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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Awkward moment Richard Wilkins is mistaken for Hollywood star while reporting in London - and you won't believe his response
Richard Wilkins was left frustrated this week after fans interrupted a live field report he was conducting and mistook him for his famous Hollywood lookalike. The veteran Today show reporter, 70, was covering the Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning premiere in London, when some locals enthusiastically greeted him - but confused with a Baywatch star. 'Hey, it's David Hasselhoff!' the fans yelped. An annoyed Wilkins did not mince words when reprimanding them for interrupting his report. 'Hey, will you give us a break for five minutes, please?' Wilkins asked. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Richard Wilkins AM (@richardwilkins) The fans later shared the clip to social media and captioned it with: 'Best feeling in the world meeting your idol.' The clip caught the attention of Wilkins himself, who responded with a cheeky comment. 'Don't hassle the Hoff,' Wilkins commented. 'Midnight live crosses can be challenging!' Wilkins and David Hasselhoff, 72, share a striking resemblance, with both sporting tall frames, broad shoulders, and trademark coiffed brunette hair. They both share a charismatic on-screen presence and showbiz longevity into their 70s. It comes after Wilkins shared a very surprising photo with notorious fan of heights Tom Cruise. The Channel Nine entertainment reporter shared an image of himself posing alongside the Hollywood superstar in London as they discussed his latest film Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning. What caught the eye of many is the size disparity between the two men, with Wilkins appearing to tower over the 62-year-old Cruise. The perspective of the photo, with Wilkins more in the foreground, does exaggerate the height difference between the two, although the Today star is quite a bit taller. Richard cuts an imposing figure at 1.88m (or 6'1") while Tom stands at a reported 1.7m (5'6"). 'Tom looks like he's come out of a Kinder Surprise egg,' one follower joked. Alluding to the strange perspective of the image, another offered: 'That photo doesn't look right - I know Tom Cruise is short but the photo looks distorted somehow?'
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Awkward moment Richard Wilkins is mistaken for David Hasselhoff during live cross from London
Richard Wilkins had an awkward exchange with a fan while trying to do a live cross to the Today show from the UK. The seasoned entertainment editor was in London this past week for the premiere of Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning when a fan named mistook him for Baywatch star David Hasselhoff. 'Best feeling in the world meeting your idol,' the fan named Noah Knight wrote on Instagram as he shared a video of the encounter. In the clip, Noah could be heard fanboying over 'David Hasselhoff' as he continuously yelled the actor's name in Wilkins' direction. Today producers then stepped in, asking the fan to stop heckling their star reporter. 'Sorry guys, we're trying to work here,' one producer said, with another adding, 'That's very disrespectful.' Wilkins also urged the fan to quiet down so they could film. 'Will you give us a break for five minutes, please?' he asked. After the awkward exchange, the 70-year-old reporter took to Instagram to comment on the video, which has since gained some traction on social media. 'Don't hassle the Hoff!!' Wilkins joked in the comments section, as his Today Extra colleague David Campbell teased, 'Loved it when you were on Knight Rider.' Showing he was a good port about it all, Wilkins 'liked' the video and also shared the clip on his Instagram page. 'Midnight live crosses can be challenging! ... post red carpet Global premiere of Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning,' he wrote in the caption. Wilkins is actually good friends with the Baywatch star. During the actor's visit to Australia in 2019 to film a commercial for ANZ, they sat down for lunch at the Today star's Sydney home. 'It's amazing, actually, to be back in Sydney because I have such a history here,' Hasselhoff told Wilkins in footage captured by the Today cameras. 'I was one of the only persons to do a wave runner ride underneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge when we did Baywatch here.' That wasn't his only encounter with the iconic landmark, revealing that he also proposed to wife Hayley Roberts there after doing the Bridge Climb in 2012, which was just one of his many proposals to Roberts. 