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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
BGT star fuels fix claims as he reveals he was told what to perform in devastating semi-final loss
A BRITAIN'S Got Talent star has fuelled fix claims after suggesting he was told what to perform in the semi-final - before failing to progress to the next round. It comes after he teased he could well still secure a spot in the ITV show final Advertisement 6 Britain's Got Talent's Max Fox has sparked speculation of a show 'fix' Credit: Instagram / @bgt 6 He failed to get through to the final after performing My Way for a second time Credit: ITV 6 The Blackpool lad suggested he was told what to sing in the semi final stage Credit: Instagram / @maxfoxuk Vocalist when he begged head judge Simon Cowell to let him get up on stage. He cheekily s After he attracted Yet he missed out on a place in the final, coming second in the public vote, after belting out My Way for a second time, but adding a twist. Advertisement read more bgt His near miss came despite the fact his tune had Simon and Amanda on their feet for a standing ovation. Now Max has taken to his Instagram grid to hint he was given advice on what to belt out. In a text post, he wrote: "I took the advice ... but haven't shown you the best of me yet. "After 19 years of trying I finally had my moment. I got the Golden Buzzer, the public rallied behind me, and I had stepped into the semi final ready to show something new. Advertisement Most read in Reality "But I was advised - by people who know this industry inside out - to revisit My Way. Britain's Got Talent fans left fuming as Golden Buzzer twist is revealed "And of course, I took their expert advice. "After all, they've shaped careers and know what works on a stage like that. But deep down I knew I had much more to give. I still do." Max continued: "All I've ever wanted is to show people the very best version of me - and I don't feel like I've done that yet. Not fully. Advertisement "If the wildcard's still up for grabs I'm ready. No safety nets this time - just the performance I've been waiting my whole life to give. "I'm ready to double 160million views and give the performance of my life." BGT's Best Golden Buzzer Moments BGT have handed out many Golden Buzzer's over the years, can you remember some of the most famous Loren Allred - Loren Allred, 32, from Brooklyn, New York jetted to London to audition after recording the vocals for The Greatest Showman. The stunning singer got a standing ovation and a Golden Buzzer from the judges as she delivered a stirring rendition of Never Enough from the popular film. Loren came out on stage and revealed to the judges they would have heard her voice many times before that moment. "I was hired to record the vocals for The Greatest Showman as a guide for the actors to know how to sing the songs," she explained. Loren then revealed actress Rebecca Ferguson was so stunned by her singing that she decided to let her vocals be heard in the movie. "So she lip-synced," Loren said. Chicken Shed Theatre Company - Comprised of individuals aged between 5 and 37, the group was set up to welcome anyone irrespective of background to get up on stage and perform and fulfil their dream. Chicken Shed prides itself on accepting anyone and does not hold auditions to make the group a safe and inclusive space. The group wowed as they performed Wonder by Naughty Boy featuring Emeli Sande. It meant that Alesha wasted no time as she decided to hit her golden buzzer for the young performers. She told them it was her "honour" to reward their inclusiveness with her golden buzzer. The Dancing Granny - Granny Paddy Jones and her professional partner Niko Espinosa first hit headlines when they won the Spanish talent show Tú sí que vales in 2009, before going on to appear on Britain's Got Talent in 2014 where they came ninth. Amanda Holden was so impressed with Paddy that she gave her the Golden Buzzer, which sent them straight through to the semi-finals. But things took a worrying turn when Paddy cracked a rib while rehearsing a new move and her place on the show was under doubt. She was given the all-clear to perform in the end but didn't quite live up to expectations. Bars and Melody - They will forever be remembered for their anti-bullying song on the talent show. Bars and Melody were first seen on the 2014 series of Britain's Got Talent, getting shuttled into the semi-finals when Simon Cowell pressed his Golden Buzzer. They made it to the final thanks to a performance of I'll Be Missing You but lost out on the crown to Collabro. These days Charlie Lenehan - known as Melody - is covered in tattoos, with inkings on his neck, arms and chest. But he is as close as ever to co-star Leondre Devries - who is Bars - with the pair seen enjoying themselves in exotic locations all over the world. He finished off his message with a red Emoji love heart. The Sun has gone to BGT for comment. Advertisement HUGE HINT? It isn't the first time the