Netball: Scottish Thistles star hopes home crowd can help seal World Cup spot

Strictly's Giovanni Pernice, who clinched the Glitterball trophy last year for his performance with the show's first ever deaf contestant, Rose Ayling-Ellis, was devastated when he saw Ellie Simmonds, who has dwarfism, get the boot in week seven. Giovanni was axed very early on after his and Richie Anderson's performance in warthog and meerkat costumes from The Lion King seemed more like comedy than a dance contest to many - but he passionately defended Ellie.Taking to Instagram, he directly responded to Ellie's pro partner Nikita Kuzmin to make it clear how he felt."Way too early!!" he exclaimed, adding: "You guys were a dream to watch!! Both of you, be proud of what you have achieved."Watching Ellie's success was dear to Giovanni's heart as she won over the nation for weeks while Nikita transformed their routines to work for her - and the Italian pro has his own experience of dancing with someone living with a disability.His 2021 partner, Rose, who says she can sense the music via its vibrations, also chimed in on Instagram to praise and comfort Ellie after her exit."Absolutely love watching you both.

DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles, 60, took to Twitter yesterday to speak out in defence of Mike Tindall, 44, after the rugby star has become the subject of speculation due to his stint on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! His comments come after reports claimed Mike is being investigated for potentially breaching the show's strict Covid-19 rules.Nick, who finished in sixth place in the 2018 series of I’m A Celeb, is a patron of the same charity as Mike.The star made it clear that the sportsman had his full support, and also encouraged his fans to back Mike, who is married to King Charles’ eldest niece, Zara Phillips, 41.Two days ago, he asked his 172,000 followers to vote for Mike amid ongoing speculation about the former rugby union player, after meeting while supporting Rugby For Heroes.The DIY SOS star wrote: "I’d really appreciate everyone who kindly supported me on ⁦ @imacelebrity to get behind ⁦ @miketindall13. “He is a patron with me of a veterans charity and helps many others. “He’s a top bloke and a really down to earth type,” he added firmly. “I can only say this as he’s away and can’t read it!" Nick quipped. Nick’s comments come as reports have surfaced about a probe into Mike’s behaviour on set, as the star apparently may have breached the show's strict Covid-19 rules.The star was photographed playing and joking around with a crew member, pretending to throw her off the pier in between shooting scenes for the ITV show.While the act seemed harmless enough, it has also been claimed that the I’m A Celeb cast and crew were told to remain at least two metres apart at all times while filming.Following his last tweet, Nick came out in support of Mike once again yesterday after one outlet claimed Prince William and

A young Lanarkshire apprentice has praised her time working with the Student Loans Company to highlight Scottish Careers Week.

Lorraine Kelly has slammed Matt Hancock's reason for appearing on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! as 'stupid' after he entered the jungle for the first time.

A mother and her son have been given a court order which forbids them from seeing one another for two years. The highly unusual command was put in place after police pushed for an injunction to keep the pair separate.

An expert has shared some cheap tricks to banish dog hair and smells from your sofa - with one hack costing as little as 4p.

The anonymous social media account which has been leaking voice notes claiming to be by Ferne McCann has released another file.

A series of raids has revealed that Scots towns and cities are still being targeted by drug gangs from Liverpool. Officers from Merseyside Police teamed up with Police Scotland last week to carry out searches of properties in Peterhead and Aberdeen.

SPOILER ALERT: The following story reveals major plot points from the series finale of Paramount+’s The Good Fight.

EXCLUSIVE: GWR Studios, the new production arm of Guinness World Records, GWR Studios, has entered into a content partnership with WeShort, an on-demand service for premium short-form films. 

Production expenditure on Australian scripted content reached an all-time high of A$2.29BN ($1.47BN) in the 2021-2022 period to June, according to Screen Australia’s annual drama report, with a record A$1.51BN spent on Australian titles and A$777M on foreign productions. 

A Lanarkshire woman who was inspired to become a nurse after her beloved mum died of a brain tumour is now taking part in a month-long activity challenge to raise funds for research.

A teenage girl has gone missing overnight from Stirling, sparking a police search in a desperate bid to trace her.

