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Ian Roberts, the first out gay rugby league player, has addressed the Manly pride jersey boycott. Roberts, a former Manly Sea Eagles himself publicly came out in 1995 while playing for Manly.Seven Manly Players To Boycott NRL Match Over Gay Pride JerseyRoberts told Fox Sports that the controversy “breaks my heart.” “And to try to explain what a Pride Round means, particularly for the LGBTQIA+ community, what it means to us individually.”Roberts said that Pride Rounds are about being welcoming, inclusive, and making people feel valid and seen.“It isn’t a thing of exclusivity. It’s just about welcoming and saying to the LGBTQIA+ community, you’re part of the greater community and you’re welcome here.”Stressing why a Pride Round is so vital and the potential consequences of this player backlash, Roberts said, “I’ve lost friends to suicide and I’ve seen the consequences of what homophobia, transphobia, and all the phobias can do to people.”He continued, “There are kids out in the suburbs, out in the regions, who may not have heard many stories lately.

Ranvir Singh has revealed that she and her son don’t flush wees down the loo in a bid to save water, but admitted that it can be “slightly uncomfortable” at times. Ranvir, 44, is currently sitting in for Lorraine Kelly and ahead of programme beginning, she chatted with today’s Good Morning Britain hosts, Charlotte Hawkins – who has been sitting in for Kate Garraway as she cares for husband Derek Draper – and Ed Balls. The pair had just been having a debate about water saving amid claims that the UK could soon face a drought, and begged the question of if people should flush their number ones or not.

LOVE Island fans have accused Luca of "gaslighting" Gemma after making a savage remark. The fishmonger was fuming when his partner licked the other boys during a dancing challenge.

Luca Bish has been a hit with viewers on this year's Love Island with his gleaming veneers and cheeky one-liners. The Fishmonger, 23, has tons of charisma and charm and has won the heart of fellow Islander, Gemma Owen. Outside of the villa, the future influencer has some rather notable celebrity ties from a legendary EastEnders actress and a former Strictly Come Dancing star, to singer Nick Cave who penned an open letter.

Actor Tony Dow is still alive, it has been confirmed, despite his wife issuing a statement confirming the Leave it to Beaver star's death. According to TMZ, the actor, producer and director best known for playing Wally Cleaver on the hit American sitcom is still alive, but is in his "last hours" as he receives hospice care for liver cancer. The confusion over his death reportedly came after his "distraught" wife Lauren believed he had died, and had informed his management.

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Climate change was pretty weak from both of them," she declared after watching one of the pair's televised debates.She added: "They clearly have no idea of the scale…."Rishi Sunak has already been slammed for "economic illiteracy" over the issue.In previous government debates, he consistently voted against policies aimed at minimising the perils of climate change and global warming.And just before the pandemic began, he dismissed the idea of a proposal to cut almost all transport emissions by 2030.Back in 2016, he chose not to vote in favour of lowering the maximum carbon emissions for new homes.Meanwhile, he even stood against plans for a windfall tax against oil and gas companies.However he did create incentives for those who installed eco-friendly insulation in their homes, and cut VAT for those who chose to install solar panels on their homes.Plus he also grabbed attention when his Budget Statement announced he would like to divert £1 billion to a Net Zero innovation fund.When asked what members of the public could do in the fight against climate change, Mr Sunak simply suggested recycling - a technique that many have argued would not go far enough.Meanwhile Liz Truss was keen to let the world know that she had been an eco-warrior "before it was fashionable"."I was a teenage eco warrior campaigning against damage to the ozone layer," the leadership candidate proudly announced.However, some of her critics believe her policy ideas on the matter have barely progressed since those teenage years.She previously held the position of Environment Secretary, but during that time, she cut subsidies for wind farms and dismissed Michael Gove's ideas for cutting air pollution.Ms Truss also announced in March that she would

Scots could see another £160 knocked off their winter energy bills if Rishi Sunak becomes Prime Minister.

A model who was asked to leave a supermarket while wearing skimpy clothing has shared her frustration and claimed she faced “prejudice just because I’m hot”. Iara Ferreira said that the incident happened in Miami when she was approached by an employee who recognised her because he is also Brazilian.

Scots Lotto winner Jane Park has revealed that she is currently in hospital.

A man broke into his mother's Hamilton home twice in the space of five days despite bail conditions banning him from going near her.

Oli Shaw admits he can’t wait for Kilmarnock’s Premiership curtain-raiser.

TV star Lorraine Kelly thinks V&A Dundee would be the perfect venue to host the Eurovision Song Contest. The presenter suggested the venue as two of Scotland's largest cities confirm their bids to host the mega event.

