Conor McGregor given hope over Charles Oliveira fight despite Dana White refusal

Dan Walker had been invited to go wild swimming with his Strictly Come Dancing co-stars, but had to decline - and Sara Davies wasn't accepting his excuse.The sheepish BBC Breakfast star attempted to explain away the situation on his Instagram Stories.Talking during a special Q&A session on social media, he was quizzed on whether he'd be willing to brave the water."Would you ever go wild-swimming like the Strictly tour lot?" the question read."I was going to, actually, when we were in Sheffield," Dan recalled, referencing his hometown."I was invited down by the Reverend Kate Botley and Sara - but I just couldn't get back from work in time."It looked like fun, and I'd love to have a go."However, he added of his ill-preparedness: "Appropriate footwear always essential when wild swimming, I think!"If the luxurious-looking work shoes he has posted on Instagram to show off his shoe-sock combinations are anything to go by, they would have been nowhere near casual enough for a sporty swimming trip.However, he also reposted Sara's feisty assessment of the situation, where she'd written: "Yeah we invited him and he totally flaked on us."This excuse about not getting back from work on time is total BS - he chickened out!" she added, using a chicken emoji to punctuate her point.Dan appeared to own up to his antics, adding a GIF which read: "GUILTY."However, in previous Q&A footage from yesterday, Dan took the moment to present himself as courageous.He told fans: "The best thing about being a journalist is the opportunity to be a sword for those without weapons and a shield for those who can't defend themselves."However, his job wasn't always deeply serious, as he demonstrated when he revealed one of his embarrassing moments in the

One of the most anticipated films of 2022 is, without question, Andrew Dominik’s “Blonde.” In fact, it was one of our most anticipated films of 2021…and 2020, as well. You see, “Blonde” has been delayed for a long time due to a variety of reasons, including the pandemic.

Geoff Mayfield Ten years ago today, the world lost Whitney Houston. She was 48 years old and on the precipice of a long-awaited comeback that was tragically cut short the night before the 2012 Grammy Awards.

Lewis Capaldi has been pictured lapping up the atmosphere of The Brits after parties.

The son of a Kilmarnock fan who died from cardiac arrest following the Ayrshire derby has thanked the first responders who battled to save his dad.

If you haven’t already heard, Alesha Dixon is our newest OK! Beauty Edit celebrity collaborator – and we’re more than a little bit excited to have her on board.The star has curated a special selection of her favourite products (shop the selection for £45 here), to save us having to scour the internet this month for good beauty buys. Now, in a special Instagram Live with Alesha, we’ve managed to get some extra beauty tips from the star on how she looks so healthy and glowy all of the time. We’re also a tad relieved to find out that she does face some very real beauty problems too.

Conor McGregor has been told that he will be visited by USADA (U.S Anti-Doping Agency) 'real soon' after he revealed his remarkable body transformation.The Irishman took to social media to show off his new chiselled physique as he continues his rehab from a broken leg suffered inside the octagon.McGregor suffered the sickening break when he completed his trilogy at UFC 264 with the American Dustin Poirier.However, as he continues his recovery, McGregor's trainer has claimed the 33-year-old has pilled on an incredible two-and-a-half stone of muscle (34lbs) in just a six-month period.And Joe Rogan has expressed his shock at the transformation."That’s him now, super jacked," Rogan said on his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience."USADA is going

Conor McGregor household this Christmas, with the UFC star's children treated to a morning filled with presents that they'll never forget. Conor Jr, Croia and Rian woke up to an array of presents that would have made Hamleys blush - with McGregor thoroughly enjoying playing the role of Santa Claus.

