Love Actually branded 'misogynistic and fatphobic' as critics slam Christmas classic

ladies tights such as pantyhose on your face could reduce the risk of getting Covid, more so than masks.A major risk identified with commonly worn face masks is that they do not fit tightly enough to block viral particles from being inhaled or exhaled significantly.Cambridge University researchers have tested seven hacks to improve the fit of masks.Their new study outlined DIY hacks people have used to make masks fit better, including using rubber bands or tape.They found the most effective tactic was to wrap pantyhose around the bottom half of the face or on top of a mask.Researchers have said that this could reduce the number of viral particles by up to seven times more than a loose mask on its own by sealing the gaps around the nose and mouth.They raised that the social and physical impact of wearing tights on your face in public was "unlikely to be tolerated for an extended period of time".Tight-fitting medical masks are great at blocking out the virus, but many describe them as uncomfortable.The study raised that the most common surgical or cloth masks are far less resistant to Covid.Cambridge researchers recruited four volunteers to try seven different mask hacks - the study looked at both surgical and KN95 masks.Other methods included tying the ear bands to make the masks fit more tightly or stuffing the gaps with bandages.Participants did seven minutes of various exercises designed to mimic real-world interactions such as talking, smiling, nodding and eating.The researchers measured how well the masks fit by monitoring the filtration efficiency and calculating a 'fit factor' score.Pantyhose and cloth tape were most effective, increasing the fit factor by 27.7 and 14.7.Surgical masks performed better if worn in

Richard Madeley has made a cheeky dig at wife Judy Finnegan while discussing pop star Anne-Marie's fall during her live performance at the BRIT Awards.The 65-year-old presenter was back on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday alongside co-host Susanna Reid.They kicked off the latest ITV breakfast show by discussing all gossip from the BRITs ceremony the night before.Richard brought up the moment that pop star Anne-Marie, 30, took a dramatic tumble while performing her song Kiss My (Uh Oh) in front of fans at the O2 Arena and millions of viewers at home.Fans were quick to throw their support behind the singer for continuing with her big performance despite hurting her left ankle.During the conversation, Richard couldn't help but bring up his wife Judy's memorable wardrobe malfunction from the 2001 National Television Awards.Judy revealed a lot more than she intended to when she took to the stage to accept an award alongside husband Richard 21 years ago.Poor Judy's top opened as she went onstage, leaving her white bra on display to the audience at the Royal Albert Hall, and more than 12 million viewers at home.Fans of the annual awards show were left gobsmacked when her black outfit fell open to reveal her busty lingerie as she stepped up on-stage.Even worse, she and Richard seemingly had no idea what was going on.Colleague John Leslie realised they were none the wiser, and he ran on stage to help preserve Judy's modesty and cover her up.Speaking about Anne-Marie's fall, Richard joked: "At least she didn't show her bra."Susanna added: "For all the younger viewers, can you explain?"Richard went on to explain the moment Judy flashed her underwear to the nation.He continued: ""Before we went to the awards, Judy said 'I haven't

Prince Harry reportedly went “ballistic” after Prince William uttered five words which caused things to change forever. The Duke of Sussex got engaged to Meghan Markle in November 2017, before the pair married six months later in May 2018.

Love Island in 2017 and later became a regular cast member on ITV's The Only Way Is Essex. Olivia took to TikTok, where she delighted fans with a transformation video as she took part in a current trend where users share a throwback photo from their past.At the start of the TikTok, the TOWIE star appears on screen as we all know her to look from when she first appeared on Love Island.In the video, a current photo of Olivia then disappears and reveals a pastime photo of her when she was in her youth where she looks completely different.The photo revealed Olivia before any plastic cosmetic enhancements, where she opted for a more fresh-faced and filler-free appearance as she posed for a photo with heavy mascara.In the current TikTok trend, Olivia can be seen lip-synching to an infamous America's Next Top Model scene where show host Tyra Banks is heard saying: "It is so bad, I want to give you a zero. But that's not possible.

MARTINE McCutcheon went topless in a video from her bed as she revealed she’s kicked husband Jack out of the bedroom. The actress, 45, looked picture perfect as she chilled in her room, enjoying some quiet time.

READ MORE: Love Actually star Keira Knightley revealed fate of JulietAnother unamused fan wrote: "Rewatched #LoveActually the other day, it really hasn't aged well; I couldn't believe how much fat shaming was going on, the fact that it was aimed at people not even overweight. " (sic) The criticisms didn't just stop at McCutcheon's character, however.

The Wheel is here to kick off an evening of festive entertainment. Right about now, you might be waking from a Christmas dinner nap, while some have probably enjoyed themselves a little too much.