'We didn't really think about getting married,' said the actor. 'I proposed to her on the Sydney Harbour Bridge at the top, I proposed to her with a charging elephant, I proposed to her at Cape Town, and then I really proposed to her (during a beach picnic in Malibu) because it was the first time I could actually get down on my knees and say, 'I love you. Will you marry me?' from the heart. And when she said 'Yes' – because she's 27 years younger – I was blown away.' The pair were married in Puglia, Italy, in July 2018. Hasselhoff was previously married to Baywatch co-star Pamela Bach from 1989 to 2006. Bach, who shared two daughters with the actor, sadly died in March this year.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Richard Wilkins cowers and covers his face as he conquers his greatest fear during Today show broadcast in Dubai
A very brave Richard Wilkins stepped up and conquered his greatest fear this week. The veteran Nine entertainment guru, 70, was on the scene in Dubai on Thursday, where the Today show is broadcasting this week. After discovering Richard's apparent fear of heights, Today host Karl Stefanovic said there was only one thing for it - to send Richard 300 meters into the air. A segment, titled 'Where in Dubai is Dickie, featured Richard reporting from the Dubai Balloon - a tethered balloon located at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai. The eye-catching tourist attraction which rises vertically to 300 metres, offers panoramic views of the stunning Dubai skyline. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Dickie was a little bit upset with Sarah [Abo, Today co-host] for questioning his ability or inability to go to any height, so we thought we'd send him into a hot air balloon today,' Karl said. The segment then cut to Richard, standing nervously on the viewing platform in the balloon. Clearly out of his comfort zone, Richard clung tightly to a railing as he sheepishly began speaking. 'Good evening, it might almost be time to say "Dubai"' Richard said. 'As you know, I'm not great with heights, so this really is a once-in-a-lifetime thing for me. 'But yes, this is the Dubai Balloon, which is moored to the ground, I'm happy to report!' Ever the consummate professional, Richard soldiered on in spite of his pulse-raising fear, as the camera panned around to show a remarkable Dubai skyline. 'It goes up 300 metres in the air which is the height of a 100 storey building, no less,' he added. 'Even for someone like me, Karl and Sarah, who is not a fan of getting up in the air like this, it really is something pretty special.' The camera then cut back to Richard who could be seen cowering on his knees as he continued to deliver his report. 'You can see how brave I'm being, up there getting a view of all the sights and sounds of Dubai,' he said, covering his eyes in fear. Richard's display tickled Karl, who could not help but giggle at his colleague's predicament. Co-host Sarah, meanwhile, praised Richard for his bravery. 'I'm so proud of you, Dickie. you're doing so well,' she said as Karl continued to guffaw. 'You're a funny man,' Karl said to Richard between chuckles. Fans were also quick to praise Richard on social media for facing his fears. 'Nice one, Dickie,' one fan commented. 'I can't stand on a step ladder even.' Another suggested that it was cruel to put the Nine star in such a precarious position. 'I'd be just the same Dickie. They shouldn't be taking the mickey out of you,' they wrote. Richard's brave display comes after he shared a very surprising photo with notorious fan of heights Tom Cruise. The Channel Nine entertainment reporter, 70, shared an image of himself posing alongside the Hollywood superstar in London as they discussed his latest film Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning. What caught the eye of many is the size disparity between the two men, with Wilkins appearing to tower over the 62-year-old Cruise. The perspective of the photo, with Wilkins more in the foreground, does exaggerate the height difference between the two, although the Today star is quite a bit taller. Richard cuts an imposing figure at 1.88m (or 6'1") while Tom stands at a reported 1.7m (5'6"). 'Tom looks like he's come out of a Kinder Surprise egg,' one follower joked. Alluding to the strange perspective of the image, another offered: 'That photo doesn't look right - I know Tom Cruise is short but the photo looks distorted somehow?'
