Michael van Gerwen says "good times are coming again" after World Matchplay triumph

Coronation Street star Georgia Taylor, who play Toyah Habeeb on the ITV soap told her co-star that she can't be his friend anymore.There is plenty of drama on screen and a lot of characters barely leave Weatherfield but it seems some of the characters leave quite an adventurous life outside the soap.Gareth Pierce who plays Todd Grimshaw has undertaken a trail run and a hike at Dovestone Reservoir. READ MORE: Corrie's Sally Carman and Joe Duttine host second wedding bash attended by co-stars Sharing a number of snaps of incredible views, he said: "I love a trail run and I love a hike, but rarely get to combine the two. #FellRunning is HARD! Lung busting ascents; thrilling descents.

Tipping Point has revealed the whopping sum of money won by contestants following its decade on screens.The ITV show was first broadcast in July 2012 and has proved a hit ever since.Presented by Ben Shephard, a number of players have competed on both the regular show and the celebrity edition Tipping Point: Lucky Stars.READ MORE: Tipping Point magnet fan theory resurfaces as ITV show faces 'fixed' claimsDuring a 10-year anniversary special called Tipping Point: Best Ever Finals on Friday (August 19), Ben revealed exactly how much cash the show has handed over during the course of its run.He also revealed the number of players to have competed on the series thus far.In a voiceover, the 47-year-old presenter confirmed more than 5,000 players had appeared on Tipping Point since the show premiered.Ben also revealed that the episodes' individual victors had won a combined total of "nearly £7 million" on the show since the first episode aired in 2012.He later added that £1 million of this had been donated to charitable causes.Confirming the bewildering statistics, Ben said: "Over 5,000 players have faced off with TV's most legendary machine."A galaxy of Lucky Stars have followed, winning a combined total of nearly £7 million - with a £1 million of that going to good causes."The figure is doubly impressive given the series stopped filming for a number of months during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.

A major high street store is selling perfume made by Jo Malone for £15.99 a bottle. And before you ask, no, it's not a teeny tiny tester bottle.

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EXCLUSIVE: Sex and the City fans can rejoice — John Corbett’s Aidan Shaw will reunite with former love Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) on HBO Max’s And Just Like That… I hear Corbett has been tapped for a substantial, multi-episode arc on the second season of the Sex and the City followup, reprising his role as the likable furniture maker. Reps for HBO Max and Corbett declined comment.

EXCLUSIVE: Marlo Kelly, who recently co-starred opposite Kate McKinnon in Peacock’s Joe vs. Carole, has signed with United Talent Agency.

EXCLUSIVE: BayView Entertainment today announced its acquisition of Vipco, a famed UK genre production and distribution company that launched in the 1970s, with a specialty in cult and obscure horror films, which it will be bringing stateside.

Schitt’s Creek alum Dan Levy has joined the Season 4 cast of Netflix dramedy Sex Education.

 show's Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb have paid heartbreaking tribute to Richard Engel's late son, Henry. On Thursday, NBC News' chief foreign correspondent shared the heartbreaking news that he and wife Mary Forrest's firstborn son, who suffered from Rett syndrome, had died a month shy of his seventh birthday. «Our beloved son Henry passed away. He had the softest blue eyes, an easy smile and a contagious giggle,» the mourning dad tweeted. «We always surrounded him with love and he returned it, and so much more.»Following the devastating news, co-anchor Guthrie shared a tribute to the little boy gone too soon and his devoted parents, whom she called the «personification of what it means to be a parent.»NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel’s son Henry died at 6-years-old.

Kendall Jenner does not like to mix it up, it turns out.The supermodel revealed on Thursday evening that she likes to take her 818 tequila straight and in a champagne glass, leaving out mixers, lime and even ice.The siren, 26, was seen holding the glass of tequila at her very own 818 tequila party in Los Angeles. Also at the bash were sisters Kylie, Kim and Khloe, as well as momager Kris.

Gerwyn Price has dismissed a report he has withdrawn from next year’s Premier League darts as “fake news”.The world number one, who lost to Michael van Gerwen in last weekend’s World Matchplay final in Blackpool, has criticised the Premier League’s new format, which sees a mini competition each night featuring quarter-finals, semi-finals and a final.The Iceman, who has acknowledged he struggled with the extra workload, finished second-bottom of the table, missing out on a place in the play-offs which were contested by Joe Cullen, James Wade, Jonny Clayton and eventual winner Van Gerwen. READ NEXT: Gerwyn Price declares "darts won" in classy message after World Matchplay final defeat However, a report on a social media page, which was believed by a number of darts fans, that he has decided not to take part in 2023 is false.“This statement of me pulling out of the premier league by some random page is fake. [finger cross emjoi] I get selected in the first place,” Price posted on his Instagram story.He also posted a screen grab of the offending post, adding the words “fake news” above it. Which players would you like to see added to the Premier League line-up? Have your say in the comments section below. After a difficult first half of 2022, Price took a break from action and then showed flashes of brilliance at the World Cup of Darts, where the Wales team of he and Clayton were losing finalists to Australia.He was then back at his scintillating best at the Matchplay, hitting a nine-dart finish in his semi-final victory Danny Noppert and then pushing a resurgent Van Gerwen all the way in the final.

