Paddy McGuinness confirms new Top Gear series is shortest EVER as BBC forced to axe episodes

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Melania Trump is flat-out denying a new report about her alleged non-nonprofit activity!

A 13-year-old girl was arrested for allegedly making a bomb threat against her school in November, but it has now been confirmed she was innocent all along. Police are now admitting they were outsmarted by a different seventh grader — after the innocent girl spent two weeks behind bars, that is!

school’s hallway, or holding the hand of the most beautiful woman you’ve ever seen in your life. Fictional authors are describing what it feels like to experience the flutters of falling in love through the lens of queer people, and non-fiction authors are penning the stories of how casual encounters can blossom into great love stories. Some have the dramatic flair of international incidents and major sports franchises while others are more low-key but they’re all filling us up with all the feelings this Valentine’s Day. Follow a burnt-out academic from the dance floor in Vegas to a random trip down the aisle, hear the stories of those who have been muffled, travel along for the hijinks of those who are down for a silly adventure, see how a broken-down car or a ride or the subway can switch up one’s relationship status, or saddle up next to two secret lovers who are finding a way in a sport that isn’t safe for them to love out loud.

Black Women In Sports Brunch in Inglewood. Presented by Coca-Cola® and hosted by Gia Peppers, the event honored sports journalists Cari Champion and Jemele Hill with additional remarks from ESSENCE CEO Caroline Wanga and Chairman of ESSENCE Ventures, Richelieu Dennis.Before teasing with a backstory about how she and Hill became friends, Champion told attendees, “The very first image of a Black woman in a position of power was this lady named Oprah Winfrey.” Through Oprah’s visibility, Champion first saw herself on TV, and it was later with support from Jemele Hill that she found deeper purpose. “She stood in the gap.

Peter Andre has opened up about a terrifying experience during his time living in Australia.The 48-year-old was left scared to return to nightclubs until his thirties after a racially motivated incident.The dad-of-four was enjoyed a night out in Sydney during his youth when racist thugs pulled a knife on him.Writing in his new! magazine column, the singer looked back on his incredible career before recalling the traumatic incident.He said: "A lot of incredible things have happened over the past 30 years, from winning awards to world tours, to the ultimate blessing of having my children."But there have been some challenging times, too."Peter went on to explain the terrifying incident and how his would-be attackers threatened to end him "there and then."He said: "When asked about the bullying and racism that I and my siblings suffered as kids in Australia, I recalled a horrific incident in a nightclub in Sydney."A group of guys cornered me and one of them put a knife to my throat and threatened to finish me there and then."He continued: "That night really scared me and put me off going to places like clubs for a while. I did go to them again in my thirties, but I always felt very wary and uncomfortable."Peter who was born in London and relocated to Australia at the age of six.

Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady had the same idea for their Valentine's Day gifts to one another. Bündchen, 41, took to social media on Monday to share that she gifted her husband a "green" gift: trees. "Happy Valentines day hubby! Hope you like your gift.

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direct to your inboxTop Gear was back on screens last night but it wasn't the just the cars viewers were talking about. As Freddie Flintoff, Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris returned with the BBC On e car show, fans couldn't help but notice Freddie had a new look.

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Top Gear fans were distracted by Freddie Flintoff's hair transformation during Sunday's episode.The 43-year-old TV presenter and former international cricketer was hosting the show's new series alongside co-stars Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness.Freddie went for a completely new look with his iconic hairstyle, and his side-parting certainly got viewers talking on Twitter.He paired the new hairdo with some vintage-style glasses, sending viewers watching into a frenzy.Some loved Freddie's new look, as one tweeted: "Hang about.

Top Gear begins.The comedian recently gave fans an insight into his life with his wife Christine McGuinness, 32, and the hilarious way they greet each other in an Instagram video.Paddy and his spouse have been married since 2011.However, the Top Gear presenter revealed the couple still have a hilarious way of greeting each other.In an online clip, Paddy filmed himself pulling up next to his wife.At first, he waved before the pair exchanged a rude hand gesture while laughing and smiling at their greeting.Paddy could also be heard singing Mark Morrison's Return Of The Mack in the hilarious upload.Posting below, he wrote to his 1.8 million followers: "Standard greeting when you spot a mate or in this case, wife! #wednesday #middlefinger

Top Gear fans have been warned to hide behind the sofa when it returns on Sunday.The new series has scenes that some viewers may find distressing – its presenters wearing Lycra and wetsuits.Paddy McGuinness, Freddie Flintoff and Chris Harris donned the tight outfits for a mini-triathlon.And they are worried about how it will look on the telly.Paddy, 47, said: "We were in Lycra, which is not a good look for a middle-aged man swimming in a lake. The wetsuits were very snug.

PADDY McGuinness threw The One Show into chaos last night after he smashed his head on a wall and swore during a live interview. Paddy, 47, was on the BBC show alongside his Top Gear co-stars Freddie Flintoff and Chris Harris to discuss the new series.

direct to your inboxChristine McGuinness has talked openly about how she's built herself up after feeling 'weak and broken.' The former Real Housewives of Cheshire star spoke out on her Instagram about a three year transformation after 'bad times.' She reassured fans "I picked myself up good" as she shared videos of herself working out in the gym.Model Christine, the wife of Top Gear host Paddy McGuinness, said that three years on she feels 'strong' - and is not finished yet.The mother-of-three posted to mark International Women's Day, saying women should remember to celebrate themselves, and she was hailed as an inspiration.She said: "Watch to the end to see my three year glow up."The first video I felt weak and broken (bad times)"But it’s

Top Gear host Paddy McGuinness, 47, was joined by journalist Chris Harris, 46, and former cricketer Freddie Flintoff, 43, to discuss their upcoming series of the show on BBC One.

Top Gear has taken an unusual route – the new series does not feature any big accidents.

The Top Gear presenter’s twins Leo and Penelope, seven, and four-year-old daughter Felicity have been previously diagnosed with the developmental disorder autism.Paddy shared the couple had found it “really hard” having their three children at home, as lockdown stopped them from being in an educational environment and around other children.Having all three at home during the first UK lockdown as a result of the coronavirus pandemic meant that the youngsters were forced out of their daily routine.Paddy explained to the Daily Express: “Generally, kids with autism thrive on routine.”“But when that suddenly changes and they realise they have to stay at home and can’t go out and see their friends or go to a play centre or a creche, that’s what

Paddy McGuinness has revealed he once dragged a dirty mattress from a back street to his family home and slept on it for six years as a teen.The Top Gear host, who’s currently writing his autobiography, recalled: “I remember as a kid going out in to the back street, finding a mattress on the floor and thinking, ‘That’s a decent mattress.’ "I dragged it home to my house and put it on my bed and it stayed there for six years. It was totally normal.

TOP Gear fans are thrilled as a new trailer confirms Paddy, Freddie and Chris will return to screens in just two weeks' time. A new clip showing the presenters on their automobile adventures has been released.