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Scottish Sun
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- Scottish Sun
‘I can't believe that' – James Wade breaks etiquette in Luke Littler clash leaving darts fans fuming
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JAMES WADE shocked fans by walking off the World Matchplay stage and choosing not to conduct a live post-final Sky Sports interview. The Machine was beaten 18-13 by sensational Luke Littler, the reigning world champion, on Sunday night in Blackpool. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Luke Littler celebrated lifting the Phil Taylor Trophy on stage but Wade did not hang around for the live Sky Sports TV interview Credit: Sky Sports 5 James Wade lost a second successive major darts final to Luke Littler this year Credit: Getty 5 Littler earned £200,000 in prize money for the victory in Blackpool on Sunday night Credit: Getty It was the second time he had lost a major final to The Nuke, having been demolished 11-2 in the UK Open finale in March. The etiquette, but not protocol, is for the runners-up to receive their trophy on stage and then hang around to speak to the host broadcaster. In this case it would have been with the excellent reporter Polly James for Sky. Yet emotion clearly got the better of Wade who, once he received his silver plate off PDC chief executive Matt Porter, swiftly left the oche and went backstage. READ MORE IN DARTS LUKE OF LOVE Littler plants kiss on girlfriend Faith, 19, during World Matchplay walk-on It surprised TV viewers who were treated to an interview with Littler but not with the 42-year-old Aldershot ace, a father of two. It means, quite unusually, there were not quotes from Wade about how he played or what perhaps he could have done differently. Littler's victory, aged 18, means he replaced Wade in the history books as the youngest winner of the World Matchplay, one of the most coveted events on the calendar. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS There are no suggestions that Wade, the new world No.5, will be fined or reprimanded for his actions as there is no obligation to speak. Yet it is good form and good manners to speak to the fans and live TV audience. Or even hang around as Littler celebrated lifting the Phil Taylor Trophy in front of the Winter Gardens audience. This is exactly what Wade – a 11-time major winner – did when he lost in the UK Open showpiece occasion at Butlin's Minehead earlier this year. Once this event, which was broadcast on ITV, was over, he spoke glowingly about the teenager that had just destroyed him on the oche. Wade said back on the night of Sunday March 2: 'I'm the senior dart player, but he absolutely smashed me to bits! 'What can you do against that? He was the far superior player. Fair play to Luke. At the moment, he is comfortably the best or second best dart player in the world.' You wonder if his decision to walk away early will impact his chances of being selected by the PDC for the Premier League Darts competition in 2026. 5 Wade was surpassed as the youngest World Matchplay champion by 18-year-old Littler Credit: Getty 5 The Machine is one of the legends of the sport and is now up to No.5 in the world rankings Credit: Getty That is, of course, unless he breaks into the top four spots in the Order of Merit, in which case he would be an automatic pick for next year's Prem. His absence from the stage as the ticker-tape fell on Littler's head surprised fans, James O'Hara expressed his displeasure on social media by saying: 'I can't believe Wade left the stage before Littler even lifted the trophy!' Disappointed Tom Clayton wrote a sarcastic message on X, which said: 'Nice to see Wade stay on stage to watch Littler lift the trophy. Not! Piss poor that.' And darts fan Craig Milner commented: 'Walking off stage before Littler gets his trophy says it all about him. Bit of a p****. Well done the Nuke!' Littler – who has completed the Triple Crown set – posed for photos with his parents, management and new girlfriend Faith.
