival. He has a chance to atone in Friday's Boodles Champion Hurdle in which his two main rivals will State Man and Golden Ace, bringing together the last three winners of the Cheltenham Champion Hurdle. State Man and Golden Ace were part of the other drama from this year's Cheltenham clash. Following Constitution Hill's early exit, the Willie Mullins 's trained State Man appeared to be coasting to victory until he crashed out at the final flight, presenting victory to the Jeremy Scott-trainer Golden Ace. Constitution Hill will be without regular jockey Nico de Boinville who was injured in a fall at Plumpton last week. In his absence James Bowen will ride the Nicky Henderson star for the first time in public. Bowen schooled Constitution Hill, 10-11 favourite for the six runner field which also includes County Hurdle winner Kargese, on Sunday. Henderson reported: 'Constitution Hill jumped four fences on our Canter Carpet schooling strip this morning with James Bowen on top. Everything went extremely well and I couldn't be happier with his condition. 'Nothing whatsoever should be read into the fact he schooled over fences, he is definitely not going down that route, but after discussing it with Nico, Michael, James and myself we decided this was the best thing to do. It was a brave decision but they are only baby fences and we hope it works.'
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Myleene Klass has brutal three-word response as Loose Women audience member brings show to a halt with shock interruption
Myleene Klass had a brutal three-word response after a Loose Women audience member brought Monday's show to a halt with a shock interruption. The 47-year-old, Jane Moore, 62, Linda Robson, 67, and Brenda Edwards, 56, got onto the topic of signing a five-year marriage contract. Anchor host Jane revealed that 15 per cent said yes and 85 per cent said no to the idea. Myleene shared that she doesn't think it's a very good idea and believes that you shouldn't get married without a prenup, which then led onto Brenda talking about her opinions on if having a break can lead to a better relationship. As Brenda confessed: 'I did try that once,' a mobile phone went off and the panel went quiet. Myleene swiped: 'It's the lawyers!' The 47-year-old, Jane Moore, 62, Linda Robson, 67, and Brenda Edwards, 56, got onto the topic of signing a five-year marriage contract - when someone's phone went off in the audience Brenda burst into laughter before adding: 'Be careful what you say!' The lawyers are calling...' 'What have I said?!' Myleene shot back. Moments later, Jane said: 'I think we've sorted out the phone. 'That's the perils of live television we were talking about earlier!' It comes after Loose Women was cancelled last week in a schedule shake-up. The beloved panel programme usually airs from 12.30pm to 1pm every Monday to Friday. But last Friday viewers were shocked to discover that it would not air. Instead, ITV 's This Morning ran an extended programme from 10am to 1pm with hosts Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond. At the end of Thursday's instalment, Jane Moore said: 'That's it for today and the rest of the week. The beloved panel programme, Loose Women, usually airs from 12.30pm to 1pm every weekday but Jane Moore (pictured) broke the news that this would not be the case on Friday 'We'll be off air tomorrow because of the racing and we're back next week with Vanessa Williams, Michael Brandon and Victoria Derbyshire.' From 1pm to 1.20pm, ITV Lunchtime news broadcast, followed by regional news. Then, horse racing coverage dominated the channel between 1.30pm and 4pm at Sandown and Perth. It's not the first time Loose Women's schedule has been disrupted due to horse racing. Earlier this month, the Grand National Festival at Aintree took over the network for two days. This Morning was extended by 30 minutes, and hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard stayed on air until 1pm instead of 12:30pm. Loose Women fans were unlucky as the beloved lunchtime talk show was taken off the air on both days to make room for live racing coverage. The popular programme was also cancelled last month (March 26). Anchor of the programme Ruth Langsford announced the news at the end of Tuesday 25's instalment of the programme. Instead The Chancellor's Statement was broadcast. Ruth told viewers: 'We've got to go unfortunately! We'd love to stay for the afternoon... 'We're not here tomorrow either because of the spring statement. I'm sure you're all looking forward to that!'
Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Huge daytime TV show CANCELLED in schedule shake-up set to leave fans furious
A huge daytime TV show has been cancelled in a schedule shake-up set to leave fans furious. The beloved panel programme, Loose Women, usually airs from 12.30pm to 1pm every weekday. It features familiar faces including Charlene White, Coleen Nolan and Ruth Langsford discussing hot topics and interviewing stars. However, today (Friday) viewers may be disappointed to discover that Loose Women will not air. Instead, ITV 's This Morning will run an extended programme from 10am to 1pm with hosts Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond. At the end of yesterday's instalment, Jane Moore said: 'That's it for today and the rest of the week. 'We'll be off air tomorrow because of the racing and we're back next week with Vanessa Williams, Michael Brandon and Victoria Derbyshire.' From 1pm to 1.20pm, ITV Lunchtime news will broadcast, followed by regional news. Then, horse racing coverage will dominate the channel between 1.30pm and 4pm at Sandown and Perth. However, this isn't the first time Loose Women's schedule has been disrupted due to horse racing. Earlier this month, the Grand National Festival at Aintree took over the network for two days. This Morning was extended by 30 minutes, and hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard stayed on air until 1pm instead of 12:30pm. Loose Women fans were unlucky as the beloved lunchtime talk show was taken off the air on both days to make room for live racing coverage. The popular programme was also cancelled last month (March 26). Anchor of the programme Ruth Langsford announced the news at the end of Tuesday 25's instalment of the programme. Instead The Chancellor's Statement was broadcast. 'We're not here tomorrow either because of the spring statement. I'm sure you're all looking forward to that!'