BBC News
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Coastal Somerset road given permanent road closure notice
A coastal road in Somerset faces being permanently closed for safety B3191 Cleeve Hill near Watchet was closed in January 2023 because of fears of costal road was initially shut to cars under a temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TRO), but declares safe for pedestrians and cyclists in council has now said it will apply for a permanent TRO, as it does not have the "major funding" needed to safeguard the road or build a replacement. The council said it "remains committed to exploring all potential sources of funding and is continuing to lobby for transport investment in the area".The TRO can be reversed in the future should funding become available, it added. The B3191 at Cleeve Hill is situated high on the cliffs on the coastline between Watchet and Blue the road is close to the cliff and had experienced regular landslips, sensors were installed to pick up earth movements and alert the council's Highways inspections after January 2023 showed further movement was inevitable and convinced council officials that it would be impossible to safely reopen the road to vehicles without major structural and stabilisation council has completed cliff protection works at nearby Blue Anchor in order to ensure that an alternative route remains available for traffic to access businesses and destinations along the B3191. Somerset Council's lead member for transport and waste, councillor Richard Wilkins said: "The situation is unchanged - the B3191 remains unsafe for motor vehicles, but we need to move to a proper legal position with respect to these roads."However, we are continuing to lobby for transport investment in our county, when funding streams become available we will lobby strongly on behalf of local communities."The Council has been successful in influencing the Peninsula Transport Strategic Investment Plan which sets out agreed regional priorities for transport investment in the south west peninsula."This plan highlights the need for a Watchet Coastal Erosion Package as one of the investment priorities for the region and will be used to help prioritise regional investment as and when appropriate funding sources become available."
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The photo Tom Cruise may not want you to see! Innocent image of Hollywood superstar surprises fans during Mission: Impossible press tour
Richard Wilkins shared a seemingly innocent photo with actor Tom Cruise, but it has since baffled fans. The Channel Nine entertainment guru, 70, shared an image posing alongside the Hollywood superstar in London, ahead of their chat on the Today show about his latest film Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. In the photo, the pair are seen smiling together, but Richard appears to tower over the 62-year-old Top Gun star. 'Always a pleasure to catch up with the great @tomcruise,' Wilkins captioned the happy snap. '#missionimpossiblethefinalreckoning is a beast of a movie! Bigger, faster, higher, deeper… this guy keeps raising the bar... and then jumping over it again… and again! The size difference is likely due, in part, to the perspective of the shot. But the pair also have a considerable height difference – with Richard cutting an imposing figure at 1.88 metres (or 6'1") while Tom stands at a reported 1.7 metres (5'6"). The eye-catching image caused fans to offer their own speculations. 'Tom looks like he's come out of a kinder surprise egg,' one joked. Alluding to the strange perspective of the image, another offered: 'That photo doesn't look right - I know Tom Cruise is short but the photo looks distorted somehow?' A third jumped in with: 'Tom would not like that photo,' wrote yet another fan, alluding to Cruise's rumoured sensitivity about his height. During their chat to promote the eighth and final installment of the blockbuster franchise, Tom revealed the first stunt he ever performed. Tom is certainly no stranger to the more dangerous side of acting, with his Mission Impossible stunts getting more and more daring. The actor revealed to Richard that his quest for pulse-raising experiences had been with him for most of his life. 'What was for first-ever stunt? Sliding in on the socks, I suppose,' Richard asked referring to Tom's breakout performance in the 1983 comedy Risky Business. Tom replied that he had been bitten by the stunt bug long before sliding on a hardwood floor in socks, to the strains of Bob Seger's Old Time Rock & Roll. 'I think it was probably about when I was three years old, climbing on the roof of my house in the middle of the night,' Tom admitted. I figured out if a window was open I could climb out and look at the stars. It was always just part of who I am.' Richard then asked the actor if there was anything that scared him and Tom was philosophical with his reply. 'You know, it's not that I don't get scared, Richard, It's just that I don't mind being scared,' he said with a laugh. 'It's not something that I worry about.' It looks like Tom Cruise is onto another winner with Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. The blockbuster film - which cost almost $400 million to make - has already been described as 'astonishing' by early viewers. Following a series of press screenings, movie critics took to social media to gush about the latest instalment in the franchise, calling it 'the action film of the summer.' 'Tom Cruise defies all odds with jaw-dropping action built only for Imax,' wrote critic Anthony Gagliardi. 'Every stunt, every set piece, every second is designed to blow your mind, A PULSE-POUNDING THRILL RIDE, and Cruise remains the king of spectacle,' he added. Fandango's Erik Davis wrote, 'Absolutely astonishing action moments meet a sprawling story with many nods to past MI films. It's the biggest, wildest and most consequential Mission movie yet.' Movie critic Dave Baldwin gushed, 'It's exceptionally entertaining with pulse-pounding stunts that will leave you gasping. Tom Cruise has done it again.'
