Ian Wright forced to leave ITV's FA Cup coverage over family bereavement

Clayton Davis Belfast native Ciarán Hinds finally received the recognition he’s deserved with an Oscar nomination for his role in the Focus Features picture “Belfast.” Hinds’ career has spanned over 120 films and television series, but he tells Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast that knew when he began to read writer and director Kenneth Branagh’s script for “Belfast” that he wanted to be a part of it.On this episode, Hinds talks about the impressive career that has seen him share the screen with the likes of Andrew Garfield and Daniel Day-Lewis and working under the guidance of master filmmakers like Paul Thomas Anderson and Steven Spielberg, whom he reunited with at this year’s Oscar nominees luncheon. He also discusses what it was like to work with an outstanding cast that included Caitriona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan and the young Jude Hill.

JOE WICKS is pulling faces for our camera, striking Zoolander-style poses which he wants to send to his wife, model Rosie Jones. She is never far from his thoughts — he talks about her and their two kids constantly throughout the day — so he is more than ready to look a little bit silly if he thinks it will make her laugh.

HE is hailed as one of the leading stars of the grime revival but Bugzy Malone tells me he owes just as much to film director Guy Ritchie as he does to his music career. The Mancunian rapper became one of the genre’s breakthrough artists, earning himself the nickname King Of The North in the process.

MOLLY-Mae Hague showed off her natural beauty as she went make-up on the beach in Mexico. The 22-year-old ditched her bikini top and lounged in the sun wearing an oversized shirt – leaving her fans delighted.

DANNIELLA Westbrook has revealed that she is training to be a therapist and holistic healer, and says this spiritual new direction gives her a 'better buzz than any drug'. The former EastEnders actress, 48, opens up about her surprising new direction in the new episode of her friend Paul Danan's podcast.

BRENDAN Cole has insisted that “things are getting personal” on Dancing On Ice amid reports of tension rising backstage. The 45-year-old dancer teased an “exciting weekend ahead” after the show sparked a fix row last weekend due to over scoring and the "wrong person" being sent home.

Sesame Street star Emilio Delgado, who played the role of Luis the Fix-It Shop owner on the iconic show, died at 81 Thursday at his New York City home.Delgado's wife Carol told TMZ that the actor was at home with his family when he passed away.Delgado has been diagnosed with the blood cancer Multiple Myeloma since December of 2020, according to the outlet, and had been in hospice care as of late.

TOWIE'S Amy Childs stripped off for a sexy hot tub selfie to celebrate her nine month anniversary with boyfriend Billy Delbosq. The 31-year-old reality star took a naked dip with her beau and sipped on champagne to mark the special occasion.

CORRIE star Brooke Vincent has revealed the soap’s first lesbian kiss between herself co-star Sasha Parkinson was also her first ever snog. The actress, 29, was just 16-years-old when soap bosses came up with the 2010 storyline in which her character Sophie Webster fell for school pal Sian Powers, played by Sacha.

OUR House viewers have called out a series of gaffes and "unanswered questions" in tonight's finale episode. As the four-part series concluded tonight, Fi discovered that Toby, who’s real name is Mike, has been trying to destroy her life and take away her home.

LOVE Island star Katie Salmon has revealed she is having a baby daughter – and she already has a name. The 26-year-old announced she was six months pregnant with fiancé Harry at the start of this year and is due to welcome her little girl soon.

TOBY-ALEXANDER Smith made his final EastEnders appearance tonight - and has revealed he’s becoming a full-time dad after quitting the soap. The actor has played serial killer Gray Atkins for three years but in tonight’s episode Gray was finally caught by police and carted off. Now the actor has told The Sun that he’s becoming a full-time dad to daughter Bonnie who he shares with girlfriend, Emmerdale’s Amy Walsh.

OUR House star Bronagh Waugh has given fans a glimpse inside of her sprawling property with a lake in her garden. The actress - who starring in the intense ITV drama - can enjoy a more serene lifestyle at her stunning home.

Addie Morfoot ContributorRory Kennedy and Mark Bailey’s Moxie Films has partnered with Imagine Documentaries to develop and co-produce a slate of new nonfiction fare.The partnership with the nonfiction division of Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Entertainment and Moxie Films is a multi-year agreement.Headed by Sara Bernstein and Justin Wilkes, Imagine Documentaries recently co-produced Kennedy’s “Downfall: The Case Against Boeing,” which Bailey wrote and produced. The Netflix docu, which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in January, is an investigation of two Boeing 737 Max crashes that occurred within five months of each other in 2018 and 2019 that killed a combined 346 people.

Zack Sharf The Parents Television Council (PTC) is speaking out against Disney ahead of the March 16 addition of former Netflix-Marvel series “Daredevil,” “Jessica Jones,” “Luke Cage,” “Iron Fist,” “The Punisher” and “The Defenders” on Disney Plus. All of these series are significantly more violent and adult in theme and subject matter compared to the other offerings in the Disney Plus library.

Vanessa Bryant has revealed that she has welcomed a new member of her family - a German Shepherd puppy named Loki.MORE: Vanessa Bryant supported by fans after bittersweet goodbye to daughter NataliaThe wife of the late basketball player Kobe Bryant shared a sweet snap with her daughters Natalia Capri and Bianka alongside Loki, captioning the post: "My girls are happy. Big Boy~ Loki."VIDEO: Vanessa Bryant makes bittersweet Kobe Bryant discovery Friends and fans were quick to comment with many calling him "handsome" and "a cutie" while others shared how much they "loved" the picture of the happy family.In the pic, Loki had his mouth open and looked straight into the camera as the girls held him still, while a second pic saw Natalia cuddled into his neck while her younger sisters smiled alongside her.MORE: Vanessa Bryant's epic walk-in closet at family home will blow your mindMORE: Vanessa Bryant shares sweetest photo of daughter BiankaVanessa recently paid an emotional tribute to her late husband, NBA star Kobe, and their daughter Gigi in a reflective new post."My babies.

Ian Wright sadly learnt about his mother Nesta passing away in the middle of presenting coverage for the FA Cup at Crown Oil Arena on Sunday.The former I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! star received the tragic news while teams Plymouth Argyle and Rochdale were battling it out on the field, exiting the ITV show at half time. Appearing his usual cheery self before hearing the news, Ian’s sudden departure was explained by host Mark Pougatch after returning from the break.

David de Gea has come in for criticism for his role in Arsenal's opening goal from Paul Scholes and Ian Wright after Emile Smith Rowe volleyed into an empty net.

Manchester United have come under much criticism this season for their defensive team work when out of possession.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has revealed the only match he was “afraid of” during his career – and it wasn’t the North London derby.Ian Wright played for a number of clubs throughout a stellar career, even travelling to north of the border and playing for Celtic in his twilight years.And, speaking to Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster on his podcast, ‘Fozcast’, the former Gunner admitted that the ‘Old Firm’ derby against Rangers was one of his toughest challenges as a player.Earlier on in his career, Wright had represented England against Italy in Rome, where he remembered: “You could feel the atmosphere, it’s a sporting atmosphere where it’s like, ‘oh my God, this is amazing’.”But this was nothing compared to the hostility he faced when he put on