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Kirstie Allsopp, 50, has come under fire in recent weeks after claims that young people should "move up" North if they want to buy a house.The Location, Location, Location presenter has taken to Twitter to reveal that the original story sparking fury has been "removed" as the comments were "never said".Kirstie took to Twitter yesterday evening to share a string of tweets regarding the matter.In view of her 426, 500 followers she penned: "The Sunday Times have reviewed the tape of my interview with them and agreed that I never said I was enraged by people saying they could not afford to buy a home."Both the Sunday Times & Times are removing all references to this statement in their online additions."I would be grateful if other publications which repeated this false statement could do the same."The unaffordable nature of homes in many parts of the UK is something that has concerned me for a long time."The impact of this on society as a whole is very serious."She continued: "The premise that I had no sympathy or empathy for those who can't afford to buy a home was entirely false."It struck at the heart of the work I've done for over 22 years, and in our internet age nothing is tomorrow's chip paper."She then thanked those that have helped her during this time and hopes others will "draw a line" under it due to "vile" social media comments regarding the matter.Many social media users took to the comments to reveal what they now think of the situation.Raylan_uk said: "Isn't part of the problem that people were so quick to believe you did say this because that is already their perception of you?"Something to think about maybe."Thebegi34878847 added: "It's awful how much Kirsty has been picked on, basically from what I can

Speaking in December, he added: “I'm double jabbed, I haven’t had my booster yet because I was on stage in the show.“I didn't want to get a reaction and not have to be able to finish the run at the ENO.“So I'm looking to that now and I will definitely get my booster before Christmas.”Les has also previously opened up about his health concerns.Talking on ITV’s Lorraine back in 2018, he explained how he found out he was pre-diabetic.Les said: “Last year during the Addams Family tour, I got bronchitis and laryngitis. As a result, I got a blood test done and found out I was pre-diabetic.“I then did the Sports Relief fitness programme and dropped the weight.

Rihanna is one of the hottest stars on the planet and she's about to expand her brood.The Diamonds singer stunned the world last month when she debuted her baby bump and confirmed she is expecting her first child with boyfriend, A$AP Rocky.The Ocean's 8 actress looked sensational as she rocked a pink puffer jacket while exposing her growing stomach to the frosty New York air.She teamed the look with a number of gold necklaces and a pair of overly-long blue jeans which were ripped at the knee.RiRi has been wowing fans with a slew of fabulous pregnancy looks ever since and ahead of her 34th birthday, Daily Star breaks down her hottest pics to date.Rihanna recently stirred thirsty Instagram followers with a sizzling underwear snap.In a post shared to the official Savage x Fenty Instagram account in December, the Work hitmaker looked smoking in a purple lace lingerie set from her famous label.In the snap, the stunning Barbados-native stared down the camera while putting her toned stomach and ample cleavage on display, with her braided hair running over her shoulder in a half up and down style.She captioned the post: "Steppin' into '22 w/ that new new."In 2015, Rihanna went all out when dressing for a carnival in her home island of Barbados.The Bajan beauty partied it up while stripping to a jewel-crusted bikini top and high rise bikini bottoms, with more gems attached to the rear and gold chain detailing.

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Neymar followed up Lionel Messi's penalty miss against Real Madrid with an awful spot-kick of his own against Nantes. Messi saw his effort from 12 yards saved by Thibaut Courtois in the Champions League last week.

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Manchester United and Leeds - but United did do their bitter rivals a favour in the past over the deal that saw Eric Cantona shipped off to Old Trafford.The fiery Frenchman etched his name into United folklore after his rotten stint at Elland Road.Cantona netted 82 times after joining the Red Devils, with his goals instrumental in United ruling the roost in the mid-90s.Inspired by their maverick frontman, United won four Premier League titles in five years before Cantona hung up his boots at the age of 30.But despite the 55-year-old's unprecedented success at Old Trafford, Leeds could hardly wait to ditch him after a row with former boss Howard Wilkinson back in 1992.However, there are contradicting tales as to just how much United paid to prise the hitman away from Leeds.And despite historic claims that United paid £1.6million for Cantona's services, it's since been alleged by former United chairman Martin Edwards that the club only paid a £1m - and they agreed that Leeds could claim that they'd banked a greater fee to appease their fans."I am in my office and Bill Fotherby rang and asked about buying Denis Irwin. I said no but, thinking on my feet, just said: 'What about Cantona?'" Edwards recalled.Do you think Cantona is Man Utd's best ever signing? Let us know in the comments section"I had never had a conversation about Cantona with Alex but had read that Howard Wilkinson and him didn't get on."So I blurted it out.

George Clarke has reportedly split from his wife Katie Morgan Jones after four years of marriage, it has been claimed.The Amazing Spaces star, 47, and his PR ex-wife Katie, 42, were said to be splitting their time between homes in London and Gloucestershire. But, it's been claimed the pair have put the country bungalow up for sale and sources have claimed the pair's romance is "over". Restoration Man star George and Kate married at a beachside ceremony in Ibiza in 2018.

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Alessandra Ambrosio enjoyed a beach day in Santa Monica with her boyfriend Richard Lee and friends on Saturday afternoon.The 40-year-old supermodel put her stunning figure on display in a peach bikini top and baby blue shorts while indulging in a game of beach volleyball with her crew.After the friendly match, Ambrosio was caught sharing a passionate kiss with her partner of nearly a year. Hitting the beach: Alessandra Ambrosio enjoyed a beach day in Santa Monica with her boyfriend Richard Lee and friends on Saturday afternoonThe fashionable Brazilian beauty styled her tiny top and shirts with a lightly tie-dyed baseball cap and sports sunglasses.The 5ft10in powerhouse lapped up the sun as she shared a smooch with her beau, who's also a model.