Jake Paul has outlined a new five-man boxing bucket list of opponents he'd like to face in the ring.The loudmouthed YouTuber has shown no fear in calling out the best combat sports stars on the planet since beginning his professional career.Before his rematch with Tyron Woodley, which took his record to 5-0, Paul spoke of four huge potential fights he would like to be a part of in the future.Then after his knockout win he name dropped a quartet of UFC stars that he promised to "embarrass" down the line.He has now shared his latest wishes on social media.In a tweet, he ordered Canelo Alvarez, Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Tyson 'Furry', and Dana White from one to five.The first three have all been mentioned in the last week by Paul in his

Conor McGegor’s UFC suspension is set to expire as the legendary MMA fighter eyes a return to the octagon following his horrific leg break in the summer.‘The Notorious’ has been out of action since July after he suffered a gruesome leg break which saw him lose the trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier.He was then handed a medical suspension by the UFC lasting until January 7, meaning he could not compete before that date unless an orthopaedic doctor cleared him.With the suspension set to expire and McGregor well on the road to recovery, the former two-weight champion is expected to return to action as early as next summer.Yet, even despite his rumoured comeback, there is no guarantee that McGregor’s return will be a fruitful one.The Irishman

Jake Paul has claimed he earns more than every “silly motherf*****” in the UFC combined, including Conor McGregor.The 24-year old launched a fiery outburst towards former two-weight champion McGregor and UFC president Dana White, continuing his lengthy feud with various people involved with the organisation.Paul, who has gone from controversial YouTube star to multi-millionaire boxer, recently defeated former UFC champion Tyron Woodley with a stunning knockout as he pocketed around £1.5million.And after being urged by UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal to meet him in the octagon, Paul insisted he does not need to join the UFC as he already makes more money than them “all combined.”Speaking on his brother Logan’s podcast, he said: "I make more than

Jake Paul and Conor McGregor. Indeed, the thing Paul loves most about McGregor is winding him up.

Jake Paul after the YouTuber called out the MMA star.Paul, 24, went after the fighter after he knocked out Tyron Woodley on December 18, winning his fifth professional boxing victory.His overhand right in the sixth round was the difference between him and Woodley - and, indeed, after the bout, the Problem Child decided to call out a number of big names, such as Kamaru Usman, Nate Diaz, and Conor McGregor, and Masvidal.

Jake Paul knocked out Tyron Woodley during his explosive fifth professional fight Saturday.

Conor McGregor until he makes a full recovery from his broken leg.The combat legend, 35, joked that he wants the Irishman's leg to 'grow back' as he eyes a January bout with the Notorious One’s last conqueror, Dustin Poirier.Diaz reignited their feud this week after claiming McGregor needs to book another bout 'so we know he can even fight', before they face off in the octagon again.The Stockton native posted on Twitter: “I’m not fighting Conor until his leg grows back and he beats some people so we know he can even fight still.

Jake Paul has outlined an insane four-man wish list of future boxing opponents he'd like to face off with in the ring.Despite heading into his rematch with ex-UFC star Tyron Woodley on Saturday night, Paul, 24, has one eye on who he could fight down the line."I was the second highest paid fighter this year and this is my second year of boxing," the 4-0 pro told ESPN."So the potential is massive. There are big fights down the line."Paul then offered up a quartet of huge names that he has previously pursued as possible targets, starting with...Paul facing off against Floyd Mayweather would be huge, as the unbeaten legend proved earlier this year against his older brother Logan.

Jake Paul has adopted Conor McGregor's catchphrase ahead of this weekend's rematch with Tyron Woodley, which comes amid talks about a fight.

Jake Paul vs Conor McGregor could be on the cards, with the former revealing the two camps “talk constantly” about setting up a fight.

Conor McGregor's body transformation is 'almost impossible' according to experts after the Irishman demonstrated his new chiselled physique.The Irishman has put on a staggering two-and-a-half stone of pure muscle since his defeat to Dustin Poirier over the summer.And even more impressively, McGregor achieved all of this while recovering from a sickening leg break that occurred during the bout.However, according to Strengthlog, McGregor's muscular gains should be almost impossible.The site claims that an average beginner would typically gain four to seven pounds of 'fat-free mass' over a three-month period with the same plan; in six-months McGregor has gained 34lbs.McGregor's personal trainer Alejandro Celdran recently spoke to Spanish

Conor McGregor now weighs a staggering amount more than his first ever UFC fight after his 'heavyweight' bulking in the gym.