Darts player deletes 'd****' tweet about Michael van Gerwen and makes 'good looking' jibe

Gone too soon. Celebrities including Cary Elwes, James Gunn and Ethan Embry mourned the loss of actor James Caan after his death at age 82.

Lucy Mecklenburgh looked glamorous as she joined her fiancé Ryan Thomas and best pal Lydia Bright at the Newmarket Racecourse for Ladies Day. The former TOWIE star, 30, said she and Ryan "needed a day out" after being in the thick of parenthood after welcoming their second child, daughter Lilah Rae Thomas, back in May. The TV personality – who is also mum to son Roman, two – showed off her immaculate sense of fashion as she donned a pink and white midi dress with a detailed floral print and ruffled straps.The mother-of-two finished her look with a pair of red heels, a gold bejewelled headband, earrings, and a pink handbag.

Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz have been enjoying their multi-country honeymoon and are currently sunning it up in Italy. The couple, who tied the knot in April, have been enjoying their first few months of married life together with a honeymoon around some of Europe’s most stunning sights. However, despite being away, Brooklyn, 23, and Nicola, 27, proved that home is never too far from their minds as they took the time to check in on their pups at home in their £9 million Miami mansion .

The Godfather and Elf star James Caan has passed away aged 82. Confirming the news of his death, this family penned to his official Twitter account: "It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6. "The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time." As well as The Godfather and Elf, James was well known for starring in films such as The Good Neighbor, Brian's Song, Misery and Rollerball.

Love Island has turned into a jewel in the crown of ITV over the years as millions of people now tune in to the dating show each night.From a steady start of around about half a million people tuning into the 2015 series, the current edition is pulling in a whopping four million viewers each night.That's not the only major difference, with new villas, changes to how the show is structured and some behind-the-scenes rules being implemented to try protect the contestants.READ MORE: Love Island fans distracted by Jacques' bulge during X-rated Cheyanne pool sceneOne of the big ones which fans may not have noticed is that Islanders are no longer permitted to smoke on camera.Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE In earlier seasons of the show, a lot of the Islanders had their conversations about the ongoings in the villa while smoking a cigarette.Before it was banned, it was revealed that the contestants who smoked were given 20 cigarettes per day.Craig Lawson, who briefly appeared on the show, said in 2017: "The show normally provides 20 fags a day per person – so five people equates to 100 cigarettes. Fags are on mass supply.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.com"But if you get through your daily allowance then you won’t be given anymore – no one should be smoking more than 20 a day; that’s a lot.

Hollyoaks star Gabriel Clark has revealed that Ollie Morgan's exit storyline was a "no brainer".The actor took over the role of Luke Morgan's troubled teenage son back in 2020.Over the past two years, he's been at the centre of some dramatic storylines from drug addiction to beginning a relationship with conspiracy theorist Becky Quentin (Katie McGlynn).READ MORE: Hollyoaks stars fear soap will be axed as part of controversial Channel 4 saleHowever, Ollie will bid farewell to the village in upcoming scenes after landing himself a new job in Canada.Speaking about his Channel 4 soap exit, Gabriel explained: "We've been talking about it for quite a bit and I think it would have been wrong to kill Ollie right after Luke dying."When you're leaving a show and talk to people about a soap exit they expect you to be blown up or something but what happens is absolutely right for Ollie."I've had a few chats with Lucy [producer] about what I wanted and I was really pleased that I got to chose his ending which I never expected to do."I had a say in it which was so lovely and his ending is very much connected to the reason why he came to the village which was to find his dad.Gabriel continued: "It was a no brainer really that's he'd go back to Canada and the absolutely right decision at this point."Ollie came into the village as a kid but leaving an adult."The soap star went on to reveal that he's managed to get some items from set to remember his time working on Hollyoaks.He admitted: "I've taken too much. I've got a bit of glass from the Salon De The from when Ollie and Becky blew it up, I've got Luke's order of service and I've got bits of costumes.

