EFL chief Rick Parry explains decision to back radical Premier League proposal

Al Roker undoubtedly knows how to best inspire and motivate his fans.

They're at the centre of the drama in the Dales on the ITV soap Emmerdale. But the young cast looked a far cry from farm life as they dazzled at the Once Upon a Smile Ball annual Grand Ball.

Sisters Venus and Serena Williams stole the spotlight at the wedding of Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz! The tennis legends and fashion phenoms were absolutely stunning in their fancy ensembles as they were spotted arriving to the star-studded affair on Saturday (April 10) at Nicola’s family estate in Palm Beach, Florida.

GEORDIE Shore star Nathan Henry has split from his boyfriend Declan Doyle. The reality star - who has also appeared on Ex on the Beach - met Declan on the MTV show and found love.

HOLLYOAKS stars filming in Mallorca were left red faced after using the hotel spa - as they had no idea it was a nudist resort. Bosses flew out a number of cast and crew earlier this week to film Gary Lucy’s dramatic exit from the soap after more than 20 years playing Luke Morgan.

SIMON Gregson was questioned in the back of a police van after a bust-up with another bloke in a pub opposite the Grand National racecourse.  The Coronation Street soap star, was reportedly pinned to the ground by bouncers before officers arrived at the Toby Carvery.  He was pictured drinking Guinness in one of the Grand National’s luxury suites and had enjoyed hospitality with other celebs at Aintree Ladies Day on Friday. A source told The Sunday Mirror: “There was a bust-up and bouncers kicked him out – they pinned him to the ground before the police arrived.  “He was taken to the police van and spoken to for some time.

Amber Heard is hoping she and her ex-husband Johnny Depp can eventually put the past behind them after their defamation trial comes to an end.

BROODY Brooklyn Beckham is dreaming of cooking up some kids – but only after he becomes a master baker. The 23-year-old, who tied the knot with actress Nicola Peltz yesterday at her family’s £76million beachside estate in Miami, recently launched his own Cookin’ With Brooklyn shows on social media.

"The countryside has made me who I am.”He added jokingly: "There’s only ever been six months in my life when I haven’t had a flock of sheep."The presenter added to The Yorkshire Post that the countryside is what is "really important" to him. He also spoke about how the countryside has always been home, even when in London working on The One Show.The farmer said he was never really one for London’s club scene.Matt said he prefers to have fun by watching films like Back to the Future and playing board games with his family.He concluded by saying he’s never happier than when on the farm.The presenter added that it is “like a magnet”.

Popular chef Jamie Oliver took to his Instagram to wish daughter Daisy a happy 19th birthday and the teen is the double of her mum Jools Oliver. Jamie, 46, shared a selection of snaps showing Daisy enjoying a traditional birthday with the Oliver brood and cutting a huge chocolate cake. Daisy is the second eldest of the Olivers’ five children - Poppy, 20, Daisy, 19, Petal, 13, Buddy, 11, and five-year-old River.

Popular reality show The Only Way is Essex is reportedly facing issues for the upcoming series due to start filming in June. Stars of the hugely popular ITV show are said to be refusing to film scenes with cast member Chloe Brockett after she was allegedly involved in an incident at a bar in central London with co-star Ella Rae Wise. Chloe, 21, reportedly attempted to throw an ice bucket at co-star Ella Rae Wise, 19, only to miss and hit someone else, an eyewitness claimed.

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker, who is on the brink of leaving the sofa for new opportunities after signing a contract with Channel 5, had earnt just £295,000 in the past year, according to an annual update made by officials at the BBC.The former Strictly star's new salary is expected to dwarf his previous one at a reported £1.5 million, but he nevertheless told viewers of his breakfast show: “I’ve never ever been motivated by money in any job that I’ve ever taken".Dan had previously joked on Twitter that he would be leaving his lucrative BBC job with "immediate effect" if it meant he could start a new career filming plane landings during the excitement of Storm Eunice.Now the 45-year-old will be hosting the 5:00pm news on Channel 5 four evenings a week, putting an abrupt end to the 4:30am starts he was previously accustomed to.He is also believed to have plans in the works for presenting six hours per year of primetime shows.One source has suggested the absence of primetime TV work was a key issue for Dan and another reason that he was keen to leave the BBC behind.“He’d made it pretty clear he wanted to front prime-time evening shows on the BBC for quite some time," the source stated."He went to them to discuss his future after getting the offer from Channel 5 in the hope that they’d give him what he wanted to keep him on the breakfast show.“But they refused and were left raging.”In quotes published in The Sun, the source added: “The details have yet to be finalised but could include a quiz show or a programme in the style of Susan Calman’s Grand Days Out.”Express.co.uk has approached the BBC and Dan's reps for comment.News anchor Sian Williams, 57, who also works as a chartered psychologist, was among the first to

Brie Larson is boarding one of Hollywood’s all-time biggest film franchises.