The Sun
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I met my husband when I was 19 and he was 41 – people thought it was a bad idea, but six years on we've got a kid
LOVE often blooms in unexpected ways, sometimes defying what society considers the norm. For one couple, Iyah and Rafah, their story has been a vibrant testament to finding happiness on their own terms, despite early doubts from others. 2 Iyah recently shared an update with her 840.4K TikTok followers, celebrating six years of marriage and the joy of building a family, a journey many initially questioned. Sharing a happy video of them dancing together, they wrote: 'Us six years later because my husband didn't give up pursuing me even when everyone said 'you're 41. 'Dating a 19-year-old is a bad idea.' Their relationship first captured attention due to their significant age difference. When they met, Iyah was just 19 years old, while Rafah was 41. On their TikTok page, @ rafal_and_iyah, Iyah had previously described meeting Rafah as "a dream come true." She's also openly spoken about the deeper connection that drew them together, moving past the age gap. As she explained, at 19, she already knew she wanted to get married and become a young mum. Rafah, then 41, had "wanted a family for so long," making their aspirations perfectly aligned. Iyah revealed that both of them initially worried about the age difference and how their families might react. Press sec Karoline Leavitt calls 32-yr age gap with husband 'atypical' & admits life turned into 'circus' after they met However, they ultimately decided that external opinions didn't matter, choosing instead to follow their hearts and start a family together. Now, six years into their marriage with children, they're clearly celebrating having trusted their own path despite the initial "bad idea" warnings. Their latest video gained 604k views and 319 comments after three days of being shared and many people's opinions have been divided. One person wrote: 'She was 41 and he was 19. and he was pursuing her, that's how I understood it. 2 'Now they're supposedly 47 and 25, if you can believe the story.' While a second added: 'You two look beautiful together. And I'm glad he never stopped fighting for you too!' And a third commented: 'I'm 60 and my husband is 82. We've been together since 1989. Don't judge. 'My parents reached 55 yrs before my dad's passing, he reached 67 before his mother experienced a stroke that forced her into a care home. 'Nothing can touch us. We're strong.' A-list age gap relationships that have stood the test of time Kris Jenner & Corey Gamble - 25 years The Kardashian matriarch, 69, met her younger man, 44, at a mutual friend's 40th birthday party in Ibiza. They've been together since August 2014. Sam & Aaron Taylor-Johnson - 23 years The director, 57, and actor, 34, reportedly met at a film audition in 2009, and were married by 2012. The pair share two daughters and Sam has two children from a previous marriage. Rosie-Huntington-Whiteley & Jason Statham - 20 years The model, 37, started dating actor Jason, 57, in 2010. They were wed in 2016 and have since welcomed a son and a daughter together. Catherine Zeta-Jones & Michael Douglas - 25 years Catherine, 55, was introduced to Michael, 80, a film festival in 1996 and engaged three years later. Shortly after their engagement, the couple welcomed a son and married in 2000.
Scottish Sun
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘Get him on the first flight home' say Love Island fans as they insist ‘horrid' boy needs to be AXED after steamy scenes
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE Islander Boris Vidovic has landed on the wrong side of fans who have demanded he be removed from the villa. The Casa Amor stud won his place in the main villa after striking up a potential romance with Billykiss Azeez, who brought him back with her. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Emma and Boris snuck off to the Hideaway for a secret snog in the hot tub Credit: Eroteme 6 Fans think Boris used Billykiss to get into the villa Credit: Eroteme 6 Billykiss and Boris called off their romance after disappearing from screens Credit: Eroteme However, now he's moved on with fellow Casa bombshell Emma Munro – with the pair even sneaking off to the Hideaway for some private time and a snog in the pool. He also officially broke things off with Billykiss, with the pair deciding the spark wasn't quite there for either of them. The move came as a shock to fans, who didn't understand why they suddenly cooled off, although they'd noticed they had not appeared on screen as much over the last couple of days. But fans have become convinced that Boris deliberately used Billykiss to get into the villa, using his charm on her only to ditch her once he had secured his spot. Branding him "horrid", viewers have said that he should be on the "next plane home" as they vented on X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit. "Boris used Billykiss. I was never falling for that propaganda. Get him out. #LoveIsland" wrote one. "Boris wym finally… imma make sure ur ass is on the first flight back to Slovenia," said another. "Send both boris and emma home,they made it easy for the viewers #LoveIsland" noted a third. "Boris literally pretended to like Billykiss. Horrid," noted a fourth, while a fifth said: "Boris playedddd Billykiss to get into the villa icl [I can't lie] #loveisland" To further add to the awkwardness of the situation, Billykiss and Boris are still technically coupled up, with Billykiss being left with no choice but to choose him in one of the most awkward recoupling ceremonies ever. Love Island star DUMPED after cruel twist sees 'massive character in the villa' booted off show But things are set to get even more dramatic with surprise dumping set to take place tonight, with a major player being axed from the show. A source said: 'The way this dumping played out was truly savage. It was absolutely shocking. 'This Islander has been integral to the series - they'll be talked about for years - and so to lose them was a massive moment for bosses and will be the same for viewers. 'The scenes will play out over the next few episodes.' Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2. 6 Billykiss brought Boris back into the villa from Casa Amor Credit: Eroteme 6 Boris has been branded "horrid" by viewers for his behaviour Credit: Eroteme
