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ITV have been forced to shake up their TV schedule this weekend due to the World Cup. The broadcaster's main channel - recently rebranded as ITV1 - will be showing a huge game instead of the usual shows. Fan favourites Celebrity Chase and Lingo have been scrapped for Argentina v Mexico, which will air from 6.10pm to 9.15pm.

Good afternoon Insiders, Max Goldbart here. World Cup fever has gripped Deadline Towers and while our U.S. colleagues gobble up their turkey with all the trimmings, we’ve got plenty to round up in the world of international TV and film.

Gary Lineker, 61, has spoken about the BBC being “sportswashed” after choosing to condemn the World Cup for being held in Qatar at the weekend.The star has admitted he also failed to see the controversial elements of the tournament back in 2018, which was held in Russia. Gary expressed how he felt the BBC should have spoken up about Russia back then, and that he feels “uncomfortable” when he thinks about the “sportswashing” that occurred from the broadcaster.Reflecting on his stance four years ago, Gary suggested he regretted not calling out Russia in the same way he has done with Qatar. He added that the BBC had not done enough to tackle the controversies of the 2018 host nation at the time.“I think we were sportswashed four years ago, when it was in Russia,” he told BBC Radio 4’s Media Show. READ MORE: “I think we were all going how great it was, and this and that and the other, and that’s how sportwashing works. “We didn’t talk perhaps enough about the other issues.So it was deemed the right thing to do.”FIFA has been criticised for allowing the World Cup to go ahead in Qatar due to the country’s treatment of the LGBTQ community and women in the Middle Eastern country.Ahead of the opening game between the hosts and Ecuador on Sunday, Gary delivered an introduction that drew attention to the rights of migrant workers, LGBT people and women in the nation as part of the BBC’s coverage.While many are calling this the “most controversial World Cup in history”, Gary has argued that when Russia hosted the competition four years ago, it should have faced just as much scrutiny.Russia’s ruthless invasion of Ukraine at the time, which escalated into a war earlier this year, should have sparked a lot more criticism according to

Sunday’s 2022 World Cup opener between hosts Qatar and Ecuador drew an average of about 3.2M multi-platform viewers for Fox Sports.

FIFA have been scorned by fans across the world for appearing to forge figures on World Cup attendances across all of the tournament games so far.

England’s fiery World Cup opener against Iran, which ended 6-2, was watched by a peak of 8M viewers yesterday lunchtime in the UK. The peak was similar to that of host Qatar’s opener with Ecuador.

Jasmine Tookes excitedly announced on Instagram earlier Monday what she is expecting baby number one with her husband, Juan David Borrero. The former Victoria's Secret model, 31, uploaded an assortment of stunning photos from her latest Vogue shoot showcasing her growing baby bump for the first time to her 6.5 million followers. The talented beauty, who is currently six months pregnant, tied the knot with the son of Ecuadorian vice president Alfredo Borrero, 32, earlier last year in September 2021, and expressed on her post that they 'can't wait' to welcome their 'angel.'  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jasmine Tookes (@jastookes) The stunning model shared the big news by uploading fashionable black and white snaps.

Alex Scott, 38, blasted her critics on Twitter today in view of her 400,100 followers after she became fed up with comments about her role in covering the 2022 World Cup.The huge footballing event has caused massive controversy this year due to Qatar’s harsh treatment of women, migrants and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Yesterday, journalist Sophie Corcoran accused Alex of hypocrisy over her role in the Qatar World Cup.She tweeted: “Not too long ago Alex Scott was trying to accuse the England women’s team of structural racism and downplayed their victory due to there being too many white players. “Now she’s in Qatar - a country where gays, women and migrants have no rights.Talk about doing a 180.”Alex retaliated this morning, as many fans also rushed to defend the One Show favourite. She penned: “You are getting boring now with your tweets about me...  “My documentary The Future of the Woman’s Game touches on so many subjects ranging from media rights, diversity, maternity rights and highlights the growth of the game. “So stop with the lies and do one…” she added defiantly. Express.co.uk have contacted Alex and Sophie for further comment. BBC pundit Alex recently revealed her reasons for choosing not to boycott the World Cup.Speaking on BBC Sport ahead of the opening match between Qatar and Ecuador, she explained she believes boycotting would have actually been the “easy option”.She said: “I totally understand their reasons as well as a whole heap of fans from the LGBTQ+ community around the world not wanting to.“And once again we reference Gianni Infantino, you are not gay, you will not understand travelling to a country where you are fearing for your life about your preference of who you choose to love.”She

