Rachel Riley makes sly dig at Anne Robinson as she praises her Countdown replacement Colin Murray

Lizzie Cundy was asked to leave the set of TalkTV by presenter James Whale after interrupting an interview to rip up a mask of Meghan Markle 's face TalkTV turned to chaos as Lizzie Cundy interrupted James Whale's segment to rip up a mask of Meghan Markle's face live on air.She and Su Pollard had been singing Land of Hope and Glory when it was gatecrashed by a man wearing a Meghan Markle face mask.As James shared his annoyance at the prank, Lizzie then walked over and took the mask off to rip it up.The host looked up in shock as he asked: "No, what are you doing?" and he saw Lizzie rip up the mask, shouted: "Out, both of you out!"Lizzie then walked off set as James returned to his seat and looked at the camera and said: "I'm so sorry and embarrassed Your Majesty."I will not allow them back on again, this is Talk television and the James Whale show."Viewers rushed to social media to share their shock at the incident, with one posting: "What a farce."Another added: "I hear TalkTV is really struggling. I can’t understand why."Lizzie recently shared her thoughts on Meghan and her husband Prince Harry's return to the UK to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

John McGuinness on the opening lap of the Isle of Man TT on Saturday, with the motorcycling legend coming within inches of colliding with a rolling football, which had carelessly made its way onto the track.Footage of the frightening near-miss, captured by a spectator, was posted all over social media and racing fans could barely believe their eyes, with many demanding the culprit be found and punished."This is absolutely ridiculous, someone could have been killed!!" tweeted one angry fan."Frightening stupidity. Please keep the riders safe," wrote another, while a third said: "I hope whoever threw that ball there was arrested and got a stern talking to.""Whoever did this needs throwing off the island," another tweeted.A fifth wrote: "The event is dangerous enough without unacceptable stuff like this happening.

Met Office has repeated its warning that severe thunderstorms could cause major disruption across southern England later today.Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to break out this afternoon and evening, perhaps merging to give longer spells of rain in places, more especially later this afternoon and this evening. The storms carry with them a chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.

wedding anniversary took a dramatic turn that left a British couple stranded on a Caribbean island.Pam and Martin Mullan, from County Derry, boarded the luxury cruise ship Carnival Freedom at Port Canaveral in Orlando on Monday along with some 2,500 other passengers.They were looking forward to a five-day cruise. But as the 110,000 ton vessel prepared to make its first stop at Grand Turk in the Dominican Republic at around 7am on Thursday, fire broke out in one of its funnels.The couple recalled that when the alarm was first raised, they woke up briefly and then – assuming it was just a practice drill – rolled over and went back to sleep.It wasn’t until a little while later, as the sounds of panic from outside increased, that they realised that it was no drill.Martin told his local paper Derry Now that while the crew were trying to keep passengers calm, “you could see they were nervous”.He described a chaotic scene, with elderly people and children needing a lot of help and becoming upset.The crew of another ship that was also docked at Grand Turk helped put out the blaze."It is a miracle that it happened while we were coming into port,” said Martin.

OnlyFans model Nova Jewels slammed lads for only being interested in petite blondes or mysterious brunettes – because she earns thousands as a ‘specky ginger’.The 26-year-old, from Scotland, works full-time in the adult industry as a kinky model and cam girl - and previously confessed that it only takes her 30 seconds to make £100.Nova is certainly not short of bringing in the cash thanks to her gorgeous looks and fiery personality.But in a recent TikTok clip, she has called out lads for only fantasising about ladies with common hair colours.The risqué model has declared that ‘specky gingers’ are just as equipped at delivering the goods – and that men fork out more because of her unique looks.In an exclusive interview with the Daily Star, the bombshell revealed her glasses and copper locks gave her the confidence to pursue her kinky dreams.Nova explained: “I always refer to myself as a specky ginger… it’s a standing joke between the girls [my friends] and I.“I mean it is true though. If you look through that TikTok trend, there really is no one I’ve come across who states that they specifically want a specky ginger girl.“However, no one is missing out because as I always state, there is literally someone out there for absolutely everyone.“My look definitely goes down a treat with both men and women.

Viewers who tuned into the BBC's Platinum Party at the Palace have clapped back at the broadcaster due to a confusing performance from Sir Rod Stewart.

A man has been found dead in a Cheshire woodlands. Firefighters were called to reports of a vehicle fire at Stanney Woods in Ellesmere Port in the early hours of Friday morning (June 3).

The 'distraught' family of a man who went missing in the Highlands four weeks have issued a desperate appeal.

