Lionel Blair said he was 'doing as he's told' with his health in final ever TV appearance

Kirstie Allsopp, was quoted as suggesting the younger generation should drop certain luxuries, such as Netflix and the gym, so they could afford to buy their own property instead.Her opinion sparked outrage on social media at the beginning of the month, despite the TV presenter claiming her comments were "twisted".And while Tinie believes she might have been "misquoted" along the way, he slammed those people who do hold that view."I don’t know her personally and I’m pretty sure Kirstie was misquoted, but lots of my friends don’t have their own house," he told Radio Times in a new interview."I don’t know what kind of background you’d have to come from to say something like that, but it’s always some ivory tower."It’s very easy to say things and slip up."All I know is that I’m a council-estate kid and if you look at all the factors facing us, especially post-pandemic, this is probably the hardest time ever.He went on: "For example, my cousin, who has lived in Peckham her whole life, enquired about buying her council house."She was quoted £700,000! It’s a lot."It comes after the Channel 4 presenter, who bought her first property with help from her family at the age of 21, admitted she feels "enraged" when hearing people complain about not being able to afford to buy a house.She told The Sunday Times: "When I bought my first property, going abroad, EasyJet, coffee, gym, Netflix lifestyle didn't exist."I used to walk to work with a sandwich.

Kerry Washington paid tribute to late civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks in recreating a February 1956 mugshot of Parks after her arrest in the Montgomery Bus Boycott.'Back with some more #BlackHERstory! This time celebrating THE Rosa Parks,' the 45-year-old star said in the caption of Parks, who was famously arrested December 1, 1955 after refusing to relinquish her bus seat to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama.In a side-by-side shot, Washington donned a grey patterned coat over a white button-up top with glasses and her hair parted and braided. She held up a sign reading '7053,' which was the booking number authorities assigned her in the wake of her arrest at the boycott.

Justin Theroux made a rare Instagram appearance on Monday as he shared new vacation photos with his dog Kuma.The 50-year-old actor posted a short carousel of images with his adopted pup and taggedEtéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection in Mexico.Underneath the post he added wave, sun, heart, and paw print emojis and hashtagged 'adopt don't shop.' Social media drop-in: Justin Theroux made a rare Instagram appearance on Monday as he shared new vacation photos with his dog Kuma The first snapshot of the post was black and white and showed the Washington D.C. native in a fedora hat.He wore sunglasses and a vintage Britney Spears t-shirt with the sleeves cut off, displaying his chiseled arm muscles.

HE'S the all-singing, all dancing showbiz legend who entertained Britain for decades - now Lionel Blair has sadly left the stage. The 92-year-old, who lived until a "ripe old age", died surrounded by his family, according to his agent.

Lionel Blair, the UK TV star whose career spanned eight decades, has died aged 92, his agent has said.

READ MORE: Davina McCall fans urge her to 'take it easy' after health update The Give Us a Clue star was an actor, choreographer, tap dancer and television presenter. In recent years he appeared on Celebrity Big Brother and The Real Marigold Hotel. His agent said: "He got to a very ripe old age, he was loved by his family, and I think he died in their company, which is lovely.

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READ MORE: Meghan Markle: Expert shares steps to achieve Duchess' glowing skinHis first public performances were with his sister Joyce in the Manor House Underground station air raid shelters and on the trains of the Piccadilly line during the air raids of the Second World War. During the blitz, Blair, his sister and mother were evacuated to Oxford, but after witness a German plane crash, they returned to Stamford Hill.

LIONEL Blair put in a typically energetic appearance on Good Morning Britain before his death aged 92. The entertainer and dancer appeared on the ITV show after becoming one of the first people to have the Covid vaccine.

Iconic entertainer Lionel Blair has died at the age of 92.MORE: Olivia Newton-John opens up about health amid cancer battleThe sad news was confirmed by his agent. He was best known to audiences as a team captain on the charades-style TV show Give Us A Clue in the 1980s, and more recently, he appeared on shows such as Celebrity Big Brother and The Real Marigold Hotel.

After the sad news emerged tonight that showbiz legend Lionel Blair passed away, many celebrities have paid tribute to the star online.

 Lionel’s agent confirmed the sad news to The Mirror, saying: "He got to a very ripe old age, he was loved by his family, and I think he died in their company, which is lovely."The star has been a legend on British TV screens since the 70s with Give Us A Clue.Most recently, Lionel appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2014 and The Real Marigold Hotel in 2017.One of his most iconic shows was quiz programme Name That Tune, which he fronted.

Multi-talented showbiz legend Lionel Blair has sadly passed away age 92 surrounded by his family, his management company has confirmed.

Lionel Blair has died at the age of 92, it has been announced.The showbiz legend’s management shared the news on Thursday evening and paid tribute to the entertainer. They said: ‘He got to a very ripe old age, he was loved by his family, and I think he died in their company, which is lovely.’ A cause of death was not revealed but they added that Blair was surrounded by his loved ones.

Showbiz legend Lionel Blair has died aged 92 "surrounded by family", his agent says. The star has been a prominent figure on British TV screens since the 70s with Give Us A Clue and more recently appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2014 and The Real Marigold Hotel in 2017.

THE world of showbiz united tonight to pay tribute to TV and Celebrity Big Brother star Lionel Blair. The dancer and entertainer, also famous for roles on Give Us A Clue and The Real Marigold Hotel, has died aged 92.

Legendary showbiz personality Lionel Blair has died at the age of 92.

Legendary showbiz entertainer and TV favourite Lionel Blair has died, it was confirmed tonight.

Extras, as himself, portraying the end-stages of his showbiz career by trying to keep up his profile by appearing on Celebrity Big Brother.In 2009, 21 years after Chris Rea's Driving Home for Christmas was first released, Lionel starred in an original video for the song that was made in aid of Shelter.

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LEGENDARY showbiz entertainer Lionel Blair has sadly died at the age of 92. The Give Us a Clue star and Celebrity Big Brother contestant was a prominent figure on British TV screens since the 70s.