'Absolutely perfect' BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty on Queen's Paddington Jubilee segment

Jeremy Clarkson, 62, spoke out in support of Len Goodman, 78, after he confessed during TV coverage of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations that his grandmother had sneered at the thought of cooking coronation chicken. According to her, the curry powder used to make it was "foreign muck" - but Jeremy has dismissed claims of racism."The response was immediate.

Jubilee performer Diana Ross as a "deity" whose songs could have been covered by Rod instead.He then added: "If you read my actual remark, it was about the wrong-headed idea of asking Sir Rod pass up 'You Wear It Well' to lead a f*****g singalong!"Clarifying his position, he added during the online spat: "Have some damn respect."I was joking about the many uncomfortable choices that were overlooked."He had first addressed the controversial issue when he temporarily called time on the music in Glasgow to discuss the highs and lows of the bash."The show was good, wasn’t it? Wasn’t it? No, it was s***e," he sneered."I mean, I know you all love him and he’s one of yours and everything, but Rod.

BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty had an awkward encounter with Saturday Kitchen host Matt Tebbutt during the video link crossover.As Matt ran through the chefs and guests appearing on his show, Naga hit out at the presenter for his actions towards her BBC co-star.Matt asked Olly: "“What have you got for us?"Olly replied: "In addition to being World Gin Day, it’s National Rose Day," to which Matt responded: "There’s a day for everything."The host hit back: "There’s a day for you Matt, every day in my heart."Matt then pretended to be sick over Olly's comments, which Naga didn't seem to be impressed by.She told Matt: "You know what I’m not feeling that."Stop giving Olly a hard time."He’s so nice to you and then you’re just rude, so rude."Matt replied: "He just sort of invites it, he’s so nice to me it pushes me the other way, it’s a bit like that."Naga then sighed and said: "Okay.

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee outside Buckingham Palace on Saturday.The musician joined Greg James on BBC Radio 1 as he addressed his royal ban on-air today.Greg said: "I can't let you go without talking about the Jubilee Party at the Palace."George mused: "That old thing.""What a thing to be a part of," Greg continued. "A lot of listeners messaged me on Monday morning going, 'Oh my god, did you see that George had to change his lyrics.'"The musician sighed, as he replied: "Honestly, you get the call to play.

Platinum Jubilee last week.The 62-year-old was spotted out and about on the grounds of Windsor Park on Thursday morning for the first time since he was forced to skip his mother’s festivities celebrating 70 years as monarch.The Duke of York passed on appearing with the rest of the Firm on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour, as well as other Jubilee celebrations, due to “conveniently” contracting COVID-19.Andrew was seen leaving his home at Windsor Park and getting into a large black Range Rover.The disgraced Prince — who was stripped of his military and royal titles earlier this year after being accused of sexual assault — got into the driver’s seat of his car and went for a ride out of the housing complex.A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace released a statement on June 2 noting that Andrew caught the coronavirus.“After undertaking a routine test, the duke has tested positive for COVID and with regret will no longer be attending tomorrow’s service,” the memo read.The Queen’s second son seemingly tested positive despite looking healthy while riding a horse just a day prior to the announcement.Royal watchers were skeptical of the diagnosis, taking to Twitter at the time to express their confusion. “Covid?? I call bulls–t on that one,” one Twitter user said.

Queen as a "sister", and British Eurovision winner Sam Ryder seemed to fit the bill, some viewers were confused when Alicia belted out 'Empire State Of Mind' at the event, as the song is about New York."I mean I love Alicia Keys and this song BUT WHAT is an AMERICAN doing at the PLATINUM JUBILEE CONCERT singing about NEW YORK?????" one fan, @Magdalena_0319, tweeted in confusion.She exclaimed that Robbie Williams, Tom Jones, Paul McCartney or even Gary Barlow would have been a better choice than American Alicia.The songstress also took to the stage for soulful renditions of City of Gods, Superwoman and Girl On Fire.However her theme, according to some viewers, didn't "encapsulate our Queen"."Call me old fashioned, but why is Alicia Keys singing about NY when she is celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in LONDON?" concurred @Honestlnjim."Alicia Keys and New York – my fave song but one that doesn't exactly scream the Queen and jubilee tbf," joked @janemartinson.Meanwhile @bracealmighty exclaimed: "BBC: Have you got any songs that really encapsulate our Queen, that sum up her time on the throne and that really celebrate her 70 years running our country?"ALICIA KEYS: Yep…*plays opening notes to New York*#PlatinumPartyatthePalace."While it might have seemed an unusual way to celebrate the Queen's seven decade reign on a British throne, it turned out there was a reason - Her Majesty herself had requested it.Even Alicia's 12-year-old son Egypt weighed in with his own opinion, declaring solemnly that it was "against the law" not to obey the Queen.In her behind the scenes video capturing all the action from the big day, she told the world: "[I’m] telling the boys that the Queen requested the songs that I’m singing, and they

