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BAFTA Awards 2022 this year and plans to crack some jokes about the Royal Family.Suggesting that comedians are currently having a “hard time” due to cancel culture, she clarified that she won’t be saying anything that will lead to her getting “kicked out of the country”, in a new interview with Radio Times.Rebel, 42, previously presented the best director award at the BAFTA Awards ceremony in 2020.The Australian actress and comedian made a big splash at the time, making audiences roar with laughter as she poked fun at her disastrous film Cats, which was panned by critics, before drawing attention to the lack of female directors shortlisted in the category. The Pitch Perfect star braved one joke aimed at the Royals back then, which included calling the venue the “Royal Andrew Hall” instead of the Royal Albert Hall - a tongue-in-cheek reference to Prince Andrew stepping down from royal duties.Speaking about her hosting role this year, Rebel revealed that she was afraid of getting “cancelled” for her jokes.“It”s different from presenting one award,” she admitted. “Your head is on the chopping block as the host, which is a bit scary. I get very nervous. “It’s a very hard time for comedians, because what can you say without being cancelled?”“But I’m very cheeky, so I do like to tread that line.

Alan Titchmarsh has hit out at cancel culture, making a passionate appeal of acceptance for "different points of view".The former Ground Force star, 72, spoke candidly about one of the central themes of his latest novel, which promotes "acceptance" of things, even if we don't "really know how [they] work."Speaking about his new book, The Gift, the horticulturalist addressed one of the central themes that runs through the work of fiction.Alan said: "With cancel culture and intolerance of different opinions so common at the moment, I’m just really making a cri de cœur for tolerance of things we don’t understand and different points of view."His latest novel is set in his native Yorkshire and explores themes such as life and death, alongside love and faith.Following the Gabriel family, character Adam Gabriel has the ability to heal animals and also people.Speaking about his unusual gift, the gardener told how he wanted it to be "seen" by readers.Alan said: "I don’t want people to be put off by thinking, ‘Oh, it’s a book about faith healing or one of those quacky things,’.“I just wanted him to be able to do something that all of us would question...

Katy Perry has found herself back in the spotlight amid rumours that she is pregnant with her second child.The 37-year-old star is already a mom to daughter Daisy Dove, who will celebrate her second birthday in August. But some fans are convinced she is expecting another baby with fiancé Orlando Bloom.WATCH: Katy Perry cares for daughter Daisy DoveThe speculation started when Katy was seen placing her hand on her stomach during a recent gig in Las Vegas, with some onlookers reporting she was also rubbing her tummy.Fans were quick to comment, with a huge number sharing their excitement at a possible pregnancy. However, not all the members of Katy’s fan base were impressed.

Elon Musk's latest tweet about his "hardest goodbye."“You are my favorite hello,” the SpaceX and Tesla CEO tweeted this morning. “And my hardest goodbye.”Futurism reported that this quote is generally associated with customisable memorabilia that feature the quote with a photo of a beloved pet who has passed.

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nuclear war. It has been reported that several pharmacies are running low on iodine tablets, which help protect against radioactive iodine and were used following the Chernobyl disaster.

Sir Alex Ferguson coming a close second.Speaking on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football, after Tottenham's emphatic 5-0 victory over Everton, the ex-England striker, 55, was asked by host David Jones to reflect on who he regarded as the most influential manager in his career."I was very lucky to play under some fantastic managers but top of the pile has to be Terry Venables," replied Sheringham. "I was playing under him at the peak of my career during my time at Spurs and for England, and obviously playing for Sir Alex at Manchester United, he was unbelievable." Earning his first England cap towards the latter stages of his career, Sheringham was picked by Venables as the preferred strike-partner to Alan Shearer.Shining at Euro '96, the then-Tottenham forward scored a brace against the Netherlands in the group stage whilst also netting in the penalty shoot-out loss to Germany in the semi-finals.And Sheringham was full of praise for his former boss when reflecting on how Venables almost ended England's 30-year trophy hoodoo."He had a wonderful way about telling us about what he wanted without confusing issues," added the 55-year-old.HAVE YOUR SAY! Can England win the World Cup this winter? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Coronation Street actress Sally Carman, who plays troubled Abi Webster, has spoken out on the latest twist in her character’s surprise baby storyline. Soap fans watched as Abi gave birth to a premature baby boy, only to flee shortly after and return to the cobbles, abandoning her newborn at the hospital.

