Richard Hammond details why he left Top Gear audition feeling 'sad': 'I burst into tears'

Premier League.The swarms of cash that have filtered through the top-tier teams have had a knock-on effect on facilities.As well as more being spent on players and wages, a lot of money has gone towards the infrastructure surrounding the club.It has already seen the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal undergo huge changes to the stadiums as they look to keep up with the times.Here are how those footballing stadia looked prior to their big-money renovations.There are plans to expand the stadium further to make it an 80,000 all-seater but the most recent renovation came in 2006 when an increase of 8,000 seats were added.As a result, United broke the record for the most spectators in the Premier League when 76,098 turned up to watch them beat Blackburn Rovers 4-1 in March 2007.As mentioned, plans are afoot to make the Theatre of Dreams even bigger as they look to build on the fact that they are already the biggest club football ground in the United Kingdom.Every stand at Stamford Bridge has gone through multiple renovations throughout its long history having opened in 1877 before being used as Chelsea’s ground in 1905.Perhaps most important to the club is the Matthew Harding Stand, named after their former chairman, whose investment helped transform the club before his death in 1996 after a helicopter accident and renovations were completed to the end, previously known as the North Stand, ahead of the 1996/76 season.Most recently, the Blues brought in safe-standing at the Shed End this year where the most ardent supporters congregate but 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

Elton John and David Furnish have taken to social media to share a moving statement in support of Ukraine.MORE: Sir Elton John breaks silence after terrifying plane ordealSharing the same picture, which features the country's blue and yellow flag, the stars wrote: "For over 20 years, the Elton John AIDS Foundation has supported some of the most vulnerable people in Ukraine with access to HIV services and care, as part of our commitment to communities across Eastern Europe and Central Asia.WATCH: Elton John films at £5million luxury home"We are heartbroken and appalled to see this conflict unfold and our hearts are with the people of Ukraine who do not deserve to live through this nightmare. During these devastating times, we stand for an end to the violence and suffering in Ukraine so that life-saving services and humanitarian aid can reach those desperately in need.

A Wigan dad has been jailed for downloading almost 40,000 indecent images of children after he was caught out by a paedophile sting operation.

It's just 9.5 miles long but it feels like quite an adventure.

A homeless teenager was beaten up and 'left for dead' after being refused housing by Manchester City Council.

extended hiatus to accommodate NBC’s Winter Olympics coverage, with former “SNL” writer John Mulaney hosting for the fifth time.The comic addressed his recent rehabilitation from cocaine addiction in his monologue.“It’s wonderful to be in a place that’s always emphasized sobriety and mental health,” he cracked, while discussing his recovery.In the lead skit, Mulaney played a monkey who presided over a civil case where a woman was mauled by a monkey, as lawyers Kenan Thompson and Cecily Strong appealed to the primate’s animal instincts to win the judge’s favor.The animal-related humor continued in a fake commercial as Strong and Heidi Gardner portrayed dog owners who got into a heated supermarket argument about the quality of their dog food. Mulaney played an impotent man who successfully pressured Gardner into spending $74 on a grass-fed poultry blend.One sketch lampooned the ever-evolving CDC mask mandates, as a group of politically correct people tiptoed around the effectiveness of mask-wearing at a dinner fraught with tension.“Did I have to dump my oldest friend just because he didn’t get a booster?” Mulaney asked, as his friends played by Thompson, Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant and Bowen Yang recoiled in horror.A video by the “Please Don’t Destroy” comedy group video imagined a new COVID-19 variant that only had wonderful side effects.

John Mulaney took to the Studio 8H stage over the weekend for his fifth time hosting, and the comic and new dad delivered a hilarious opening monologue about his tumultuous year.«For many, many reasons, I'm grateful to be here tonight. After a very complicated year, it is wonderful to be in a place that has always emphasized sobriety and mental health,» Mulaney joked at the start of his monologue, referring to 's notorious past.After recalling his intervention back in December 2020, he talked about going to rehab, «Which was a very good experience. I'm very grateful that I went.»«I was there for two months from December to February 2020.