What the monarch wants! Alicia Keys responded to backlash about her set list for Party at the Palace — and revealed that Queen Elizabeth II chose all the songs herself.

Queen Elizabeth II was notably absent from multiple Platinum Jubilee events due to her "episodic mobility issues." Royal historian Robert Lacey explained the decision had to do with minimizing the distress the citizens of the British monarch might feel if she stumbled. "She would not want to stumble – not for her own sake but for the distress it would cause other people," Lacey told People magazine. However, her absence was even felt at events she did attend.

Platinum Jubilee concert on June 4.The “No One” crooner, 41, performed her hits “Empire State of Mind,” “Girl on Fire” and “Superwoman.” However, British viewers were especially confused when Keys decided to harmonize her 2009 single, a love letter to New York City, on a London stage.The Manhattan native took to social media on Monday and revealed in a behind-the-scenes featurette that the 96-year-old monarch herself “personally” requested the concert’s playlist.“Telling the boys that the Queen requested the songs that I’m singing,” she said in her clip as she lounged with her sons Egypt, 11, and Genesis, 7, in a golf cart. “And they were like, ‘You can’t refuse the Queen.'”“You can’t refuse the Queen.

Naga Munchetty was left dumbfounded on BBC Radio 5 Live today after learning that Anton Du Beke has “never cooked in his life”.The Strictly Come Dancing judge made the candid confession on ITV’s Cooking with the Stars yesterday evening.Naga, 47, spoke about Anton, 55, as she opened up a discussion with her listeners on BBC Radio 5 Live today.She said: “The thing that has tickled me today: confessions about the everyday tasks that people have never done.“It sparked off a conversation in the morning meeting today when Anton Du Beke had said, ‘I don’t cook at all. I’ve never cooked anything in my entire life.’Naga continued: “On the first day of production for ITV’s Cooking With The Stars, he said, ‘It was the first time I’d been in a kitchen and cooked something with a pan on a stove.’“Can you believe it?!” Naga added incredulously.The radio host then went on to invite her listeners to send in their own confessions of “things they’ve never done”.Strictly judge Anton made his debut on Cooking With The Stars yesterday, learning from scratch under mentor chef Rosemary Shrager.Vowing that he would “never cook again” after the competition had concluded, he admitted: “I don’t cook at all.

A royal success! Queen Elizabeth II is pleased with the outcome of her Platinum Jubilee celebration — despite having to miss a few events, a source exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.

certainly played up his antics for the camera during Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee last weekend.So much so that he was giving royal photographer Chris Jackson a hard time snapping the young royal during the festivities.The 4-year-old was quite the superstar during celebrations to commemorate the queen’s 70 years on the throne when he made plenty of funny faces during various events.On his Instagram Stories, Jackson — who has photographed the British royal family for over two decades — admitted that he had a difficult time shooting Louis because he was too busy cackling to take a good photo.“I was struggling to keep the camera still as I was chuckling whilst taking these photos, what a character,” he wrote, according to Hello! Magazine. “Thanks to everyone for all your comments and kind messages over the last few days.

Contradicting claims over an alleged picture request have gone viral since the California-based couple introduced baby Lilibet, 1, to the Queen for the first time last Wednesday, after jetting to the UK to partake in Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Reports from multiple other outlets claim Harry, 37, and Markle, 40, wanted their personal photographer to take happy snaps of the Queen and 1-year-old Lilibet — but were shut down. According to one anonymous source, they were told: “No chance.