Blackpool lad has hinted he could feature in the final despite falling at the semi final hurdle. In another Instagram post he teased fans: "This might be the end of BGT for now… or maybe not - wildcard, anyone?' He finished by writing: 'But whatever happens next, I'm excited for the future and all the magic still to come. The dream's not over, it's only just beginning.' Reacting to his post, Britain's Got Talent fans told the act they'd vote for him as the Wild Card. Advertisement One person wrote: 'If there was justice you would definitely the wildcard but overall you've come a long way this is just the beginning of something big for you Max.' A second penned: 'I'd defo vote for the wild card, you were absolutely amazing last night, so proud of you.' FAN FURY Max's post comes as BGT fans have The ITV programme has seen a schedule shake-up this year with semi-final shows airing on Saturday nights as opposed to stretched across one week. Advertisement But that isn't the only format change to rock the talent contest. This year, during the live semi-finals, each judge has been given a golden buzzer which they are allowed to press once. Any act that receives the buzzer advances straight through to the final and does not face the public vote. In previous years, the act with the most viewer votes advances to the final with the acts in second and third place then standing before the judges as they each pick one of the two to send through to the final. Advertisement However, the introduction of the live golden buzzer has not gone down well with fans - Now, they are calling for the feature to be axed for next year in a stark move. 6 Max was initially given a Golden Buzzer by Amanda Holden Credit: Instagram / @bgt 6 Yet he told he was advised by 'people who know this industry inside out' to perform My Way for a second time at the semi stage Credit: Instagram / @maxfoxuk Advertisement 6 He has teased a wildcard could be 'up for grabs' Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Britain's Got Talent fans left fuming as Golden Buzzer twist is revealed minutes into the show
FANS of Britain's Got Talent were left absolutely fuming as the latest twist was revealed. Ant and Dec once again took to the airwaves once again for the live semi-final show on ITV. 6 KSI joined the judges panel for tonight's BGT live semi-final show 6 He was last seen in the auditions stage when he filled in Credit: ITV 6 Viewers were fuming that he was not given his own red buzzer sign Credit: ITV The presenting duo introduced the judges who made a grand entrance walking through the sliding doors at the back of the stage. Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli confidently walked out to a cheering audience. The quartet were joined by a very special guest in the form of Some viewers were quick to point out that producers did not give the internet personality his own red buzzer or the large 'x' sign on either the panel desk or on top of the stage like the other judges READ MORE ON BGT Taking to X - formerly known as Twitter - one viewer claimed: "OOPS-They've forgotten to add a buzzer sign for KSI!" A second noted: "KSI looks out of place sitting next to Alesha. They should've given him his own buzzer sign and extend the desk just for a week. While a third said: "Poor KSI doesn't even have his own buzzer on the panel. Bless him!" However, Most read in News TV The influencer would receive the honour of being the judge who is able to choose golden buzzer act for the evening. This means an act of his choice would be sent directly to the grand final of Britain's Got Talent. Britain's Got Talent branded a 'fix' by fuming viewers after 'wrong act' gets through to finals However, viewers slammed the twist as being somewhat predictable as they claimed it was a 'fix'. Another angry fan commented: " #bgt KSI here to add another gold buzzer sigh "Like we didn't see KSI being given the Buzzer, f**, we all saw that coming," wrote someone else. As a sixth stated: "SO KSI is back and it's his week for the golden Buzzer-Evening everyone!," along with a sarcastic GIF. BGT's Best Golden Buzzer Moments BGT have handed out many Golden Buzzer's over the years, can you remember some of the most famous Loren Allred - Loren Allred, 32, from Brooklyn, New York jetted to London to audition after recording the vocals for The Greatest Showman. The stunning singer got a standing ovation and a Golden Buzzer from the judges as she delivered a stirring rendition of Never Enough from the popular film. Loren came out on stage and revealed to the judges they would have heard her voice many times before that moment. "I was hired to record the vocals for The Greatest Showman as a guide for the actors to know how to sing the songs," she explained. Loren then revealed actress Rebecca Ferguson was so stunned by her singing that she decided to let her vocals be heard in the movie. "So she lip-synced," Loren said. Chicken Shed Theatre Company - Comprised of individuals aged between 5 and 37, the group was set up