Shordie Shordie has shared a new mini project. Me & Mine, Pt.

The line-up for U.K. festival Wireless has been announced today alongside the news that this year's event will take place across three locations with bills unique to each site. Headliners across the festival include Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Tyler, The Creator, SZA, A$AP Rocky, J.

Kanye West has released 16 tracks of new album Donda 2. Unlike last year's Donda, and all of Ye's prior albums, Donda 2 is only available via the Stem Player, a device the rapper has created himself and made available for $200.

Antonio Conte has issued a warning to Manchester United and other top-four contenders days after he appeared to be on the brink at Tottenham.

Youngsters from Airdrie-based Lanarkshire Karate Academy claimed a huge medal haul from their trip to Belfast recently.

Bevis Mugabi says the secret of his success at Motherwell is being able to adapt to wherever boss Graham Alexander needs him.

Kate McKinnon’s long run on Saturday Night Live is starting to close in on some records.

It’s a daunting task to crack jokes during wartime, especially days after Russia has bombarded the Ukraine, however, SNL Weekend Update hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che were fearless and eloquent in their approach to the topic.

Jeremy Clarkson, 60, spoke out about Sir Alan Parker’s death on Twitter yesterday after it was revealed the Bugsy Malone, Fame and Midnight Express director had died after suffering from an illness.The Grand Tour star paid tribute to the late star in view of his 7.2 million followers.He wrote: “Alan Parker was a truly brilliant director.So versatile.“I mean Bugsy Malone and Mississippi Burning.Same man. Incredible.”Many of Jeremy’s fans also flocked to his post to comment.One user wrote: “In my opinion Midnight Express was his finest flick, absolutely superbly directed.”READ MORE: How did Midnight Express and Evita director Sir Alan Parker die?“Perhaps my all time favourite director.

The Grand Tour presenter Richard Hammond, 50, has revealed he tends to hesitate when quizzed on whether he has had any recent accidents by car insurance companies.The car enthusiast admitted his “CV does not read well” after he was involved in two near-death crashes.Back in 2006, while hosting Top Gear alongside Jeremy Clarkson and James May, Richard had a 288mph crash in a jet-powered car when one of its tyres failed, which caused him to roll several times.The star suffered a “significant brain injury” as a result and the ninth series of the BBC show was postponed to allow him time to recover from the shock accident.11 years later in 2017, Richard was airlifted to hospital after he lost control of a £2million Rimac Concept One supercar in

The 50-year-old motor head was involved in a 288 mph car crash back in 2006 while filming scenes of Top Gear on the BBC. He had been at the wheel of a Vampire dragster which is capable of up to 370 mph speeds – and his car flipped and rolled multiple times when a tire blew while he was travelling at high speed.Richard was left in a coma for two weeks and with brain injuries by the crash and the release of the ninth series of the show was delayed while he recovered from his injuries.

The Grand Tour presenter Richard Hammond has some major issues getting insurance due to his past of near-fatal car crashes.

RICHARD Hammond has revealed he was once dragged face first through dog poo while shooting Top Gear. The 50-year-old presenter found himself covered in husky faeces during filming for the BBC show's Polar Special in 2007.

The Grand Tour star Richard Hammond, 50, has opened up about wanting to work alongside one of his favourite Top Gear companions for a "new show", as he said he, Jeremy Clarkson, 60, and James May, 57, discussed it together recently.The BBC favourite went into detail about his plans, and where it would be likely to "take him".Richard has opened up about the plans he has for one of his most beloved vehicles, his Opel Kadett, which he calls, Oliver.The presenter first fell in love with his Opel during the Top Gear special episode in Botswana.Now, in a new interview with Drive Tribe, Richard was asked whether he has any plans for Oliver in the near future, and he revealed: "I'm often asked if I have plans for Oliver."I mean, I still have him,