MARTINE McCutcheon looks slimmer than ever at the moment - and she's revealed the secrets behind her jaw-dropping weight loss. The Love Actually star has been flooded with compliments over her body transformation and there's no denying she looks completely different compared to when she starred as Natalie in the Christmas classic back in 2003.

Coronation Street — is in a popular festive flick.His character was tragically killed off the ITV soap earlier this year after he perished in a sinkhole while trying to rescue estranged wife Jenny.Viewers missing the Corrie star however have been surprised to see him pop up during their festive film binges in the hit romcom Love Actually, which was released in 2003. Richard plays the part of Deputy Prime Minister Alex In the Richard Curtis classic, which also stars Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley and Colin Firth.

Every Love Actually fan has their favourite characters among the myriad of romantic leads. Among ours are Keira Knightley's new bride Juliet and Thomas Brodie-Sangster's grieving schoolboy Sam.

‘I may not always love you…’ as soon as those lyrics kicked in on Saturday night I was a, and I cannot stress this enough, blubbering mess of a human.You see, this Christmas marks two-and-a-half years since I’ve seen my family, and let me tell you, if you’re not seeing your own this year may I suggest watching something not as heart-shatteringly painful as the final scene of Love Actually?Every year it’s a thing we all do, isn’t it? Watch a bunch of people fall in and out of love, have their hearts mended and broken, yell at Alan Rickman, cry for Emma Thompson and wonder whether we’d be in a better spot if Hugh Grant was actually PM, all because it’s December.This year it was no different, and it was all well and good until that sodding

They wish you a Merry Christmas! Every year, fans watch their favorite holiday films on repeat — including It’s a Wonderful Life and Home Alone — but whatever happened to the kids who starred in the iconic movies?

It's that time of year where we fire up Love Actually and get the Christmas drinks on the go.The feel good film has an A list cast and it has been a total Christmas classic since its 2003 release. So you'd think by now we'd know all there is to know about the iconic film? Well, perhaps not, as two of the lead stars are actually related in real life.Thomas Brodie-Sangster, who plays the role of Sam in the film, has gone on to do do big things in the acting world.

CORONATION Street's viewers will be surprised to know that Johnny Connor actor Richard Hawley appeared in one of the most renowned Christmas movies of all time. The actor, who first hit the cobbles back in 2015, landed a part in the romcom film Love Actually.

MARTINE McCutcheon has claimed she was rejected by Who Do You Think You Are? Bosses as her family was full of “wrong’uns” and “mad huts”. The Love Actually star said that BBC bosses were initially excited when she said she would take part - until they had a cruel change of a heart.

BBC's Who Do You Think You Are? as her family history was full of "wrong'uns" and "mud huts".The Love Actually star said show bosses were initially excited when she said she would take part.But after finding about her family history, which appeared to point to ancestors behind bars in the clink, they turned her down.Martine, 45, said: "They called me and they were just really disappointed because there’s a load of mud huts and wrong’uns that they just didn’t talk about."They got all excited when they thought I would like to do it and then they called me and went: 'This isn’t going to work'."Martine added: "I probably am a typical East End mum.

Eighteen years after its release, Love Actually is still one of Britain's best-loved Christmas classics.The movie boasted a stand-out cast of high-profile names, including the likes of Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightley and Martine McCutcheon. However, it was Lynden David Hall who stole one key scene as Juliet (played by Keira) and Peter (Chiwetel Ejiofor) walked out of the church after exchanging vows.

Masked Singer UK star couldn’t help but capture the festive moment with a snap as she posed by the Christmas tree with her furry friend.And it’s fair to say the star left fans green with envy her little one rocked a matching black bow around his neck before they headed out for the day.Her loyal legion of fans couldn’t help but notice that Martine was practically glowing by the fire as she rocked the glamorous ensemble from head to toe.The former EastEnders star captioned the picture: “Done & Martine are off to shop! I love a black ribbon/ bow and so it’s only fair ‘The Don’ joined me!”And her followers soon flooded her comments section with compliments as she rocked the look online.One fan penned: “You’re glowing!!” with a heart eyes emoji

Martine McCutcheon celebrated a festive Christmas night out with her sister and looked glamorous while out in Mayfair. The former EastEnders star, 45, was in the champagne bar of the seafood restaurant Scotts and fans of Martine complimented the star's current look.

Love Actually star Hugh Grant has previously opened up about his family in an interview with Chris Evans. The actor is usually notoriously private about his home life and very rarely speaks of his wife Anna, or his five children.MORE: Elizabeth Hurley shares funniest video for ex Hugh Grant’s 60th birthdayHowever, in an interview with Virgin Radio he gave in 2020, he revealed how his perceptions of marriage and children have changed in recent years.

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