Gogglebox star Pete Sandiford has revealed he can’t give up his job as a roofer claiming his Channel 4 paycheck doesn’t even cover his mortgage.Despite becoming a household name alongside his sister Sophie, the show’s payment of £1,500-a-month isn't enough to live off.Pete spoke out at the TRIC Awards, telling The Sun: "We just saw Eammon Holmes. I am just a builder from Blackpool, so it is a bit strange when celebrities know us.

READ MORE Girl found 'raped and killed' in home as mum charged with murder and human trafficking The 17-month-old endured months of horrific abuse at the hands of his mum, stepdad Steven Barker and his brother Jason Owen. He had suffered 50 injuries at the time.Connelly is expected to start her new life by attempting rehabilitation under some of the strictest licence conditions on record.She will be monitored by probation officials and has been warned that any breach of her release terms could put her back behind bars.Her release has also tonight been confirmed by the Ministry of Justice.Sources told The Sun that she could have a makeover to help her slither back into society without being spotted.The Daily Star previously reported that Connelly was advised to "lose weight" after she was refused a new identity.She feared that vigilantes might target her after it was announced that she'd be released without police protection.“Tracey was fuming when she heard the news," a prison source recently said.“The prison officers managing her release have told her the best thing she could do to avoid attention would be to change her appearance by drastically losing weight and dying her hair.

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from Wimbledon ahead of his semi-final clash against Nick Kyrgios following an abdominal injury - sending the Aussie through to his first ever singles' Grand Slam final.The 22-time Grand Slam winner received treatment during his quarter-final win over Taylor Fritz and was told by his father to concede the match before powering on to a five-set victory.However, following scans on Thursday the 36-year-old has decided not to risk further damage to his 7mm tear by playing on Friday evening - with Kyrgios into his first ever final as a result of a bye.READ MORE: Australian Open bad boy Nick Kyrgios once blamed poor performances on "being horny"Nadal said at a press conference: "Unfortunately I am here because I have to pull out from the tournament, no?""I was thinking the whole day about the decision to make but I think it doesn’t make sense to go [on court]."Even if I tried a lot in my career to keep going in very tough circumstances. Who will win the men's singles final at Wimbledon? Tell us in the comments sectionI think it's obvious if I keep going the injury is gonna get worse and worse and that's the thing that I can say now."Adding: "It's not only that I can't serve at the right speed it's that I can't do the normal moment to serve."To imagine myself winning two matches...

A Pakistani doctor who referred to female work colleagues as ''beautiful things'' and took an illicit photo of another medic has been cleared of wrongdoing. Dr Siddick Dulloo, 69, was accused of making sexually suggestive remarks after he compared one doctor and a nurse to the ''sun and moon in an eclipse''.

With house prices rising rapidly in recent years, many young people have been in troubled waters when it comes to getting a foot on the property ladder. The average house price in the UK now at an all-time high of £368,614, meaning more and more first-time buyers are having to wait longer to save up and purchase their first home.

Michael van Gerwen admitted the last 18 months have “hurt” after ending his long wait for another major PDC title. The Green Machine won an epic Premier League final against Joe Cullen in Berlin following a final-leg decider. Cullen had a dart to win the tournament but missed, leaving him distraught, and Van Gerwen punished him to seal an 11-10 victory on his next visit.Having dominated the sport during the mid-2010s, MVG has endured a barren spell by his lofty standards, with his last major title coming back in 2020.

stunning 10-4 rout of Jonny Clayton in the first match of the night, Cullen kicked off by winning the opening leg in 11 darts. Van Gerwen roared back, taking a 3-1 lead before being pegged back to 3-3.

Darts is on the horizon, with the sport’s premier team event getting underway on Wednesday. A total of 32 teams will be in action, with England, Wales, Scotland, Australia and the Netherlands, minus Michael van Gerwen, among the favourites for glory in Frankfurt.