Hoda Kotb is a familiar face on Today, having been working on the NBC daytime show since 2007.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares urgent plea for help as she shares tragic newsThe TV favorite started out hosting the fourth hour with Kathie Lee Gifford, but in 2019 Kathie departed from the program and was replaced by Jenna Bush Hager.On Friday, the duo celebrated their third work anniversary together in a heartwarming segment on the show.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb left surprised by Jenna Bush Hager's revelationThe pair marked three years, and were left in disbelief over just how quickly time had gone. "It's a big deal around here.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's children are all carving out their own careers, with their youngest Audrey following in their footsteps as an actress.MORE: Tim McGraw saddens 1883 fans with latest Instagram postAnd it's safe to say that performing has always been in Audrey's blood, as an unearthed home video proves!Taking to Instagram over the weekend, the 20-year-old shared incredible footage of herself dancing to Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal as a little girl.VIDEO: Faith Hill and Tim McGraw's love story Audrey's dance moves were more than impressive and her family were quick to react to the video.MORE: Faith Hill's daughter is her mom's double in gorgeous modelling photoMORE: Inside Faith Hill and Tim McGraw's incredible Nashville mega-mansion Big sister Gracie simply wrote: "Legs," while other famous faces also reacted. Rita Wilson wrote: "How did you learn all that at such a young age? You're good!" while Faith and Tim's 1883 co-star Eric Nelson wrote: "The door choreo is what really took it to another level."A post shared by Audrey McGraw (@audreymcgraw)Faith Hill and Tim McGraw's daughter Audrey impressed with her throwback dance video Faith and Tim are also parents to Maggie, 23, and Grace, 24 and have a very close bond with all three of their children.MORE: See the cast of Yellowstone and their real-life familiesMORE: Tim McGraw shares never-before-seen family photos to mark special reasonAudrey even played the lead role in her father's music video, 7000 OBO.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis stole the hearts of the nation when she appeared on the show and on Saturday she did the same when she posted an incredibly heartwarming rehearsal video with partner Giovanni Pernice.SEE: Rose Ayling-Ellis looks so gorgeous in striking dress – see photoSharing the black-and-white clip to her Instagram feed, the EastEnders star reminded her followers of the unforgettable moment it all went silent during her performance to Symphony by Zara Larson and Clean Bandit.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis shares emotional video of unseen rehearsal footageCaptioning the post, the 27-year-old wrote: "Throwback to rehearsal video of this dance before the country saw it and the big impact it made that blew our minds.READ: Rose Ayling-Ellis praises Giovanni Pernice's special tour addition – 'Love this very much Gio'WOW: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis looks unreal in cropped blazer and trousers"Definitely one of my favourite, most special weeks on Strictly. The couple had viewers in tears when the music stopped"We are absolutely honoured to be nominated for the BAFTA's best TV moment of the year."There's only a few days left to vote if you want to.

Gloucester Live, the surrounding land has been divided into three over recent years. Wildin’s home 24 Meendurst road and 24a which stands directly in front of his mancave have been transferred to a company called Expresser Ltd.

Manchester United and backed by EFL chairman Rick Parry.Had the plans been adopted, a reduction in the number of teams in the Premier League from 20 to 18 would have taken place and there would have been an overall drop in the number of clubs in the top four divisions of English football from 92 to 90.There would still be 24 clubs in the Championship, League One and League Two.Changes would have been made to promotion and relegation across some of the divisions, but there would also be increased power granted to England's 'elite' clubs and divided opinionIn terms of finances, a total of £250m would be granted to the EFL to make up for revenue lost due to the coronavirus pandemic both last season and this season.In addition to this, 25% of

Premier League chairman Gary Hoffman has hit out at EFL chief Rick Parry for his secret talks with Liverpool and Manchester United.

When Premier League club chiefs meet at the league's shareholders' meeting this week, it’s expected to be a fiery affair.

The Premier League have offered just £25m to bail out the EFL.