Josh Taylor ready for 'vulnerable' Jose Ramirez as he reveals special bond with trainer Ben Davison

Channel 4’s Celebs Go Dating after the show’s previous presenter Nadia Essex was fired for trolling her co-stars on social media.Speaking exclusively with Express.co.uk, the star praised the series for “getting behind her” when she took on the role amid the ongoing controversy. Anna, 40, explained how she felt “very lucky” that Channel 4 bosses backed her to take over the Celebs Go Dating role in 2018, after the show's previous host Nadia Essex was axed.  “I'm very lucky because Lime Pictures, who make the show on E4, and Channel 4 have been so supportive of me,” she said.“They got behind me for the job.They were very clear on me making it my own role because I obviously inherited the job from somebody else.”Nadia was a dating expert on Celebs Go Dating between 2016 and 2018, but was suspended after two years on the show for trolling her former co-host Eden Blackman on social media.She was subsequently removed from the show midway through filming of the fifth series in September 2018, with a show spokeswoman telling BBC News: “Nadia has been suspended following improper use of social media”.Eden quit the show after its fourth series, reportedly over a fall out with Nadia, and was replaced by Anna’s current co-host Paul Carrick Brunson, who runs a dating agency of his own.Anna first appeared on the series in 2019 and fell pregnant that same year. She went on to praise Channel 4, calling them “amazing” for the way they handled her baby news and for how they encouraged her to make the Celebs Go Dating role her own, despite "inheriting" it from Nadia.“This job has been such a gift for me; it really is my most favourite job and I’ve been blessed to have some lovely jobs,” she began.“It's so lovely that we all feel very much

Olympic Games, when she won a gold and a silver medal.The former athlete has recalled exclusively to Express.co.uk when she met the Queen in an awkward encounter as she accepted her CBE.Victoria was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2009.She was then appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2013 for her services to cycling.As a gold medallist at European, World and Olympic level, Pendleton is also a member of the European Cycling Union Hall of Fame.Recalling meeting the Queen, Victoria said: "It was one of the most nerve wracking moments of my entire life."Normally I’m fine and am chatty but I couldn’t think of anything to say really."My face ached as I was smiling so much."It was such a huge honour to be awarded a CBE and be standing face to face with her royal highness."She continued: "It was very very nerve wracking.She is really small but just perfect in every way."She is just so lovely and so kind and just brilliant."You go in and get taught where you have to walk, then you take a few steps forward and you have courtesy then you take a few steps backwards before you turn away."It’s all very choreographed, so you need to worry about your steps and not fall over!"I think my legs were probably shaking a little bit!"In her career Victoria won nine world titles, including a record six in the individual sprint, dominating the sport between 2005 and 2012.In 2008 she won the sprint at the Beijing Olympics, and in 2012, she won the gold medal in the Keirin at the London Olympics.She also took home a silver in the sprint.Apart from cycling, Victoria was given the opportunity to compete in a new sport as she trained to be a jockey.In March 2015, Victoria announced her

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Hibs it at Hampden! The new undisputed world champion was thrilled to hear the SFA are getting ready to roll out the red carpet and host his next title fight. Taylor is eyeing up a huge home show at Edinburgh Castle or Easter Road this summer but would be happy to head along the M8 to star in front of a mammoth crowd on Mount Florida.

on this link here.Taylor's promoters Top Rank are already considering if either option is viable.He said: "I think it's very possible, especially after that. I've made enough noise about my desire to fight at Edinburgh Castle over the last few months.“I think it is very likely that I can have a fight at Edinburgh Castle or Easter Road soon.