Naga Munchetty, 47, discussed Monday’s vote of no-confidence after Prime Minister Boris Johnson won by a slim majority. A total of 211 Conservative MPs voted that they were confident in Mr Johnson, whereas 148 voted that they were not.While hosting Radio 5 Live today, Naga spoke to BBC correspondents who were scattered around the UK to get a feel for the public’s opinion.Midlands-based correspondent, Phil Mackie, spoke to locals in Northfield, Birmingham.He discussed how Northfield was a target seat for the Tories after switching from Labour in the 2019 general election, for the first time since 1992.Phil then told Naga that there is a sense that people are becoming “tired with the whole debate” and some would like to “see a line drawn over what happened last night”.Naga responded: “You know what Phil...

BBC Breakfast is set for "disruption behind the scenes" as the studio gets set for a major overhaul. For decades, the popular morning programme has seen its presenters sit together on the iconic red sofa - but all that could be set to change.

Sir Tom Jones is today marking his 82nd birthday, with fans taking to social media to send him their well-wishes.The legendary musician was notably absent during Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, leaving Britons wondering where he was during the concert.Some even logged onto Twitter to enquire why the knighted It’s Not Unusual singer wasn't performing for the monarch.Leckston said: “IMO Tom Jones should have played instead of Diana Ross at the end of the Jubilee Concert.“British born and bred and still with a magnificent voice, albeit he'll be 82 in two days time!” (sic)VerityKalcev agreed: “Could have had Tom Jones and Bonnie Tyler.

Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations over the weekend.On Thursday’s Trooping the Colour appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, lip readers Jeremy Freeman and John Cassidy were able to point out Prince William and Kate Middleton’s daughter Princess Charlotte giving her older brother Prince George some sisterly advice, the Mirror reported.The 8-year-old was dangling his arm on the balcony and Charlotte, 7, told him to keep it by his side instead for safety, they said.Around the same time on the mezzanine, the Queen, 96, was asked by her great-grandson Prince Louis: “Are the Red Arrows coming?” according to the lip readers, to which she replied: “I hope so.”The Red Arrows are planes helmed by the Royal Air Force that flew over the palace during the event.When the aircrafts appeared and tinted the sky red, white and blue, Louis stole the show by excitedly screaming, “Yes yes yes!”The Queen explained to the young lad, “There it is,” before Louis shouted: “Oh Red Arrows, whoah! Whoah, that was loud!”Kate, 40, was seen saying “Amazing” and Charlotte gushing “Wow!” During Friday’s National Service of Thanksgiving for the Queen’s reign at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Meghan Markle and her husband Prince Harry sat far away from estranged family members, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

When the runway meets royalty! Naomi Campbell brought her model looks to Queen Elizabeth II‘s Platinum Jubilee, stepping out in a chic look for the event’s highly anticipated Pageant.

All about the birthday girl. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle skipped the “Platinum Party” concert in favor of having a low-key birthday celebration for their daughter, Lili, amid Queen Elizabeth II‘s Platinum Jubilee festivities.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived at St Paul's Cathedral for the Service of Thanksgiving on Friday.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined Prince Charles, Camilla Parker Bowles, Prince William and Kate Middleton among other members of the royal family as they marked the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.It marks the first time the family has returned to British soil with their son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, three, and daughter Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, one, since they stepped down from royal duties in 2020.Fern Britton took to Twitter and shared her dismay after she took aim at the Prince of Wales.The former This Morning presenter claimed she thought it "troubling" the Sussexes were sat apart from the working royals.Meghan and Harry spent a few minutes chatting to the senior cleric before entering the cathedral and taking their seats in the second row from the front, while Prince Charles and Prince William sat on the other side.In view of her 113,000 followers, Fern penned: "I understand all the protocols and ‘soft diplomacy’ employed by the Royal Family, but for the #POW [Prince of Wales] to allow Harry and Meghan to be so obviously segregated is troubling."A father should have the b***s to sit as a family with his two children."Her tweet sparked division as social media users flocked to comment on the post.@stellabranch tweeted: "I thought it was totally right for them to be sat with Eugenie and Beatrice and their partners.Secondary Royals."@BabsRambow commented: "They don't want to be working royals any more so they were seated with the rest of the non working royals.They don't want the responsibilities, they are not entitled to the perks."@JennyBarr10 wrote: "I wish them well but think they have chosen a

Queen Elizabeth II thrilled spectators when she appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on the final day of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. After being forced to miss some events during the celebrations due to ‘mobility issues’, the 96 year old monarch tied off the four day celebration with one final public appearance.The Queen stepped out onto the balcony with her family, namely Prince William and Kate Middleton and their three children, and her son Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.