Michael van Gerwen paid tribute to Phil Taylor after winning the World Matchplay for the third time. The Green Machine saw off Gerwyn Price 18-14 in a blistering final at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

Manchester United have experienced a strong pre-season so far. Erik ten Hag's side are yet to taste defeat from four matches, scoring 13 goals in the process while conceding just four on the defensive side of the game.

Confident Rangers boss Gio van Bronckhorst believes talisman Alfredo Morelos is closing in on a long-term Ibrox contract.

Wayne Rooney ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.The former Manchester United star has since turned his craft to management, and after leaving his role at Derby County this summer Rooney has already become DC United manager over in the United States. Under usual circumstances this role would stop him from being able to work as a pundit during the World Cup, but the MLS schedule is different.The MLS finishes in October, meaning that Rooney will be free to work during the World Cup before their season gets back underway in February.

Michael van Gerwen.The Asp, back to full fitness following a wrist injury threatened to derail his career, battled back from 11-4 down to push the Green Machine all the way in their quarter-final. Aspinall got to within one leg of Van Gerwen, but the Dutchman held his nerve and clinched a 16-14 victory with a stunning 146 checkout.Nevertheless, the 31-year-old from Stockport could reflect on a positive week and has taken the chance to unwind since his last-eight clash.

Gerwyn Price brought the house down at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool by hitting a stunning nine-dart finish in his World Matchplay semi-final against Danny Noppert.The Welshman hit a perfect leg to go 8-5 up in the first-to-17 match against Dutchman Noppert. His next four darts hit the treble 20 bed too as he briefly threatened to repeat the trick.

Gerwyn Price believes Danny Noppert was "fortunate" to reach the last-four of the World Matchplay darts and believes his "A-game" will be enough to see off the Dutchman in Blackpool tonight.Price produced the performance of the tournament so far to defeat Jose De Sousa in a captivating quarter-final, averaging 104.64 to close out a tense 16-14 victory and set up semi-final clash against Noppert. UK Open champion Noppert dumped out countryman Dirk van Duijvenbode in Friday night’s opener before Price came through a classic to continue his tilt for World Matchplay glory.“I think he [Noppert] was quite fortunate to get through his game today but that will probably spur him on,” said Price. “I’m just going to concentrate on my own game.

Gerwyn Price repelled a valiant fightback from Jose de Sousa to clinch a place in the semi-finals of the World Matchplay – and replace Peter Wright at the top of the world rankings.In yet another thrilling clash at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens, Price looked to cruising into the last four when he led 13-8, but a rejuvenated De Sousa fought back by reeling off five legs in a row in the first-to-16 clash.Price regained his composure to move 15-13 ahead, only for De Sousa to pull another leg back, but the Iceman held his nerve to close the match out in the next leg. READ MORE: Anti-Leeds United chant breaks out at World Matchplay darts In the semis, he will face Danny Noppert, who defeated compatriot Dirk van Duijvenbode in the first match of the night. The other semi-final will pit Michael van Gerwen against Dimitri Van den Bergh.

darts in Blackpool on Friday night.After a thrilling night of action on Thursday, which saw Dimitri Van den Bergh and Michael van Gerwen edge into the semi-finals, the second pair of quarter-finals are taking place.The first saw Dutch pair Dirk van Duijvenbode and Danny Noppert clash for the right to face Gerwyn Price or Jose de Sousa in the last four. In the early stages of Van Duijvenbode-Noppert showdown, a chant of ‘we all hate Leeds, scum’ was clearly audible among the sold-out crowd at the Winter Gardens. READ MORE: James Wade column: The plus side of World Matchplay exit and why I won’t be taking up golf And it was noticed by fans on social media too, with many supporters of the Elland Road club seeing it as a back-handed compliment.“Watching the darts and the crowd are singing we all hate Leeds scum.

Darts will break new ground this weekend when the iconic Winter Gardens in Blackpool provides the stage for the top players in the women’s game.Lisa Ashton and Fallon Sherrock will be part of the eight-play field for the inaugural Women’s World Matchplay, which will take place on Sunday afternoon ahead of the main final in the evening. While trailblazers Ashton and Sherrock will be the most familiar names in the field, it will also give other lesser-known players the chance on one of the sport’s most famous stages.That, in essence, is why the event has been created, to showcase female players and provide experience of playing in front of a big audience, both in the venue and on TV as the tournament will be screened live by Sky Sports.