Michael van Gerwen has brushed off concerns over his injured wrist ahead of Premier League play-off night in Berlin. The Green Machine will undergo surgery immediately after the Premier League finale after revealing he has been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome – pressure on the wrist which can lead to tingling and numbness in the arm and hand. Van Gerwen revealed recently he had been struggling with the problem for 18 months and wants to get it fixed now to ensure he will be at 100 per cent for the big TV majors in the second half of the year, starting with the World Matchplay in July.

darts players Michael van Gerwen and Jules van Dongen, with good causes set to benefit.The pair were involved in a stormy match at the US Darts Masters on Friday, with heavy favourite Van Gerwen eventually seeing off the spirited Van Dongen, a Dutch-born US-based player, 6-4. After the match, MVG was less than complimentary about Van Dongen, saying: “I let him into the game but it's the game of his life - his first time in front of his home crowd but I did the right thing at the end,” said Van Gerwen. In another interview, with Online Darts TV, Van Gerwen was asked about Van Dongen’s attempts to whip up the crowd.

Michael van Gerwen is probably the most recognisable figure in darts.While the last couple of years haven’t been his best, the Green Machine remains one of the finest players on the planet. Van Gerwen has swept all before him over the last decade, winning three World Championships and a host of other TV majors.But back on June 7, 2007, MVG was a little known teenager making his debut in front of the Sky Sports cameras as Bolton hosted the UK Open.

darts has exceeded expectations in its first year, despite criticism from some fans.For 2022, the nomadic darting roadshow has undergone a revamp, with eight players playing in a mini competition each week with quarter-finals, semis and a final. The winner on the night collects five points, plus a £10,000 bonus, the runner-up receives three points and the losing semi-finalists get two each.The league phase has been completed with the play-offs, in his usual format, taking place in Berlin on June 13 between Jonny Clayton, Michael van Gerwen, James Wade and Joe Cullen.The format has received mixed reviews from fans, with some complaining it is too repetitive, but PDC president Hearn is delighted with how the new-look tournament has taken shape, revealing bumper ticket sales and TV viewing figure.

Michael van Gerwen has revealed he has been battling the injury which has ruled him out of the World Cup of Darts for 18 months.The Green Machine, who is in New York for the US Darts Masters, revealed at the start of the week that he had been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome and would undergo an operation on his wrist immediately after the Premier League play-offs in Berlin on June 13.As a result, he will miss the World Cup in Frankfurt, which begins on June 16, with his place in the Netherlands side going to Dirk van Duijvenbode. Van Gerwen intends to be back in action at 100 per cent by the World Matchplay in Blackpool, which starts on July 16.Van Gerwen has been struggling with the problem for some time and while it hasn’t affected his game directly, he regularly feels a tingling in his throwing hand, sometimes up to 50 times a day.“It’s not really when I’m playing darts but during the day, 20, 30, maybe 50 times, I get tingling in my hands.

Michael van Gerwen ahead of the World Cup of Darts after the Green Machine was ruled out with a wrist injury.Van Gerwen has announced he has been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome – pressure on the nerves in the wrists which can cause tingling and numbness in the fingers and hand – and will undergo surgery the day after the Premier League play-offs in Berlin, shortly before the start of the World Cup in Frankfurt.The three-time world champion intends to be back to 100 per cent fitness in time for the World Matchplay in Blackpool, which starts on July 16. Van Gerwen was due to partner Danny Noppert at the World Cup but his place will now go to Dirk van Duijvenbode, who has played at the tournament before, alongside MVG.Van Duijvenbode is a larger-than-life character, who is known for one of the most intense walk-ons in the sport.

Michael van Gerwen faces a spell on the sidelines due to injury and will miss the World Cup of Darts as a result.The three-time world champion has announced he has been diagnosed with Carpel Tunnel Syndrome and will have an operation immediately after the Premier League play-offs in Berlin on June 13, when he will face James Wade in the semi-finals. Carpel Tunnel Syndrome is pressure on a nerve in the wrist which can cause tingling, numbness and pain in the hand and fingers.With the World Cup in Frankfurt following just a few days later, Van Gerwen will miss the event, severely hampering the Netherlands’ chances of winning the trophy.