Carol Vorderman dazzles fans in figure-hugging dress as she celebrates Countdown’s 40th anniversary

 Alex Scott, 38, has blasted one critic on Twitter today in view of her 400,100 followers after a journalist insinuated she was a hypocrite for choosing to wear a One Love armband live on the BBC.The star wore the One Love token in support of the LGBTQ+ community, even after the England team decided to do a U-turn on wearing the armbands for the World Cup.FIFA’s decision to hold the World Cup in Qatar has caused massive controversy this year due to the country’s alleged treatment of women, migrants and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Alex made her stance clear when she wore her One Love armband live while fronting the BBC's coverage of England's opening match in the World Cup on Monday, following the announcement that the Three Lions wouldn’t be making a statement during Qatar’s tournament. Journalist Kelvin MacKenzie took to Twitter today to accuse Alex of double standards over her defiant move. He wrote: “BBC commentator @AlexScott wanted to appear defiant by wearing the One Love armband in Qatar. READ MORE: “But on @GBNEWS @danwootton produced a photo showing her enjoying herself a few years ago in Dubai where being gay is illegal. “What no armband! Well, there weren't any BBC cameras,” he added in the thinly-veiled dig.“Is that the strongest thing you have to try and take me down?” Alex fired back with a laughing emoji. “If you go through my Instagram and Twitter I’ve not removed or trying to hide anything… “I’ve also travelled to Iraq, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda the list is all there for you to see,” she added with a GIF of Kamala Harris looking unimpressed.A number of Alex’s fans and followers also took to the comments section to defend her, with Shane writing: “Bizarre that you are getting abuse for doing what the

IT'S that time of year when we're inundated with Christmas adverts, all guaranteed to pull at the heart strings and make you feel all the emotions. Heartbreakingly, just this week it was revealed the much-loved trampolining boxer dog that featured in John Lewis' 2016 advert had died at the age of 12.

KATIE Price has shown ex Carl Woods what he’s missing in a new lingerie shot. The star took to social media to pose in a strawberry bikini and rested her hands on her ample assets while gazing at the camera. The 44-year-old oozed glam as she posed in her underwear and put her tattoos on display.

Palestinian director Firas Khoury’s debut feature Alam has triumphed at the 44th Cairo International Film Festival, winning its Golden Pyramid Award for Best Film, best actor for Mahmoud Bakri and the Audience Award.

After providing a brief look at Nicolas Winding Refn’s upcoming six-episode series Copenhagen Cowboy in September, Netflix today has dropped the first full official trailer (check it out above). The streamer has also set the global launch for January 5, 2023.

Sitting this one out. Ivanka Trump likely won’t be involved in dad Donald Trump‘s newly announced presidential campaign, an insider exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.

Her own version of Paradise? Victoria Fuller is officially moving on from Johnny DePhillipo with Greg Grippo, gushing about her new man exclusively to Us Weekly.

West Lothian’s SNP politicians have been reacting to Supreme Court judges rejecting the Scottish Government’s argument that it can hold a second independence referendum.

This is the emotional moment a Scots couple got engaged during Westlife's recent gig at the Glasgow OVO Hydro on Sunday evening.

The car brands that are most and least likely to pass their MOT tests have been revealed in new data.

Darren Young admitted his Stirling Albion side had to dig in to bring back the winning feeling – but praised his squad’s ruthlessness in seeing off East Fife.

Livingston Women’s midfielder Gemma Mason insists their dramatic late win over Rossvale on Tuesday night will be for nothing if they follow it up with defeat in Dundee on Sunday.

Musician and actor Wilko Johnson has sadly passed away at the age of 75.

Celtic have announced the signing of Yuki Kobayashi on a five-year deal from Vissel Kobe.

David Beckham's decision to take a reported $10 million pay packet for promoting the host country of the 2022 World Cup.She insisted that she would be much too "uncomfortable" to perform in the country due to its human rights reputation, exclaiming: "I'm an ally to the LGBTQ+ community!""It's not something I would feel comfortable in doing," the former Spice Girls singer explained."People want to go over there and help to make a change.

JUNGLE hunk Owen Warner’s ex-girlfriend is ready to crown him I’m A Celebrity champ, branding him “the full package”. Celebrity Big Brother star Chloe Ferry, 27, dated the Hollyoaks actor for six months — and wished it had worked out.

MEGAN McKenna has been spotted looking incredible in a sheer dress at The Sun's Who Cares Wins Awards last night. The former The Only Way Is Essex star set pulses racing on the red carpet, donning a lace dress white hugged at her curves. Megan, 30, who quit reality TV to start up a singing career, smiled wide as she posed for snaps at the awards ceremony last night.

COUNTDOWN viewers have been left seriously distracted by Rachel Riley's figure-hugging mini dress. The 36-year-old has won a legion of fans on the show since she joined in 2009, and many like to see what she is wearing each day.

COUNTDOWN looks set to receive a cast shake up as the show celebrates its fortieth anniversary.  The long-running Channel 4 game show launched in 1982 and has featured many memorable hosts and personalities over the years including Carol Vorderman, Rachel Riley and Suzie Dent. But now in a shock twist, to celebrate the legendary programme a number of extra special guest hosts look set to step into the role currently occupied by Colin Murray.  Amongst the new presenters are Baroness Floella Benjamin, Sir Trevor McDonald, Reverend Richard Coles and Moira Stuart who will all take it in turns to host a week of episodes each.