James McAvoy admits he told huge lie about a pal to escape Queen musical audition

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A man fighting for his life in hospital after being hit by a car on a Scots street was mowed down a a dark-coloured Porsche.

abusive relationship and hired a bodyguard began to find herself falling in love with him – and now they're happily married with children. Elise Stevens, 35, was left petrified for her and her 13-year-old daughter's safety after she escaped her ex-partner in November 2008.

Gemma Collins has revealed she was scared of being "locked up" if people found out about her self-harming.The TOWIE star also feared she was going to be placed in a mental asylum for the rest of her life - away from her family and friends.Gemma, 41, has recently spoken out about her mental health struggles ahead of her new Channel 4 documentary - Gemma Collins: Self Harm and Me - which will explore her mental health battles.Speaking to The Mirror, The GC said she felt like she couldn't tell anyone about her self-harming issue because she felt like she would be isolated from her nearest and dearest.She said: "So when I started self-harming I couldn’t tell anyone because I was thinking I’m going to get locked up, not going to see my family or friends and I’m going to be in a mental asylum my whole life."Gemma explained that she revealed her self-harming to her parents - who were left shocked by their teenage daughter.She went on: "My parents were in the kitchen and I just walked in. I think I’d done it before, but it was a bit of a cry for help.

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Jurgen Klopp’s side to secure the points and keep the deficit between themselves and the reigning Premier League champions to nine points.While the Brazilian midfielder was the one with the goalscoring touch, it was the heroics of Alisson Becker in the Liverpool goal who really ensured the points went home with the Merseysiders.The Brazilian made four crucial saves in the first half from Jay Rodriguez and Burnley summer signing Wout Weghorst.However, Sean Dyche’s side were the ones who were left to rue their missed opportunities – Daily Star Sport takes a look at four things Klopp got right against BurnleyFor the first time since their 2-2 home draw against Brighton and Hove Albion in October, Klopp deployed the terrifying trio of Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah, and Roberto Firmino all together in the same frontline.This was the most surprising decision the German made, considering Diogo Jota’s impressive form in the absence of Salah and Mane.Jota has operated in the ‘hole’ beautifully, and even scored an impressive brace in the Reds’ 2-0 home victory against Leicester City. However, Burnley’s assertive and aggressive defending style called for the subtlety and unpredictability of Firmino, rather than the agility and speed of Jota.And the Brazilian was a strong focal point at the spearhead of Liverpool’s attack, finding space in-between the Clarets’ midfield and defence, and providing Salah and Mane with a perfect back board.Like Mane and Salah, Firmino’s contract is also set to expire in the summer of 2023 - Liverpool supporters will surely hope the club pens him to a new deal.

James McAvoy were left with a smile on their faces this morning as he posted a video on his Instagram page.The Scots star has teamed up with Comic Relief to help promote 'Red Nose Day' and in a new promotion video, McAvoy had fans left wanting more.The video, which was titled: "James McAvoy teaches us his fav TikTok dances with kittens", the actor can be seen wear a Red Nose Day t-shirt while speaking to the camera.He says: "Hello James McAvoy here!"I'm so excited that Red Nose Day is back this year and Comic Relief has asked me to get involved, so to help spread the word and hopefully put a smile on your face, I'm going to be taking you through my top 5 TikTok dances.... I'm sorry about this.

X Men actor James McAvoy is giving fans the opportunity to have a private half hour long chat with him on Zoom - as long as they are the highest bidder in an auction.The Filth star offered his friendly banter to the five highest bidders to help out Give And Go Athletics charity drive.James said: "The charity organisation provides sports programs while delivering trauma based therapy in and around Philadelphia (my 2nd home) This Zoom session will be at a time mutually convenient for the Top 5 successful bidders (and me...Currently in London).James added: "It will be coordinated and moderated by Give and Go Athletics' Founder & CEO, the brilliant Andre Wright. The session will be around 30 minutes.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.James McAvoy has claimed he was offered an “astronomical” fee to model for Pringle only to be turned down because he was too scrawny.The Hollywood star was approached to star in an advertising campaign for the luxury Scottish knitwear brand while he was an emerging young actor.He said he kept turning them down because he didn’t want to sell out but they kept coming back with higher offers.McAvoy, 41, who is taking part in the up coming celebrity version of The Great British Bake Off, said the payday got so big that he felt he couldn’t turn it down.But after a meeting with executives for the firm he said they changed their mind because he didn’t have the

James McAvoy lied about his friend being in a serious car accident so he could get out of an audition for Queen musical We Will Rock You.The X Men star was asked to meet casting directors for the hit West End show in London.However, James said he realised on the way to the audition that he didn't want to be in musicals and made up a story to allow him to escape.James, 41, even broke down in tears when he got there as he claimed he had just taken his pal to hospital after he had been knocked down.The show's bosses asked for him to return the next day because they were so impressed by his "passion" in caring for his friend.The Glasgow-born actor said: "I just suddenly got hit by this realisation that 'I don't really want to be in musicals,

The Great British Bake Off is getting a boost of star power for its latest installment. Split actor James McAvoy, Star Wars star Daisy Ridley, musician Dizzee Rascal, and Little Mix member Jade Thirlwall are all set to compete on the hit reality series for to raise money for a cancer charity, Variety reports.

The SU2C show has a strong line-up of celebrities including KSI and Dame Kelly HolmesIt’s the feel-good programme we all need to lift our spirits and get us back to baking copious amounts of banana bread. That's right - Celebrity Bake Off it back!Channel 4 have announced its star-studded line up for the Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C) Bake Off series, and it does not disappoint.

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James McAvoy has been revealed as an A-list contestant on The Great British Bake Off Stand Up to Cancer. The Scots actor revealed the exciting news on his Instagram, saying he was honoured to be part of the show, which is set to return in spring.

James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Jade Thirlwall are among the stars who will take part in 'The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off' this year - but co-host Noel Fielding looks set to miss the series. Channel 4 have confirmed the star-studded line-up for the five celebrity special episodes, which will air this spring, but Matt Lucas looks set to present the season solo, after Noel missed the Christmas and New Year's 'Bake Off' specials as he was on paternity leave following the birth of his second child with partner Liliana Bird in October.

James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, Dizzee Rascal and Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall are among the stars taking part in a celebrity edition of The Great British Bake Off. Channel 4 is hosting a special edition of the baking competition to raise money for the charity Stand Up to Cancer.

THE Great Celebrity Bake Off is jam-packed with A-List Hollywood actors, pop stars and sports legends as they raise money for cancer. The fundraiser for Stand Up To Cancer is back on Channel 4 this spring and will feature 20 huge names including Star Wars' Daisy Ridley.

Naman Ramachandran BAFTA-winning “X-Men” actor James McAvoy, “Star Wars” actor Daisy Ridley, musician Dizzee Rascal and Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall are among the luminaries participating in a celebrity version of hit show “The Great British Bake Off.”“The Great Celebrity Bake Off” is in aid of the Stand Up To Cancer charity and will air on U.K. broadcaster Channel 4 this spring.

Bake Off fans were left utterly stunned after the much-loved cooking show announced their A-List line-up, but it was one name in particular that popped out.

British broadcaster Channel 4 has unveiled an impressive line-up for the celebrity version of The Great British Bake Off, which is made to support Stand Up To Cancer fundraising efforts.