Paddy McGuinness addresses A Question of Sport backlash and 'nervous' call with Sue Barker

The One Show.The 44-year-old TV star exclaimed: "What! What was that?" as his Welsh partner on the sofa introduced film star Taron Egerton to the programme but not in English.Alex said: "Lets say hello to Hollywood star by the way of..." as she began to reel off his name in Welsh.The former Boyband star couldn't contain his laughter but Rocket Man actor Taron - who played Sir Elton John in the epic film - seemed to enjoy her introduction.Impressed Taron chimed: "Heyyyy."Still giggling, Ronan added: And Bridgerton star by way of Henley, I got the easy one I think.He continued: "It's Taron Egerton and Jonathan Bailey."Moving on with the interview, Ronan referred back to an earlier VT that showed an interview with Stephen Fry and Harry Potter author JK Rowling.The ex-Boyzone member asked: "So Taron, Stephen Fry and JK Rowling are helping to get you to sleep at night, is that right?"Taron replied: "I'm re-visiting all of the Harry Potter books by way of Stephen Fry reading the audio books and I'm finding it's a really lovely way to unwind at night with the Phoenix's and horcrux's and that type of thing."Alex asked: "Might there be a reason? Is this researched?The film star quipped: "Ohh yes, I am intending to become a wizard," at which point both Alex and Ronan began to laugh out loud.Before the Welsh TV host commented: "Very nicely navigated."Carrying on with the joke, Taron interjected: "If I can grow a beard in time but at this rate you, know it'll take 50 years."After the awkward moment had cleared, Alex continued with the interview allowing both actors to speak about the play that they are in.The two-some both star in Mike Bartlet's Oliver-Award-winning play C**k which is playing in the Ambassadors Theatre in London

Russian president Vladimir Putin’s chilling hint that any intervention in the invasion of Ukraine from the NATO powers would result in retaliation on a scale “never seen in history,” some Brits are beginning to worry about the prospect of a nuclear conflict. At present, that doesn’t look too likely, but it does’t hurt to plan ahead.

A man who died in a road crash in West Lothian has been named by police.

Matthew Stafford has broken his silence after footage emerged of him walking away from an NFL photographer who broke her spine in a fall.MORE: The heartbreaking details of Rams QB Matthew Stafford's wife's brain tumor revealedVideo footage saw Matthew and wife Kelly ask Kelly Smiley to take a picture of the two together during the Super Bowl parade, but she stepped back and fell off the stage. Matthew was heavily criticized online as he simply turned around and walked away instead of helping; wife Kelly suggested later on social media that he was heavily intoxicated.WATCH: LA Rams and Kelly and Matthew Stafford covering hospital bills for photographer who fell off the stage and broke her spine"That obviously happened really quickly and suddenly and unexpectedly, and I wish I had a better reaction in the moment," Matthew said on Kelly's podcast The Morning After."I didn't.

Hibs star Ryan Porteous has been charged in connection with an alleged assault outside a nightspot in Edinburgh.

It can be hard to find a flat that ticks everything on the ‘must have’ list – but this two-bed apartment in turn key condition with attractive exterior AND in a prime location surely comes up trumps.

An East Kilbride Freemason has been announced as the new Provincial Grand Master of the Province of Renfrewshire East.

A helicopter was scrambled to Ayrshire's highest peak today after a man suffered a suspected heart attack.

EastEnders star Maisie Smith attended the premiere of the latest series of Outlander with her mum Julia and sister Scarlett, 25, and the trio looked incredibly similar as they posed for a variety of snaps on the red carpet.The 20 year old actress and former Strictly Come Dancing star seemed thrilled to be joining her family at the Royal Festival Hall in London for the evening, and all three women beamed as they huddled up together in their evening wear. All sporting auburn locks, Maisie donned the boldest outfit of the group, opting for an American-style leather jacket and waistcoat.The fabric was printed with an eagle design and the US flag, and Maisie rocked heavy eyeliner and a pair of matching calf boots for the occasion.