Josh Taylor received a hero's welcome in his home town tonight after his historic victory in Las Vegas. The Prestonpans fighter became the first Scot in 50 years to win all of the titles in his weight division after he defeated Jose Ramirez in the early hours of Sunday morning - making him undisputed light welterweight champion of the world.

boxing world title win Josh Taylor says he now hopes his next fight will be at home in front of his Scottish fans. The 30-year-old Hibs supporter says he would love his next bout to be staged at Edinburgh Castle or his beloved team’s Easter Road after his win over Jose Ramirez meant he became the first British undisputed world champion in the sport’s four-belt era.

boxing superstar with a £10million mega-fight with pound for pound king Terence Crawford. The Scot is on top of the world after becoming Britain’s first-ever four belt undisputed champion after blowing away Jose Ramirez in an epic in Las Vegas at the weekend.Taylor grabbed the WBC and WBO light welterweight crowns to go along with his IBF and WBA titles as he floored his rival twice on his way to a unanimous points victory and a place in the history books.

Line of Duty's Martin Compston admitted his head was bouncing after he celebrated Scots boxer Josh Taylor's win and crowds in Vegas were heard shouting a famous Scots chant. Josh from Prestonpans, just east of Edinburgh, wowed the crowds in Vegas and around the world with his victory against Jose Ramirez in the wee small hours, meaning he now holds all four world title belts.

Josh Taylor was crowned the undisputed super-lightweight world champion after out-pointing Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas last night.

Andy Murray who took fans on a journey of a lifetime have entered homes up and down the land.  Josh Taylor is already a boxing superstar but his defining night is here and he can catapult himself into becoming a mainstream hero.  He faces Jose Ramirez for all the belts and the chance to become the undisputed light welterweight top dog.  The build-up in Las Vegas has been spiky and that has only added an extra something to a bout that has boxing diehards salivating.  This is what sport is all about as the best take on the post and fight fans are gripped to see what happens when the best two 140lb fighters on the planet trade leather. And big fights lie in wait for the winner with one of the world's best fighters Terence Crawford eyeing the

Josh Taylor grew up in the shadow of Ken Buchanan.

Josh Taylor has the chance to make history in his massive title fight with Jose Ramirez on Saturday night.

Get all the latest Sports news sent straight to your Inbox every day by signing up to our newsletter.We cover every morsel of information regarding your favourite club in the form of articles, videos and podcasts.The newsletter will arrive every day at 12pm, giving you a round up of the best stories we've covered that in the last 24 hours.To sign up, simply enter your email address into the link here.And if you aren't already, make sure you join the conversation over on our Facebook groups and Record Sport Instagram.Taylor gave Ramirez a mouthful as they squared up and then wouldn’t let go. It’s Hank Time.The Scot roared at Ramirez when the Mexican claimed he was going to win tonight.“How are you going to beat me?” Taylor snarled.

Taylor has been riling up Ramirez over the last 48 hours and was met by an angry mob in the halls of the Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas. The flashpoint threatened to boil over until security stepped in to separate both sides.Taylor said on Twitter: “We walked out to an ambush of about 50 Mexicans against about six of us in Team Taylor.“We don’t give a f***.

Ramirez vs. Taylor will stream live and exclusively in the UK on FITE for £9.99. Live coverage begins at 1.30am on Sunday

Josh Taylor and Jose Ramirez has sweet science diehards salivating. The stakes couldn't be higher as all four recognised world titles (WBA, WBO, WBC and IBF) are on the line as well the prestigious Ring Magazine crown that grants the winner lineal status in the 140lb division.World Boxing Super Series kingpin Taylor and the undefeated Ramirez are the finest light welterweights on the planet and Scottish fight fans are watching on intently as the Tartan Tornado looks to cement his status as one of the world's best boxers.

Josh Taylor insists he could never top Ken Buchanan as he bids to make history in Las Vegas in the early hours of Sunday.

Josh Taylor can do what no British boxer has ever done and become a four-belt world champion this weekend.

Josh Taylor was something pretty special en route to Commonwealth Gold glory in 2014 in Glasgow. Amateur success is no guarantee of professional glory but the Tartan Tornado quickly showed he was the real deal when he turned over.

Josh Taylor's first world title triumph COST him £10,000 - now he's determined to hit the jackpot in Las Vegas.