THE BBC has hit back at Countdown star Rachel Riley after she claimed Strictly Come Dancing is fixed. Maths whizz Rachel, 36, took part in the show in 2013, partnering with pro Pasha Kovalev, 42, who she later went on to marry.

Rachel Riley made her controversial comments after JK Rowling caused a social media storm by arguing that those who are biologically female and who have periods should be referred to as "women" and not "people who menstruate".The latter term was adopted by some to be more gender-inclusive to those who are trans, non-binary or gender non-conforming.Rachel, who was recently involved in an explosive libel case against one of Jeremy Corbyn's former aides in court, has claimed opinions on anti-semitism are at the heart of the trans debate."I think a lot of the attacks on JK Rowling are really because she spoke out for Jews and against Jeremy Corbyn and antisemitism," Rachel declared.Also discussing the Harry Potter author's philanthropic work, Riley defended: “She has made a real difference to the world.However, the Countdown star exclaimed: "[Just saying] this will get us both cancelled.”The trans debate has also focused on the use of the term "birthing people", which was introduced by a Brighton and Sussex Hospital Trust as an addition to "pregnant women" - something JK Rowling and fellow activists feel strongly about.Rachel had already experienced what she described as cancel culture when she sued a former aide of Labour politician Jeremy Corbyn for libel.Laura Murray had made a controversial tweet about her comments which Rachel claimed led to a campaign to have ousted from Countdown and cancelled.Rachel, who has been vocal in the past about troll attacks directed at her, says she received a barrage of "abuse" after commenting on eggs being thrown at Corbyn.The former leader of the Labour Party had been visiting a mosque in Finsbury Park, North London when he'd been pelted with eggs by a Brexit supporter back in

Rachel Riley has claimed much of the hate JK Rowling receives for her views on trans rights, comes because she spoke out “for Jews and against Jeremy Corbyn”.

Rachel Riley pulled out all the stops on Sunday in her first photoshoot since welcoming her second child Noa in November.The doting mum-of-two posed up a storm in some glamorous outfits for the Sunday Times Magazine, including a dark satin-effect suit that she wore with natural makeup, styling her blonde hair so it flowed past her shoulders.SEE: Rachel Riley shares rare photo of baby Noa as she marks special milestoneRachel also spoke about her experience of the Strictly 'curse' after marrying Pasha Kovalev, who partnered her on the BBC dance series in 2013.The couple tied the knot in Las Vegas in June 2019, a month after announcing they were expecting their first child. They went on to welcome eldest daughter Maven that December.WATCH: Rachel Riley's daughter Maven takes after dad Pasha KovalevDuring her time on Strictly, the Countdown star announced her split from her first husband Jamie Gilbert, who she met while studying at Oxford.MORE: Rachel Riley issues important plea after 'old friend' gets in touch with family health struggleSEE: Rachel Riley shares new candid picture of Pasha Kovalev and baby Noa - but fans question one detailShortly after the series, she and Pasha confirmed they were in a relationship.Speaking to the magazine, the blonde beauty expressed her feelings about the Strictly 'curse', the idea that celebrities tend to fall in love with their professional partners, arguing that it wasn't the right term for her experience.A post shared by The Sunday Times Magazine (@thestmagazine)Rachel looked stunning as she discussed women in STEM and her time on StrictlyRachel teased: "Are you calling my babies a curse? That’s not right!" The maths whiz went on: "If you have cracks, Strictly can expose them.

Countdown star Rachel Riley has reportedly claimed that Strictly Come Dancing bosses “pick winner at start of series” and the show is “very produced”. Rachel, 36, was a contestant on the popular BBC dance show back in 2013 and she met her now husband Pasha Kovalev, 42, after the two were partnered together. The couple later married in 2019 and now the pair share two children together Maven, two, and Noa, six months.

Strictly Come Dancing star Rachel Riley is "glad to be away" from the show and claims that the show is a "fix".Adding that that the scores are predetermined to fit in with who bosses want to win. She has insisted that bosses "pick a winner at the start of the series".The Channel 4 Countdown star, 36, starred on Strictly back in 2013 when she was paired up with dance pro Pasha Kovalev, 42 – who would later become her husband.Due to Rachel's lack of experience when it came to dancing, the loved-up pair got booted out of the star-studded competition after five rounds.

Rachel Riley has suggested 'Strictly Come Dancing' is "fixed". The 'Countdown' star was voted off in week five when she took part in the 2013 series of the BBC Latin and ballroom contest and she claimed the show is "very produced", with bosses knowing from the start who they want to win and how different celebrities will be shown in the final edits. She said: “I think they know from the start who they want to win and what journeys they want to take different people on, to have the right balance, and they can obviously fix the scores.