FORMER Hollyoaks actress Rachel Adedeji is making her TV comeback in an upcoming series called Champion. The talented singer and actress, 30, previously played Lisa Loveday on the Channel 4 soap, but left the role in 2020.

BBC Breakfast fans had a big question after Naga Munchetty tweeted about her "worst day of the year". The 46-year-old presenter's revelation came during an exchange with her co-star Carol Kirkwood on Twitter this morning.

LOVE Island has been hit by a fresh race row after it was revealed Indiyah Polack, Dami Hope, Danica Taylor and Jamie Allen are at risk of being dumped. During Tuesday night's episode of Love Island the results of the public vote were revealed, with Adam Collard and Paige Thorne also ending up in danger.

Ali Wentworth looks to be having the time of her life in LA, where she has been for the past week.MORE: Ali Wentworth stuns in leopard print swimsuit while at home in New YorkThe Go Ask Ali podcast star is in California for work while her husband George Stephanopoulos has remained in New York City.The mother-of-two gave an update from her working vacation on Tuesday, sharing a picture of her breathtaking view featuring an outdoor swimming pool and palm trees.VIDEO: Ali Wentworth jokes she's divorcing George StephanopoulosThe candid snapshot also saw a glimpse of Ali's blonde hair, and she captioned it: "California blonde."MORE: George Stephanopoulos makes rare social media appearance alongside daughters for Father's DayMORE: Ali Wentworth details 'scariest' interruption she faced while on a hikeLast week the author shared a photo of herself sitting on the steps outside of a trailer, tagging her location as Los Angeles, California.In the caption, she wrote: "Working girl." Fans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "Very excited about this," while another wrote: "Excited for what's coming is an understatement." A third simply added: "Yes!!" Ali Wentworth shared a stunning photo of her view of her swimming pool in LAAli hasn't given any more details of her project so far but no doubt will do in the near future! She hasn't sat still for long this year and recently came back from New York City after spending time in Montauk on vacation with George.MORE: Inside Ali Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos' stunning $6.5m New York apartmentMORE: Ali Wentworth calls out husband George Stephanopoulos live on GMAThe couple enjoyed some quality time together, having recently also gone away to Paris.

Jamie Redknapp gave fans a candid insight into his fun-filled Italian summer holiday with his blended family.SEE: Jamie Redknapp and wife Frida are the picture of summer on idyllic day outTaking to Instagram, the former footballer shared a sun-drenched snap of his two eldest children and baby Raphael playing in the swimming pool.WATCH: Jamie Redknapp's baby son Raphael takes after his dad in adorable videoStood in the deep end, Beau, 13, balanced his father on his shoulders, while Charley, 17, supported seven-month-old Raphael.MORE: Jamie Redknapp's wife Frida shares stunning sun-kissed snaps for a very special occasionMORE: Jamie Redknapp's wife Frida special update with rarely seen daughterThe 49-year-old is currently enjoying some time away with his blended family comprised of wife Frida, his two boys from his previous marriage to Louise Redknapp, and baby Raphael whom he shares with Frida. Jamie larked about with his three sonsHe captioned the post: "Lads, lads, lads" followed by a red heart emoji.Jamie's fans went berserk in the comment section, with one fan writing: "Beautiful photo of your lovely family" whilst a second penned: "Great pic of all the lads, looks like you're all having so much fun in the sun."Other fans were delighted by little Raphael's star appearance, with one noting: "The baby is cuteness overload", whilst another added: "Look at little Raphy."Earlier that day, Jamie shared a gorgeous photo of his wife Frida balancing Raphael on her hip.

Alec Baldwin frequently takes to Instagram to share happy family updates or professional news with his fans.MORE: Alec Baldwin shocks fans as he announces controversial decisionBut this week he used the platform to pay touching tributes to two friends following the news of their sudden deaths. WATCH: Alec Baldwin's toddler's rock star impression is adorableOn Tuesday, Alec posted a picture of an article confIrming the death of Goodfellas actor Paul Sorvino at the age of 83.

Naman Ramachandran Newen Studios, the Paris-headquartered production and distribution group, has taken a majority stake in London-based production house, Rise Films, the outfit behind “All That Breathes,” which won the top documentary prizes at Sundance and Cannes this year. The move is part of Newen’s premium documentary ambitions and U.K.

LOVE Island fans were left unimpressed by the mile high challenge and have branded it the "worst" one yet. The girls transformed into sexy air hostesses for a racy 'mile high club' challenge.