to welcome anyone irrespective of background to get up on stage and perform and fulfil their dream. Chicken Shed prides itself on accepting anyone and does not hold auditions to make the group a safe and inclusive space. The group wowed as they performed Wonder by Naughty Boy featuring Emeli Sande. It meant that Alesha wasted no time as she decided to hit her golden buzzer for the young performers. She told them it was her "honour" to reward their inclusiveness with her golden buzzer. The Dancing Granny - Granny Paddy Jones and her professional partner Niko Espinosa first hit headlines when they won the Spanish talent show Tú sí que vales in 2009, before going on to appear on Britain's Got Talent in 2014 where they came ninth. Amanda Holden was so impressed with Paddy that she gave her the Golden Buzzer, which sent them straight through to the semi-finals. But things took a worrying turn when Paddy cracked a rib while rehearsing a new move and her place on the show was under doubt. She was given the all-clear to perform in the end but didn't quite live up to expectations. Bars and Melody - They will forever be remembered for their anti-bullying song on the talent show. Bars and Melody were first seen on the 2014 series of Britain's Got Talent, getting shuttled into the semi-finals when Simon Cowell pressed his Golden Buzzer. They made it to the final thanks to a performance of I'll Be Missing You but lost out on the crown to Collabro. These days Charlie Lenehan - known as Melody - is covered in tattoos, with inkings on his neck, arms and chest. But he is as close as ever to co-star Leondre Devries - who is Bars - with the pair seen enjoying themselves in exotic locations all over the world. While a seventh sarcastically posted: '"Kindly' as though it was off the cuff and not totally planned or agreed who he'll give it too." And another added: "So I think we can guess who will get that. Same as Alesha's gold buzzer last week. Fix." 6 Ant and Dec revealed that KSI would possess the power of the Golden Buzzer Credit: ITV 6 This means an act of his choice would be sent straight through to the grand final Credit: ITV 6 Some viewers claimed the twist was somewhat predictable as they labelled it as a 'fix' Credit: ITV Britain's Got Talent continues on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Black Buffalo Appoints Loren Eggleton as Chief Financial Officer
CHICAGO, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Buffalo Inc., the leading modern alternative to traditional smokeless tobacco for adult consumers, is proud to announce the appointment of Loren Eggleton as Chief Financial Officer. A seasoned finance executive, Eggleton brings over two decades of experience leading high-growth companies through transformative milestones across public and private markets. Eggleton joins Black Buffalo at a pivotal stage of expansion. He will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial strategy, operations, and capital structure as it scales its retail footprint, strengthens its omnichannel presence, and deepens investments in R&D, compliance, and supply chain infrastructure. "Loren brings an exceptional level of financial experience, professionalism, and cultural fit to Black Buffalo," said Matthew Hanson, Chief Growth Officer of Black Buffalo, "Black Buffalo continues to attract very high-quality talent like Loren, who has proven to be immediately and positively impactful on the company and its continued rapid growth." Prior to joining Black Buffalo, Eggleton served as the inaugural CFO at AppHarvest, where he played a critical role in the company's journey from a 13-person startup to a publicly traded business on the Nasdaq. During his tenure, he led a successful merger at a $1 billion valuation, raised over $1 billion in financing, scaled the finance organization to support 1,000 employees, and oversaw key areas such as accounting, FP&A, treasury, investor relations, and IT. His expertise spans capital raising, private equity, due diligence, financial modeling, and ERP implementation, among other core finance functions. "It's an exciting time to join Black Buffalo, and I'm thrilled to take on the role of Chief Financial Officer," said Eggleton. "I'm impressed by the company's progress and look forward to playing a key part in its future growth." About Black Buffalo Founded in 2015, Black Buffalo has created America's leading smokeless tobacco alternative products, backed by over 25,000 hours of research and development. The Company is a 3-time recipient of the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America award (most recently in 2024), and Black Buffalo has won major Best New Product awards from the convenience trade. Black Buffalo smokeless tobacco alternative products are sold in-store and online. To learn more about Black Buffalo, visit the Company's website or use the Company's store locator to find Black Buffalo products at a local retailer near you. Interested retailers may contact wholesale@ to learn more about Black