EX-STRICTLY star Rachel Riley has accused the BBC1 dance show of being fixed and says the bosses know who they want to win. The Countdown Maths whizz, 36, took part on the show in 2013 and met her future husband Pasha Kovalev, 42, when she was paired with him.

Rachel Riley, 36, took to social media last night to share her excitement over Sam Ryder’s success at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.The Space Man singer found himself at the top of the leaderboard after receiving 12 points from a number of countries.The Countdown star reacted to Sam’s raging success in a series of tweets shared with her 696,700 Twitter followers.She tweeted: “Smashed it!” alongside a string of emojis including clapping hands and the UK flag.In a follow up tweet and signalling her surprise with a shocked emoji, Rachel wrote: “EUROPE DOESN’T HATE US.”And while other online users shared a similar emotion, some viewers remained sceptical.KeeleyComms penned: “No...Europe doesn't hate Sam and rightly so.”Johnny_JI81 said: “Fingers crossed the public vote comes in.”Alanztweets added: “Need to see how the public votes before saying that Rachel!”Br1anSee chimed in: “Best song you’ve sent in a long time, deserved jury winner.”Viewers were also left stunned after the UK received 12 points from France's jury.Eurovision host Graham Norton appeared equally delighted and surprised as he thanked the representative for France.He exclaimed: “Oh come on everybody. Merci beaucoup!”Fans of the musical contest flocked to Twitter to express their disbelief.MargotGrmnd wrote: “I cannot get over France giving 12 points to the UK.

Rachel Riley has confessed that she once got into an argument with her husband Pasha Kovalev after anti-Semitic comments from trolls online reduced her to tears.The Countdown presenter recalled how the former Strictly Come Dancing professional had told her she was “not allowed to cry”.Rachel, 36, has opened up about the anti-Semitic comments she has received from vile Twitter trolls and the effect it had on her husband Pasha, 42.The Countdown star discussed the online abuse she received with Anna Whitehouse on her Dirty Mother Pukka podcast.She told Anna: “At one stage I spoke publicly on a podcast and it was like a tap had been turned on.“Literally, it felt like someone had pressed a button and sent them all in my direction all at once,” she said, referring to the online hatred she received when she publicly campaigned against anti-Semitism.“It was overwhelming and it was my birthday week and I just remember I was crying because something really horrible had happened,” Rachel remembered. “And Pasha was saying: ‘Look, if you’re going to do this, you’re not allowed to cry!’“I think it was one of the only times we argued about it, actually, and he’s been so supportive and we talked about it and then he never said anything along that realm."She added: “He was just frustrated that he could see these horrible people getting to me.”When Anna asked Rachel about her tears once more, the maths whizz confirmed she “won’t be joining any more Twitter pile-ons".Rachel has not been afraid to voice her views online over the years, particularly when it came to accusations of anti-Semitism under Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party. The star has often been outspoken about Labour online, and has faced plenty of vitriol from internet trolls as a

COUNTDOWN'S new presenter Colin Murray has broken his silence on his latest telly role - vowing to "earn the respect" of co-host Rachel Riley. Channel 4 sources confirmed to The Sun today that the BBC Radio 5 live presenter, 45, will be taking on the Countdown reins "until autumn." They told us of Colin's plum new role replacing telly veteran Anne Robinson, 77, and said: "Colin started filming on set in Salford yesterday.

ANNE Robinson is tipped to be replaced as Countdown host by Colin Murray - who "gets on really well" with her ex co-star Rachel Riley. The Weakest Link presenter, 77, quit the tea-time Channel 4 series after just a year in the hot seat - months after The Sun revealed her feud with co-star Rachel.

Anne Robinson's new replacement has already started filming episodes for Countdown, despite the host announcing her departure just days prior.New episodes for the Channel 4 gameshow have already begun filming, with a new stand-in presenter taking the reins instead of no-nonsense and quick-witted host Anne.This comes days after the 77-year-old TV star quit her role after just one year on the programme.The Mirror has reported that 43-year-old radio and TV host Colin Murray will be stepping into Anne's shoes for the time being.Colin has appeared on the show before now, and actually guest presented 33 episodes last year when then-host Nick Hewer was shielding during the coronavirus pandemic. The paper has revealed that Colin will host the programme until the autumn, but could potentially be announced as the permanent host.A Channel 4 source said: "Colin has agreed to be a stand-in host for us, which is brilliant news.