Scottish Sun
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
CBB's Chris Hughes quits ITV job after pay row and is replaced by I'm A Celeb star
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Celebrity Big Brother star Chris Hughes quit his ITV Racing job after a row over pay. The former Love Island star, 32, is a lifelong horse racing fan and landed a dream job on ITV Racing in 2019, during which he co-hosted the channel's coverage of huge race meetings, including the Cheltenham Festival and Royal Ascot. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Chris Hughes at the Cheltenham Festival Credit: PA 2 I'm a Celeb's Sam Quek during a windy ITV Racing broadcast at Aintree Credit: ITV He was a regular presenter of ITV Racing's Social Stable, alongside Oli Bell, 37, who remains a host on the channel. Earlier this month, Oli was co-presenting the Social Stable at Aintree's Grand National Festival alongside one of ITV Racing's newest recruits, former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star Sam Quek. A source said: "Chris had a dream job on ITV Racing, but things turned sour after his ITV wouldn't up his pay. He wasn't paid what he thought he was owed. "He had a great rapport with Oli in the Social Stable, and ITV Racing viewers have been left wondering where he went. "It will have hit Chris hard to see ITV Racing's Social Stable move on with Sam taking the reins alongside Oli. "But he was in great spirits at Aintree, just days ahead of his Celebrity Big Brother stint." Chris's rep had no comment, ITV were also contacted for comment. Chris is still a regular at British racecourses, and was decked out in clothing brand House of Cavani's luxury suits throughout this year's Cheltenham Festival in March. During the four-day event, Chris told how he hadn't missed a Cheltenham Festival since he was 12 years old. Following the event, some fans took to Chris' Instagram to question why he hadn't been presenting on ITV Racing, and called for his return. Chris Hughes goes in an ice bath after losing ITV tipping competition One fan wrote: "Why are you not on itv - even my 79 year old mum asked where you were ! Terrible as you are so knowledgeable on racing" Chris replied: "tell your 79 year old mother, I shall grace her television screen soon" Another posted: "Why aren't you on the show with Ollie ?? X" One of Chris' supporters wrote: "Why you not at ITV anymore?" Chris was a runner at the Grand National Festival at Aintree in early April, where his fellow CBB housemate Chesney Hawkes, 53, was also in attendance, just days before the pair entered the iconic abode.
The Sun
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
CBB's Chris Hughes quits ITV job after pay row and is replaced by I'm A Celeb star
Celebrity Big Brother star Chris Hughes quit his ITV Racing job after a row over pay. The former Love Island star, 32, is a lifelong horse racing fan and landed a dream job on ITV Racing in 2019, during which he co-hosted the channel's coverage of huge race meetings, including the Cheltenham Festival and Royal Ascot. 2 He was a regular presenter of ITV Racing 's Social Stable, alongside Oli Bell, 37, who remains a host on the channel. Earlier this month, Oli was co-presenting the Social Stable at Aintree's Grand National Festival alongside one of ITV Racing's newest recruits, former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star Sam Quek. A source said: "Chris had a dream job on ITV Racing, but things turned sour after his ITV wouldn't up his pay. He wasn't paid what he thought he was owed. "He had a great rapport with Oli in the Social Stable, and ITV Racing viewers have been left wondering where he went. "It will have hit Chris hard to see ITV Racing's Social Stable move on with Sam taking the reins alongside Oli. "But he was in great spirits at Aintree, just days ahead of his Celebrity Big Brother stint." Chris's rep had no comment, ITV were also contacted for comment. Chris is still a regular at British racecourses, and was decked out in clothing brand House of Cavani's luxury suits throughout this year's Cheltenham Festival in March. During the four-day event, Chris told how he hadn't missed a Cheltenham Festival since he was 12 years old. Following the event, some fans took to Chris' Instagram to question why he hadn't been presenting on ITV Racing, and called for his return. Chris Hughes goes in an ice bath after losing ITV tipping competition One fan wrote: "Why are you not on itv - even my 79 year old mum asked where you were ! Terrible as you are so knowledgeable on racing" Chris replied: "tell your 79 year old mother, I shall grace her television screen soon" Another posted: "Why aren't you on the show with Ollie ?? X" One of Chris' supporters wrote: "Why you not at ITV anymore?" Chris was a runner at the Grand National Festival at Aintree in early April, where his fellow CBB housemate Chesney Hawkes, 53, was also in attendance, just days before the pair entered the iconic abode.