Buffalo. Certain Black Buffalo smokeless tobacco alternative products contain pharmaceutical-grade, tobacco-derived nicotine, which is an addictive chemical, and all of Black Buffalo's products are intended for adults aged 21 and older who are consumers of nicotine or tobacco. Black Buffalo's Forward-Looking Statements Any projections or other estimates herein are forward-looking statements and are based upon certain assumptions that Black Buffalo Inc. ("Black Buffalo," the "Company," "we," "us," "our," "ours," et. al as noted in context herein) has deemed reasonable. Financial, market, economic or legal conditions, the performance of the Company, regulatory developments, and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements herein. The business and prospects of the Company may have changed materially since the date hereof. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein include, without limitation: (i) the contraction or lack of growth of markets in which we compete and in which our products are sold, (ii) unexpected increases in our expenses, including manufacturing expenses, (iii) delays or cancellations in spending by our suppliers or customers, (iv) delayed action on or issuance of marketing denied orders in response to our Premarket Tobacco Product Applications, or other negative actions taken by, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and (v) the impact of pandemics or natural disasters on our sourcing operations and supply chain. Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Black Buffalo Media ContactsJeffery David (JD), Co-Founder + Chief Brand Officerjd@ Hanson, Chief Growth Officermatthew@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Black Buffalo Inc.
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
I saved thousands making a DIY fence using FREE pallets – it keeps the dogs off the grass & people say it ‘looks mint'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SAVVY mum has saved herself thousands of pounds by making her very own DIY fence. Using wooden pallets that Loren got for free, she was able to create a gorgeous fence - and many think it 'looks mint'. 2 A DIY fan has revealed the step-by-step process of creating her pallet fence Credit: TikTok@lorenbodymatters 2 Not only did Loren save thousands of pounds by making the fence herself, but it'll even stop her dogs going on her grass too Credit: TikTok@lorenbodymatters The mother explained that she also used B&Q buys to create the new fence, which will keep her dogs off of her grass. The savvy woman, who is on a mission to get her garden looking summer-ready, took to social media to document the process of building her pallet fence, leaving many totally stunned. Showing off the step-by-step of her 'little garden project', Loren shared: 'I've been saying for years I want to stop the dogs ruining the grass. So I decided to build my own fence out of pallets.' The content creator revealed that her neighbour got her the pallets from his work for free. She began by digging and levelling out the garden and followed this by cutting the pallets to size. Loren then put the pallets in place and cemented them down to ensure they were secure. Following this, she used purse-friendly wood that she nabbed from B&Q to place on top of the fence, 'to give it a nice edge' and she even created a functional gate too. Following this, Loren gave the fence a glow up with the Cuprinol Garden Shade paint in the shade Urban Slate, which she already has on her other fences. If you're a fan of the colour of this paint, you can pick it up from B&Q, Toolstation, Screwfix and Wickes, just to name a few. Showing off her gorgeous new fence, which we think looks fabulous, Loren beamed: 'No more dogs on grass.' I have a huge garden & couldn't afford the privacy fence quotes so built one myself with my dad's help - it's 420ft long She later praised the money-saving fence and added: 'Absolutely loved doing this makeover, saved a good few [thousand pounds] doing it myself!' Reflecting on the DIY process, Loren acknowledged: 'It's been a good project and it's kept me busy after losing one of my dogs. 'Still some bits to do on it but I'm so happy with the results.' How high can a garden fence be? Despite what many people think a garden fence can be as high as 100m but you need to get planning permission for any fence taller than 2m. Any fence under 2m does not need planning permission. However, there are some complications to this. If you are thinking about front garden fences, restrictions state that fences alongside a driveway can be a maximum of 1m or 3ft. You would need to get planning permission for putting a trellis on a fence of 2m. But, if any plant that you grow on that trellis exceeds 2m, you do not need to obtain a permit for the growing plant. DIY fans beam The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @lorenbodymatters, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly amassed 55,300 views. Not only this, but it's also amassed 1,473 likes, 124 