A TV reporter, who was robbed whilst live on air reporting on the World Cup 2022 in Qatar, says she has been left stunned by the police response to her reporting the incident. Dominique Metzger says officials asked her what punishment she thought would be suitable for the criminal who stole from her handbag.

After being overshadowed by the BBC’s focus on the human rights issues that have been surrounding the World Cup 2022, yesterday’s opener between hosts Qatar and Ecuador kicked off with a hefty peak of 8M viewers.

TV schedules are set to be tipped into turmoil from tomorrow - after the World Cup 2022 kicked off in Qatar. Football is set to dominate the big channels over the coming weeks, with two huge games wiping out much of ITV's usual Monday line-up. The broadcaster's main channel - recently rebranded as ITV1 - will be showing two huge games, with football on from 3pm until 9.15pm.

Celtic icon Dion Dublin couldn't hide his shock at Ecuador's opening goal in their clash against Qatar on Sunday afternoon in the first game of the World Cup - citing he had 'no idea' as to the officials' decision to rule out the goal.

Joe Lycett has remained true to his word by shredding £10,000 of his own money after urging David Beckham to give up his role as an ambassador for the World Cup in Qatar.

Gary Neville has paid respects to those who have died as a direct consequence of the World Cup - challenging governing bodies to scrutinise the way the tournament has been organised.

Ecuador World Cup star Jeremy Sarmiento's father has revealed his son could have signed for Rangers when he was a youngster.

The FIFA World Cup in Qatar gets underway Sunday with an official opening ceremony leading into the first game, host Qatar vs. Ecuador, launching the monthlong tournament showcasing the world’s most popular sport.

We’re used to winter breaks in the Scottish Premiership, but FIFA’s desperation to justify a World Cup held in a desert state smaller than Manchester means we’re getting two of them this season.

Five-time Grammy winner Christina 'Xtina' Aguilera flaunted substantial cleavage in a show-stopping purple gown at the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on Thursday.The 41-year-old R&B belter's fiancé of eight years, Matthew Rutler, dutifully adjusted her train as she vamped it up on the red carpet outside Michelob Ultra Arena.Christina's long-sleeved, corseted gown - selected by stylist Chris Horan - featured ruched-ruffle detailing on the shoulders creating a sort of halo around her. Wow! Five-time Grammy winner Christina 'Xtina' Aguilera flaunted substantial cleavage in a show-stopping purple gown at the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on ThursdayHairstylist Iggy Rosales coiffed Aguilera's platinum-blonde, middle-parted updo with hanging tendrils.Make-up artist Etienne Ortega fully-contoured the Staten Island-born, half-Ecuadorian singer's complexion and applied her 'Chola'-style lip and extra-long lashes to her blue eyes.The 37-year-old MasterClass executive VP is the father of Christina's eight-year-old daughter Summer Rain, and the couple originally met when he worked as a PA on the 2009 set of her big-screen debut Burlesque.

EXCLUSIVE: Men In Blazers, the football/soccer podcast company set up by Jeopardy exec producer Michael Davies and Roger Bennett are going on tour.

Jeremie Frimpong's remarkable rise since departing Celtic almost two years ago has been rewarded after the Bayer Leverkusen full-back was included in the Netherlands squad for the World Cup.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were shocked to see Kym Marsh in the dreaded dance-off during Sunday night's results show but their surprise soon turned to confusion when talk turned to next weekend. Several scores of 10 were awarded by the BBC One show's judges during Saturday evening’s show as the celebrities impressed with their performances.