OUR House viewers were left fuming after the premiere was derailed by a huge ITV tech blunder. The first episode of Martin Compston's new four-part series started at 9pm on ITV last night, with many excited to see the drama unfold.

MOLLY-MAE Hague tucked into pizza on the beach in Mexico days after sparking wedding rumours. The Love Island star, 22, is loving every second of her work trip in Tulum, enjoying some of the best food she's ever eaten and soaking up the picturesque sunsets.

BRENDAN Cole has revealed he's suffered an injury that put his place on Dancing On Ice at risk. The 45-year-old took to Instagram to show that he had to put ice on his BUM and said that the treatment is for an ongoing issue.

EAMONN Holmes has heaped more fuel onto his fiery debate with This Morning bosses, claiming he "wasn't being treated with respect." The veteran broadcaster, 62, and his wife, Loose Women anchor Ruth Langsford, were dropped from their Friday morning slot on the programme in November 2020 after 14 years. After the ousting Eamonn headed to rival broadcaster GB News, where he now co-presents the breakfast show.

Necrosoft Games director Brandon Sheffield announced that the Bundle For Ukraine is now live.Available for just under ten days, the Bundle For Ukraine offers 991 games including plenty of big-name indie title.The https://t.co/vTbmDLvWUP bundle for Ukraine is live!! ~1,000 games worth over $6,500, $10 minimum donation, all proceeds donated to charity. Let's do what we can! https://t.co/oSgXio6UkJ pic.twitter.com/6oTPoo2g57— brandon sheffield (@necrosofty) March 8, 2022As Sheffield detailed last week (March 1), all money raised by the Bundle For Ukraine will be donated to Voices Of Children and International Medical Corps, two charities that are currently operating in Ukraine to support victims of Russia’s invasion.At the time, Sheffield said that “What we do as game developers can have a very positive effect on the world.”The goal is to raise £763,325 ($1million) in total, however it’s already raised £329,483 ($431,643) within its first few hours of being live.

South of Scotland Enterprise is organising a series of business breakfasts during March.

A Dumfries electrician has installed a free smoke alarm system for a vulnerable resident in Borgue.

Perth table tennis sensation Gavin Rumgay has proudly lifted his 16th national title.

Two houses are to be built at a former railway site in the Stewartry – despite strong opposition.

Holidays are back on the cards this year as several popular hotspots have eased their travel rules.

The pupils of Kirkgunzeon Eco Group have recently planted a tree gifted to the school by the P7 class of 2021.

Amanda Holden shared a sweet social media clip of all of the wonderful women in her life. The Britain's Got Talent star shared the video onto her Instagram and it included plenty of familiar faces.

Dancing On Ice fans have been left fuming after learning that the show's final could be delayed due to football.Viewers had been expecting to see this year's winner of the ITV ice-skating contestant crowned on March 20.However, the FA Cup quarter final match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool is taking place at the same time and will be shown on ITV, so the Dancing On Ice final has been bumped.According to reports, it will now air a week later on March 27.Many fans were less than impressed about the schedule shake-up."This sucks big time," tweeted one person."Can't believe we have to wait 2 weeks for Dancing On Ice final after this week," said another.Some suggested football should air elsewhere."You would think by now there would be designated sports channels," said one person."I wish ITV would stop changing their schedule every two minutes," fumed another."Just put the sport on all the bloody sport channels and leave #DancingOnIce alone."Another fan of the show said it was going to be a very "boring" weekend without the latest from the rink."Dancing On Ice Grand Final delayed so FA Cup Quarter Final can be aired... this is the end of civilisation as we know it!" joked another.Last weekend's programme saw Paralympian athlete Stef Reid eliminated after a tense skate-off against BMX racer Kye Whyte.