comments and 384 saves. DIY fans were impressed with Loren's fence and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this. Absolutely cracking job TIkTok user One person said: 'Looks mint.' Another added: 'Great job. Looks fab.' Garden features that add the most value to a house A well-kept garden can add anywhere between 5-20% to the value of a property. carried out a study and consulted 36 estate agents, garden designers and property professionals from across the UK. And the experts revealed the garden feature which adds the most value to a property is a shed. Shed - 82% Patio or paving - 76% Secure fencing, walls or gates - 72% Outdoor lighting - 66% Sturdy decking - 62% Water features eg. fountain or pond - 58% Modern garden furniture - 54% Artificial lawn/grass - 40% A third commented: 'Great use for the pallets and looks good.' Not only this, but another DIY enthusiast chimed in: 'Absolutely cracking job.' As well as this, someone else beamed: 'This is an amazing idea.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Sun
13-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
I saved thousands making a DIY fence using FREE pallets – it keeps the dogs off the grass & people say it ‘looks mint'
A SAVVY mum has saved herself thousands of pounds by making her very own DIY fence. Using wooden pallets that Loren got for free, she was able to create a gorgeous fence - and many think it 'looks mint'. 2 2 The mother explained that she also used B&Q buys to create the new fence, which will keep her dogs off of her grass. The savvy woman, who is on a mission to get her garden looking summer-ready, took to social media to document the process of building her pallet fence, leaving many totally stunned. Showing off the step-by-step of her 'little garden project ', Loren shared: 'I've been saying for years I want to stop the dogs ruining the grass. So I decided to build my own fence out of pallets.' The content creator revealed that her neighbour got her the pallets from his work for free. She began by digging and levelling out the garden and followed this by cutting the pallets to size. Loren then put the pallets in place and cemented them down to ensure they were secure. Following this, she used purse-friendly wood that she nabbed from B&Q to place on top of the fence, 'to give it a nice edge' and she even created a functional gate too. Following this, Loren gave the fence a glow up with the Cuprinol Garden Shade paint in the shade Urban Slate, which she already has on her other fences. If you're a fan of the colour of this paint, you can pick it up from B&Q, Toolstation, Screwfix and Wickes, just to name a few. Showing off her gorgeous new fence, which we think looks fabulous, Loren beamed: 'No more dogs on grass.' I have a huge garden & couldn't afford the privacy fence quotes so built one myself with my dad's help - it's 420ft long She later praised the money-saving fence and added: 'Absolutely loved doing this makeover, saved a good few [thousand pounds] doing it myself!' Reflecting on the DIY process, Loren acknowledged: 'It's been a good project and it's kept me busy after losing one of my dogs. 'Still some bits to do on it but I'm so happy with the results.' How high can a garden fence be? Despite what many people think a garden fence can be as high as 100m but you need to get planning permission for any fence taller than 2m. Any fence under 2m does not need planning permission. However, there are some complications to this. If you are thinking about front garden fences, restrictions state that fences alongside a driveway can be a maximum of 1m or 3ft. You would need to get planning permission for putting a trellis on a fence of 2m. But, if any plant that you grow on that trellis exceeds 2m, you do not need to obtain a permit for the growing plant. DIY fans beam The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ lorenbodymatters, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly amassed 55,300 views. Not only this, but it's also amassed 1,473 likes, 124 comments and 384 saves. DIY fans were impressed with Loren's fence and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this. Absolutely cracking job TIkTok user One person said: 'Looks mint.' Another added: 'Great job. Looks fab.' Garden features that add the most value to a house A well-kept garden can add anywhere between 5-20% to the value of a property. carried out a study and consulted 36 estate agents, garden designers and property professionals from across the UK. And the experts revealed the garden feature which adds the most value to a property is a shed. Shed - 82% Patio or paving - 76% Secure fencing, walls or gates - 72% Outdoor lighting - 66% Sturdy decking - 62% Water features eg. fountain or pond - 58% Modern garden furniture - 54% Artificial lawn/grass - 40% A third commented: 'Great use for the pallets and looks good.' Not only this, but another DIY enthusiast chimed in: 'Absolutely cracking job.' As well as this, someone else beamed: 'This is an amazing idea.'
