Livingston boss David Martindale says he was planning for Rangers tie as soon as he left Hampden

“I like being on telly, Judy didn't.She was the most reluctant and best television presenter I've ever known. “So she writes books and we run the [Richard & Judy] Book Club together. “We do a newspaper column in the Express. “She's busy, she just doesn't want to be on telly.”The star added that being Richard “without Judy” was strange at first, referring to their Channel 4 show, Richard and Judy. The two were a favourite among daytime TV audiences in the UK. Richard explained it was “weird” being without her on TV at first. He said that the two first met in 1982, when he had already accomplished four years as a journalist at Border and Yorkshire and Granada. "A bit weird at first," Richard said, responding to the question about being on TV without Judy. "Although we both started many years before we got together, I didn't meet Judy until 1982. “I’d done four years by then, at Border and Yorkshire and Granada.“And she'd been at the BBC and then Anglia.”Richard recalled Judy was the first female reporter on Anglia News and that the two got together “doing regional news sitting behind a desk” alongside Tony Wilson.Richard is one of the three main presenters on ITV Breakfast show, Good Morning Britain. Prior to 2017, he was the main relief presenter on Channel 5’s The Wright Stuff from 2012. The star met Judy Finnigan in 1982 while they worked on separate TV shows for Granada Television. 

This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield had to intervene and beg a caller to stop talking after she made an X-rated confession live on air. The 59 year old star sat with his mouth wide open in shock next to his co-host Holly Willoughby, as a caller detailed her 'exciting' sex life with her husband.

As we head towards the Dancing On Ice final with just a couple of weeks to go, the competition is most definitely heating up. "Last night was almost like a final show with the standard so high, and it's great to see that so many people are enjoying it," Associate Creative Director Dan Whiston tells OK! The recent show, which was Torvill and Dean week, saw perfect scores of 40 for three of the stars, and a tense skate-off between Stef Reid and her partner Andy Buchanan, and Kye Whyte and his pro partner Tippy Packard.

Vanessa Hudgens wowed fans in a see-through lilac Valentino shirt at the legendary fashion brand's show in Paris on Sunday.MORE: Vanessa Hudgens dazzles in Prada mini skirt of dreamsThe Tick Tick.. BOOM! star wore the stunning sequined shirt with a pair of matching lilac shorts and a statement bag in the same hue.WATCH: Valentino, the designer behind Tatiana Santo Domingo's wedding dress, has been seen in Gstaad ahead of the weddingVanessa, 33, took to her Instagram to showcase her look and fans couldn't believe their eyes.

BBC journalist Clive Myrie has managed to flee the capital of Ukraine after bravely reporting from the war-stricken city amid the Russian invasion that has ravaged the country.The presenter has received wide praise for his commentary on the attack on Ukraine, after reporting close to where the devastation has occurred in Kyiv and has continued to keep followers updated with what has been happening off camera as well as on. On Sunday, Clive posted a photo on his Twitter page from inside a vehicle at night, stuck in what appeared to be miles-long traffic as he captioned it: “ It was a long, day of driving and queuing to get out of Kyiv.

***Trigger Warning: This story contains mentions of anorexia, self-harm and suicide*** “Nikki Grahame and I were the same age and had quite a similar journey. I think Nikki's anorexia started around eight or nine. And now she’s not here and I am.

Caring for a newborn at home is a time full of ups and downs - even a quick search on the Internet will come up with endless articles about what to expect, how to cope and even how to ‘survive’. But for some new mums who have experienced a traumatic birth, returning home with a tiny baby can be even more challenging. Louise Thompson has bravely spoken out about her experience and recently announced that she has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following the birth of her first child.

The Queen has finally returned to face-to-face engagements as she met the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, 50.The 95 year old monarch had been avoiding all in-person plans on her royal schedule due to an extended bout of COVID-19. Aides and medics did their best to help the Queen isolate, as she continued to present with "mild symptoms" of Covid, and she hosted a number of official figures via Zoom and video link.

Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis‘s press secretary, Christina Pushaw, entered the battle over the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, saying anyone who opposes the legislation is “probably” grooming children for sex. Many immediately took that to mean she is calling them, especially LGBTQ people, pedophiles.The far-right, often the religious right, for decades have falsely accused LGBTQ people of being pedophiles.

The Batman was released to cinemas on March 4, and has been met with rave reviews after its opening weekend.

A Scots grandad has travelled to Ukraine to join its armed forces and fight against the Russian invasion.

South Ayrshire Council is set to include dozens of common good properties in an en masse review of council owned estates.

A mum alleges that British Airways ruined her Caribbean holiday by leaving her so "starving" on a nine-hour flight that she almost passed out.

Greece is changing entry requirements for UK holidaymakers ahead of the Easter holidays.

Jane McDonald revealed her impressive weight loss is all down to cutting out just one food group.

3-1 loss to Motherwell on Saturday made it six games without a win but the Lions are still in the hunt for a European place if they can turn their form around. The gaffer also refused to point fitness as an issue for their lacklustre display at Fir Park despite it being their third game of the week.Devante Cole netted either side of the break - the first being a penalty - before Jack Fitzwater pulled the Lions back into the contest.

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the only goal of the game in the 87th minute at the Tony Macaroni Arena but earlier in the game had been booked for diving by referee John Beaton after being brought down by Livi keeper Max Stryjek inside the box.Gerrard's protestations towards the whistler as the teams walked off at half-time earned the boss two yellow cards in quick succession.But Martindale admits his side got away with one as the visitors were denied a 'stonewall' penalty.He said: "We got away with one in the first half with a stonewall penalty so I could understand Steven’s reaction. I’d have been the same.

Rangers during the 1-0 defeat.Goal hero Alfredo Morelos looked to have been brought down by Lions keeper Max Stryjek as he knocked the ball past him, but referee John Beaton handed the Colombian a yellow instead of awarding a spot-kick.It provoked a furious reaction from Steven Gerrard at half-time, with the Ibrox manager eventually been shown a red card by the whistler. However, when speaking to BBC Sportsound Martindale agreed with rival gaffer Gerrard that his side were fortunate to avoid punishment from Beaton.

Premiership title.After a stunning season which has seen them remain unbeaten on league duty, Steven Gerrard's side need just seven more points to officially take the crown and deny Celtic 10 In A Row.They play twice before the Parkhead club are in action again and can put themselves on the brink with a win over Livingston at the Tony Macaroni Arena.A win in West Lothian and another three points against St Mirren on Saturday would mean anything but a win for Celtic on Sunday would seal it.That will be easier said than done though as Livingston represent one of the toughest away trips in the division.Rangers dropped their first points of the season on their last trip to the Spaghettihad, and David Martindale's side will be itching to bounce

Steven Gerrard faces several key calls ahead of his side's clash with Livingston on Wednesday night.With skipper James Tavernier still out and stand-in Leon Balogun a major doubt after injuring his quad against Royal Antwerp, Nathan Patterson looks set to start for Rangers at right-back despite facing an SFA ban for breaking Covid rules.Kemar Roofe and Ryan Jack remain out alongside long-term knee casualty Nikola Katic, but Jermain Defoe returns after sitting out the European action.Livingston star Efe Ambrose hopes to shake off a knock he picked up in Livingston’s Betfred Cup final defeat to St Johnstone to face leaders Rangers.Fellow defender Jackson Longridge could make his return from a medial knee injury but long-term crocks Alan