Erling Haaland’s dad, former Manchester City ace Alf-Inge Haaland will play a huge role in the Borussia Dortmund striker’s next move. Haaland will be the hottest property in the transfer market when his £64million release clause becomes active in the summer.Pep Guardiola’s side, alongside with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, and Real Madrid, are expected to be in the running for his illusive signature.

Arsenal with open arms, one Gunners-mad pub in America have actually barred the club legend for life.The French forward is regarded as one of the North London outfit's greatest ever players, helping them to two Premier League titles and two FA Cups across eight sensational seasons.With 228 goals to his name, Henry remains Arsenal's all-time record scorer and will forever hold a special place in Gunners hearts for his exploits during the club's 'Invincibles' campaign.However, despite being adored by Arsenal fans far and wide, the club icon is forbidden from entering Maggie McGarry’s - a Gunners-obsessed boozer based in San Francisco.Despite his heroics with Arsenal, Henry is banned from the North Beach bar because of his past transgressions while on international duty with France back in 2009.A plaque proudly on display in the Irish-owned establishment lists the famed forward as one of three players - alongside Roy Keane and Stephen Ireland - 'not welcome' at McGarry's for their indiscretions involving Ireland's national team.Under a signed image of Henry, a note reads: 'Deliberately handled twice, then celebrated like nothing had happened, as William Gallas scored the winner from his handball pass. Ireland missed the World Cup.'Is Thierry Henry Arsenal's greatest ever player? Let us know in the comments section.The description is then followed by the words: 'Les Cheat'.Those at Maggie McGarry’s - a local haunt for the Bay Area Gooners which is crammed with Arsenal memorabilia - clearly remain aggrieved by Henry's infamous handball which denied the Boys in Green a spot at the 2010 World Cup.

Gogglebox star Jenny Newby made a hilarious sex shop revelation on the Channel 4 reality series.On Friday's show the professional couch potato's, Jenny revealed to co-star Lee, 52, a hilarious story behind one of her mugs.The Gogglebox regulars who commentate on TV from a caravan in Hull were left in hysterics as Jenny revealed the story behind the mug.She chuckled: "I'm so gay, I can't even drink straight."The 65-year-old laughed as she referred to the wonky rainbow-coloured mug in the episode.She revealed: "I saw it in a sex shop!"Taken aback by her revelation, Lee asked: "What was you doing in a sex shop in Benidorm?"Jenny explained: "I saw it in the window!"The popular pair have established themselves as fan favourites on the Channel 4 show following their debut in 2014.The pair, who have been close friends for more than 20 years after meeting in a pub, film their Googlebox segments at Lee's mobile home in Hull.Series 19 of the hit Channel 4 show has left viewers feeling rather "queasy" after regulars Ellie and Izzi Warner let their pooches drink from their mugs.The sisters shared a bit too much information about their dogs toilet habits on the show.However, things went even further when the girl's dog drank tea from one of their cups.As the two women complained about the dog's "pooing" around their home one of the pups could be seen drinking tea from a cup.Although it was fairly amusing, some viewers thought it was rather sickening to watch.Jumping onto Twitter, one fan said: "One of Ellie’s dogs drinking from her glass at the beginning made me feel very queasy."Another penned: "That’s why I wouldn’t have a dog …..ducks."A third exclaimed: "The dog drinking the tea!!!"Stay up to date with the latest news in Showbiz

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Oscar voting is less than a month away and one category that has pundits scratching their heads (or wigs, mind you) is Makeup and Hairstyling. Two of those nominees, “Cruella” and “Coming 2 America,” should get voters attention as they each did quite well at the 2022 Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylist Guild Awards on Saturday night.

Kanye West's social media posts are "fair game" and could "become evidence" against him in his divorce from Kim Kardashian, according to legal experts. Kardashian, 41, filed for divorce from West, 44, in February 2021 after seven years of marriage.The two share four children together: North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm.

London Fashion Week. The daughter of fashion icon Kate Moss, 19, wowed in the gorgeous white dress adorned with flowers as she made her way along the catwalk with a bouquet in hand. Lila was joined on the runway by fellow fashion favourite Irina Shayk, who was hard to miss in an eye-catching fuchsia pink ensemble.

Director Mahamat-Saleh Haroun’s “Lingui, The Sacred Bonds,” a slow burn from the Chadian filmmaker, operates through a deceptively simple premise: A single mother living on the modest outskirts of N’djamena, Chad watches her 15-year old daughter emotionally withdraw only to discover she’s pregnant. In a Muslim country where single motherhood is already frowned upon.

Christopher Vourlias Chadian director Mahamat-Saleh Haroun returns to the sun-scrubbed Sahel region of West Africa for his latest feature, “Lingui, the Sacred Bonds,” which competes for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.Set on the outskirts of the capital city of N’Djamena, “Lingui” is the story of a single mother, Amina (Achouackh Abakar Souleymane), whose already fragile world threatens to collapse when she learns that her daughter, Maria (Rihane Khalil Alio Brahim), is pregnant — a birth the 15-year-old is desperate to terminate.