The Irish Sun
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
First look at Love Is Blind UK series two with Matt and Emma Willis as Netflix reveals launch date
LOVE enthusiasts Matt and Emma Willis are back with a second helping of Love Is Blind on Netflix - and fans couldn't be happier. Married Advertisement 6 The social experiment is returning for a second season on Netflix and fans are thrilled Credit: Netflix 6 Presenting duo Emma and Matt - who have been married since 2008 - are fronting the series Credit: Netflix The trailer has kept the mystery alive and has hidden the featured contestants' faces. One singleton and star of the show can be seen in the teaser saying: "It's madness. Falling in love through a wall." The official social media account revealed: "Unleash the magic, unleash the drama. Love is Blind: UK is back for season 2 on 13 August, only on Netflix." Advertisement Read more The streaming giant explained: "The UK and Ireland-based singles who want to be loved for who they are have signed up for a less-conventional approach to modern dating, and will choose someone to marry without ever meeting them. "Over several weeks, the newly engaged couples will move in together, plan their wedding and find out if their physical connection matches their strong emotional bond developed in the Pods. "When their wedding day arrives, will real-world realities and external factors push them apart, or will they marry the person they fell blindly in love with? "Hosted by Matt and Emma Willis, this series will uncover whether looks, race or age do matter, or if love really is blind." Advertisement Most read in Reality Fans commented: "It's felt like forever waiting for a new series." A second agreed: "Waiting patiently." Watch as Love Is Blind UK's Emma Willis breaks down in tears and sobs as she opens up about marriage to Matt A third penned: "SO excited." "Let's goooooo!!!!! LOVE IS BLIND UK is always breathe of fresh air. I knowwwww I won't be disappointed so fingers crossed," praised a fourth. Advertisement "Oooh, I like how you've kept their identity/faces a secret," commended another. Another happy customer wrote: "Am I the only one extremely hyped that they did not show their faces in the trailer?" "This is not a drill! Next month!!!" exclaimed another fan. Former Big Brother presenter Emma, 49, shocked fans recently when she revealed she . Advertisement The star stunned fans by revealing she was diagnosed with a She opened up to Mum-of-three Emma Love is Blind starts on August 13 on Netflix Advertisement 6 Will the contestants find love throughout the 10 episode series? Credit: Netflix 6 Singletons will choose someone to marry without ever meeting them Credit: Netflix 6 Fans are delighted that the unconventional dating show is back Credit: Netflix 6 Love is Blind: UK is back for season 2 on 13 August on Netflix Credit: Netflix Advertisement
Scottish Sun
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
First look at Love Is Blind UK series two with Matt and Emma Willis as Netflix reveals launch date
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE enthusiasts Matt and Emma Willis are back with a second helping of Love Is Blind on Netflix - and fans couldn't be happier. Married presenters Matt and Emma are returning to front the unconventional reality show which discovers whether love really is blind. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 The social experiment is returning for a second season on Netflix and fans are thrilled Credit: Netflix 6 Presenting duo Emma and Matt - who have been married since 2008 - are fronting the series Credit: Netflix The new series - complete with 10 episodes - launches on 13th August. The trailer has kept the mystery alive and has hidden the featured contestants' faces. One singleton and star of the show can be seen in the teaser saying: "It's madness. Falling in love through a wall." The official social media account revealed: "Unleash the magic, unleash the drama. Love is Blind: UK is back for season 2 on 13 August, only on Netflix." The streaming giant explained: "The UK and Ireland-based singles who want to be loved for who they are have signed up for a less-conventional approach to modern dating, and will choose someone to marry without ever meeting them. "Over several weeks, the newly engaged couples will move in together, plan their wedding and find out if their physical connection matches their strong emotional bond developed in the Pods. "When their wedding day arrives, will real-world realities and external factors push them apart, or will they marry the person they fell blindly in love with? "Hosted by Matt and Emma Willis, this series will uncover whether looks, race or age do matter, or if love really is blind." Fans commented: "It's felt like forever waiting for a new series." A second agreed: "Waiting patiently." Watch as Love Is Blind UK's Emma Willis breaks down in tears and sobs as she opens up about marriage to Matt A third penned: "SO excited." "Let's goooooo!!!!! LOVE IS BLIND UK is always breathe of fresh air. I knowwwww I won't be disappointed so fingers crossed," praised a fourth. "Oooh, I like how you've kept their identity/faces a secret," commended another. Another happy customer wrote: "Am I the only one extremely hyped that they did not show their faces in the trailer?" "This is not a drill! Next month!!!" exclaimed another fan. Former Big Brother presenter Emma, 49, shocked fans recently when she revealed she had gone under the knife for major surgery. The star stunned fans by revealing she was diagnosed with a hole in the heart. She opened up to The Sun about the unexpected surgery that 'scrambled her head', how she recovered and therapy with Busted star Matt. Mum-of-three Emma praised Matt for his support during her health ordeal and explained why her latest project with her husband is so special. Love is Blind starts on August 13 on Netflix 6 Will the contestants find love throughout the 10 episode series? Credit: Netflix 6 Singletons will choose someone to marry without ever meeting them Credit: Netflix 6 Fans are delighted that the unconventional dating show is back Credit: Netflix