Emmerdale actor Kevin Mathurin has given fans a glimpse inside his lavish London home, which is full of colour and character. Kevin, who is best known for playing vicar Charles in the ITV soap, lives in Lewisham with his partner Nikki Beatnik, a DJ, and their six year old son Harley. And the TV star, whose character is set to find himself at the centre of a dramatic plot next week, regularly shares snaps of his home on Instagram with his 10,200 followers.

provided the edge for the Biden-Harris ticket in 2020, powered by a surge in new voter registrations. According to the survey, about 84% of LGBTQ Americans are registered to vote, and engaging the LGBTQ community to flock to the polls this November could provide the edge for pro-equality candidates in a number of highly contested races.

Louise Thompson looked absolutely sensational in new family snaps with her fiancé Ryan Libbey and their baby boy, Leo-Hunter.The former Made In Chelsea star, who has revealed she is "ready to handle" her birth trauma, took to her Instagram account on Friday afternoon with a slew of sweet images.The 31 year old looked every inch the doting mother as she sweetly held onto her son's feet while placing a doting kiss on his head. Louise showed off her style in a stunning brown and white printed flowing maxi dress while her long brunette locks were pulled back into a braid to show off her striking features.The fitness enthusiast was seen grinning for the camera as she posed with her newborn son, who was held lovingly by Ryan.

Kanye West's "new girlfriend" Chaney Jones is the spitting image of his estranged wife Kim Kardashian as new snaps emerge of the stunning star. Rapper Kanye, 44, has reportedly started dating the 24 year old social media influencer in the weeks following his split from Uncut Gems actress Julia Fox.The pair were spotted out and about together earlier this week.

Top Gear presenter shared how this included his daughter, four, accidentally damaging a stranger’s car on the nursery run.Taking to the social media site, Paddy shared a video update with his 538,000 fans.Using the hashtag “Friday Feeling”, the presenter shared how his morning had not gone to plan.The star began: “Hello there, good morning to you. It’s Friday and as well we all know it’s a top one on a Friday.“Everyone always uses that hashtag, hashtag Friday Feeling.

BBC Breakfast, he said: "I could see this bloke was looking at me judgmental, because we were in a disabled parking bay even though we had a blue badge."Normally I'd let it go, but I thought, 'I'm going to have to speak to this bloke.'"Paddy went on: "He said, 'They don’t look disabled', and I just thought, 'The level of ignorance!'"But he's probably unaware of autism and disabilities or anything like that, so I took a deep breath and explained it to him."And I think that was the right thing to do because otherwise he would have gone away upset, I'd have gone away upset and nobody would have got on with it."Paddy also addressed the issue of awareness for autism, adding: “I think things like that are important to sort of educate people and

Top Gear star Paddy McGuinness has opened up about dealing with a nasty comment from a stranger in a car park while he was out with his children. Paddy, 48, shares three children with wife Christine McGuinness, 33, who have all been diagnosed with autism.The comedian and presenter appeared live on the BBC and Sky News this week to discuss autism and recalled an experience where a stranger made a judgemental comment about his family.

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Christine McGuinness has opened up about undergoing the test for the BRCA gene (breast cancer gene) after her mum Joanne was diagnosed with the disease in September. The wife of Paddy McGuinness was left even more devastated by her mum's health battle as she was unable to be by her side during treatment for HER2-positive aggressive breast cancer, due to Covid restrictions.

Christine McGuinness has shared the results of her cancer gene test almost a year after her mother was diagnosed with an ‘aggressive’ form of the disease. The mum-of-three, who is married to presenter Paddy McGuinness, decided to have a BRCA test herself due to the history of cancer in her family. Her mother, Joanne, was diagnosed with breast cancer last September but is fortunately in remission. It pushed Christine, 33, to finally make the appointment she’d been considering and has now received the results. Speaking to The Mirror, she revealed: ‘I’m just really relieved. Thank God it came back negative.’ She added: ‘It was that worry when I thought about getting myself tested.

Paddy McGuinness has celebrated his 48th birthday with his wife Christine and three children at their £2.1million Cheshire home. The Top Gear host, whose model wife Christine is set to tell all on her fertility troubles and anorexia battle in a new book, enjoyed a sweet birthday celebration with his twins Penelope and Leo, eight, and four year old daughter Felicity.