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! campmate Mike Tindall, Danny Care, revealed that the new jungle campmate, 44, is a “hell of a party animal”. Danny added that Mike and his wife, the late Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips, 41, were always enjoying a drink together during the Covid-19 lockdown.This comes shortly after Mike opened up about how he and Zara first met, explaining that the pair’s first date was a rather “boozy lunch” in Sydney, Australia.English rugby union player Danny told OK! Magazine: “He’s still a hell of a party animal.

Mike Tindall, 44, was pictured getting to grips with a mask-wearing female crew member, as he tackled her and pretended to throw her from a pontoon.The former rugby ace - who is now part of the extended royal family after marrying the Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips - was said to have sailed close to the wind over Covid regulations by getting too close to the assistant producer.Fans were open-mouthed when they saw the footage of him placing his arms around the young woman's waist, although ITV has now stated that it is satisfied that their contact was risk-free.According to a code of conduct, designed to protect against the spread of Covid, contact between cast and crew members is considered a no-no.A source told the Daily Mail: "All crew are told to stay two metres apart from cast members, which is a Covid regulation.Sound and security, who do tests, are the only people that can come into contact with the celebrities."Crew are also asked to wear face coverings to prevent a Covid outbreak on set, which would completely ruin the show."Mike having physical contact with the assistant producer was a rule break and he shouldn't have approached her."The source went on to add that the woman was "taken completely by surprise" at the sudden and unauthorised contact.Mike and the others had been mingling on Australia's Gold Coast ahead of entering the jungle, and the rugby legend is said to have been full of energy and in need of stimulation after completing a necessary quarantine period before joining the show.While he awaited his first trial, he ran up behind the crew member and pretended he was about to push her over the edge into the sea.However, he had just completed a week in isolation at the time of the shenanigans,

Some of Hollywood's leading ladies put their glamour and fashion sense on display at the annual Guggenheim International Gala in New York City.Actresses Alexandra Daddario, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nina Dobrev were among the high-profile people to lend their support for the event.The funds raised by the gala benefit the museum’s range of internationally acclaimed exhibitions, educational programs, and forward-thinking initiatives, and ensure that the Guggenheim remains a beacon for modern art and innovative thought, according to the museum's website guggenheim.org. Glamorous: Hollywood leading ladies Alexandra Daddario, Rachel Brosnahan and Nina Dobrev were among the celebrities and high-profile people to lend their support for the prestigious Guggenheim International Gala in New York CityThis year’s annual gala acknowledged individuals who are committed to creativity, inspire our past, and invigorate our future. Ahead of the fundraising event, Daddario, 36, stepped out in front of the photographers along the red carpet in an off-white-patterned dress.

Brooke Shields revealed her regrets about telling the world she was a virgin in 1985.The Blue Lagoon star, 57, said it was a 'mistake' to be so candid about her sex life during a new episode of her podcast, Now What? With Brooke Shields.'I mean, I think it was, in hindsight, a bit of a mistake for me to be so open about my virginity because it never left me alone,' Shields - who was once dubbed 'the most famous virgin in the world' - said.  Regrets: Brooke Shields, 57, revealed her regrets about telling the world she was a virgin, and said it was a 'mistake' to be so candid during a new episode of her podcast; Pictured 2022The former child star said that the revelation first appeared in her 1985 book, On Your Own, which provided guidance for college-age women.  The actress stressed that though the book is credited to her, it was written by a ghostwriter, after the publishers rejected her own first chapter. 'In it, there was one part of a chapter, where I discuss not abstinence, per se, but owning your choice,' she stated. Hindsight: 'It was, in hindsight, a bit of a mistake for me to be so open about my virginity because it never left me alone,' Shields - who was dubbed 'the most famous virgin in the world' - said; Pictured circa 1980 'I would get a lot of fan mail from kids saying, "Oh, my boyfriend’s pressuring me, and I don’t want to have sex.

Lainey Wilson was pictured on the red carpet of the CMA Awards Wednesday at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, ahead of a banner evening that saw her collect big wins in the categories of New Artist of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year - scoring an upset over Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert in the latter.The 30-year-old Baskin, Louisiana native made a style impression in a velvet gold pantsuit with a sky blue necklace. She wore a white hat which her wavy blonde tresses flowed out from. The Heart Like a Truck songstress accessorized with multiple rings and necklaces and carried a snakeskin purse.

Beth Goodwin expects this week’s netball European World Cup qualifiers to be fiery for Scottish Thistles and their opponents, as they bid for a place at the competition in Cape Town next summer.