Ex-GMP chief constable Ian Hopkins paid £213k - a year's salary - for less than nine months' work after being forced out

Bradley Walsh was left red-faced on a Valentine’s Day special of The Chase after a chocolatier brought the host a flirty gift to celebrate the romantic holiday.As four new contestants lined up to face chaser Anne Hegerty - aka The Governess – on the love-themed episode, Bradley Walsh found himself the object of one contestant’s affections as she offered him a sweet gift made just for him.As chocolatier Chris, 61, took to the stage for her cash builder round, the Horwich native began teasing Brad with details of her delightful occupation as a chocolate maker, explaining that she makes delicious treats from home.Impressed by her profession, Chris replied by telling the host that she’d made some special chocolates and brought them to the set for him to enjoy.“Oooh hello,” said Bradley upon learning of her profession.“I did bring some for you to get a taste of,” gushed Chris, as a flattered Bradley replied: “Did you just say you brought some in just for me?”“I did,” said Chris, shooting blushing Bradley a massive smile.“See that’s what you call a proper contestant, replied Brad, before joking: “You’re through congratulations!”Fans oozed with excitement for Bradley and his new admirer, taking to Twitter to comment on the flirty exchange.“Does Chris know Bradley Walsh is married?” and a second adding: “Think Chris has a crush on Bradders.”Chris joined three other contestants all suited to the love theme on the ITV quiz, including a heart doctor, a florist and a contestant called Valentine who was born on Valentine’s Day.“Loving the valentines theme running through the contestants today on #thechase,” said one viewer.

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It’s a busy morning of pilot pickups at ABC.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was among the tens of thousands at SoFi Stadium yesterday who decided to doff their masks. A shot of the mayor maskless in his Rams gear at the game began circulating online on Sunday afternoon, prompting criticism from many who pointing out that L.A. County’s mask mandate for outdoor mega-events is still in effect.

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No hard feelings. While reflecting on the end of her marriage, Zoë Kravitz opened up about where she stands with her ex-husband, Karl Glusman.

Guy Lodge Film CriticIt’s been nearly seven years since the devastating November 2015 terrorist attacks on Paris that left 137 dead, and while the effects of the tragedy have been indirectly felt in a surge of French films centered on terrorism, security fears and cultural conflict, filmmakers have largely shied away from direct dramatizations of the events and their fallout. Isaki Lacuesta shows no such hesitation in his ambitious, windingly structured “One Year, One Night,” which provides an explicit anatomy of trauma as experienced over the course of a year by a Franco-Spanish couple who survived the Bataclan nightclub massacre — itself reconstructed in claustrophobic, stomach-knotting flashbacks.

Ethan Shanfeld ABC has ordered the pilot for “Not Dead Yet,” a single-camera comedy from writing duo Casey Johnson and David Windsor, executive produced by McG.“Not Dead Yet” follows 40-something Nell Stevens, who is down on her luck, low on cash and newly single. When she lands the only job she can find, writing obituaries, she starts receiving life advice from an unlikely source.

Maray, which has three restaurants in Liverpool, is set to open a fourth site in Manchester, it’s been confirmed.

Steven Gaydos Executive VP of ContentThis story was first published in Daily Variety in June 2001.The last time Ivan Reitman was near the Czech Republic, it was the middle of the night in 1960, outside the Slovakian town of his birth, Komárno. He was 3, and he and his Holocaust survivor parents were trying to get the hell away from Communist tyranny.It shouldn’t be a great shock, then, to learn that the director-producer isn’t completely at ease about the July 6 premiere of his “Evolution” at the Karlovy Vary film fest.His ambivalence is plain.

TOWIE star Harry Derbidge has found love again, just four months after calling off his wedding to fiancé Dean Rowland. Announcing his new romance on Instagram, Harry, 27, shared a string of loved-up snaps with his new man, Jackson Lonergan. He wrote alongside the post: “Made it official.

The NSFW trailer for Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas’s psychological thriller “Deep Water” has been released.

More than entertainment icons, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were an unstoppable couple. Director Amy Poehler highlights the pair’s personal pain and professional heights in “Lucy and Desi.” The project represents a chance for Poehler — herself an established comedic actress — to reach into comedy history for the endearing story that led to the genre-defining “I Love Lucy.” READ MORE: ‘Lucy And Desi’ Review: Amy Poehler’s Documentary Is An Enjoyable, If Overly Familiar, Look At The Iconic Couple [Sundance] The project features an incredible line-up of names that knew the legendary pair.

Odell Beckham Jr.’s girlfriend would go into labor during the Super Bowl and take him out of the game, and while that didn’t happen, another player became a father for the second time just hours after the team’s big win.Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson and his wife, Samaria Jefferson, welcomed their second baby together on Sunday evening, after Samaria went into labor during the Super Bowl.The baller posted a picture to his Instagram Story after winning the big game, showing himself laying in a bed while holding his newborn baby boy in his arms.The couple, who are high school sweethearts, are also parents to 5-year-old daughter Bella.A post shared by Van Jefferson (@van_j12)Ahead of Super Bowl LVI, Samaria told The Athletic that she was ready if their second child was born ahead of his Feb. 17 due date.“I’m feeling pretty good — I’m definitely feeling 40 weeks [pregnant],” she told the outlet.

Kanye West, and his phone might be hot after spending the past couple of days taking shots at Pete Davidson on Instagram. The rapper, who legally changed his name to Ye, began a tirade against the comedian for dating his estranged wife, Kim Kardashian.

Hannah Waddingham had quite the eventful Valentine’s Day last year.

Back at it. Whoopi Goldberg returned to The View on Monday, February 14, following a two-week suspension for her controversial comments about the holocaust.

No apologies. Chevy Chase isn’t losing sleep over accusations that he’s a difficult costar.

More than meets the eye. Ben Affleck‘s upcoming film with ex-girlfriend Ana de Armas, Deep Water, finally has a trailer — and love has never looked more sinister.

Not so fast! Charlize Theron wants everyone to know that she is, in fact, not dating her 2022 Super Bowl date.

The perfect pair! Naomi Campbell’s 9-month-old daughter made her adorable debut on British Vogue‘s March 2022 cover.