'Secret Footballer' Dave Kitson's past has brought doomed PFA bid upon himself

Even while many are saying the Oscars are on "life support," the 94th Annual Academy Awards was not short of controversy and the internet was set ablaze a few times during the ceremony.  Before the show aired at its rightful place, the famed Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, the 2022 Oscars faced backlash after the Academy announced its plans to eliminate eight of its honors in an effort to streamline the floundering telecast.Those eight awards would be presented off-air. The 94th Annual Academy Awards are facing backlash.  When the award show finally kicked off, some memorable moments had viewers reconsidering the Oscars as Hollywood's biggest night.

Will Smith on Sunday night after his 2022 Oscars win and shocking viral slap moment with Chris Rock. Shortly after the 94th Annual Academy Awards ended, Will, 53, and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, arrived at the Oscars after-party with their kids Jaden and Willow Smith and Will's son Trey Smith, whom he shares with ex Sheree Zampino. Will proudly held his shining new Oscar up in the air, grinning for photographers, after taking home the trophy for his leading role in the biopic about Venus and Serena Williams' father,. Jada, 50, changed out of her green Jean Paul Gaultier gown and into a stunning champagne-colored strapless dress with a sheer blush cape for the after-party. Will and Jada both declined to be interviewed or answer questions from reporters on the carpet.

Phillip Schofield looked incredible on Sunday night as he crowned the 2022 winners of Dancing on Ice alongside co-host and bestie Holly Willoughby - but his head wasn't entirely in the game.MORE: Dancing on Ice host Phillip Schofield reveals rare glimpse inside £2m bachelor padSharing some BTS snaps from the show on Sunday, the ITV star revealed that he in fact was live streaming a completely different channel, that being Sky Sports, which was airing the F1 Saudi Arabian Gran Prix, and he wasn't the only one!WATCH: Phillip and Holly were wiping away their tears during an emotional segment on This MorningTaking to his Instagram Stories, Phillip shared some cheeky photos which showed him, Dancing on Ice royalty Christopher Dean and ITV researcher Dylan Thornton all watching the racing.READ: Why Phillip Schofield wears his wedding ring two years after split from wife StephanieRELATED:  Phillip Schofield gives update on Holly Willoughby's absence on This MorningThe 59-year-old wrote: "@dancingonicefinal we're all over it @torvillanddeanofficial @f1" on a snap which saw him standing at the judge's table with Christopher Dean. The photo showed the pair watching the F1 race on a phone which was discretely slotted into the table and out of sight.

CCTV images of two men who may be able to assist with a probe into an attack in a Glasgow pub have been released by detectives.

A doctor has explained why it seems like everybody in the UK is becoming unwell at the moment without testing positive for Covid-19.

Gordon Taylor believes Project Restart can be “achievable” with the right assurances for players.

The independent review into the running of the Professional Footballers' Association could be completed within seven weeks.

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Sunday, May 3.

Former striker Dave Kitson has revealed he would like to meet Raheem Sterling to explain the comments he made in 2018 after the Manchester City star suffered racist abuse.

Dave Kitson has invited Raheem Sterling to discuss any issues the Manchester City striker has about his bid to lead the players' union.

The Secret Footballer, known to be former Reading striker Dave Kitson, has been shot down by several ex-Premier League stars after he staked his claim to become PFA chairman this week.

Dave Kitson's bid to stage a PFA coup has been vilified by former Republic of Ireland midfielder Steven Reid.

Top level footballers have been sent a mental health survey quizzing them on issues such as depression, self harming and alcohol and gambling abuse.

Footballers' union boss Gordon Taylor says clubs in England face an uncertain future as a result of coronavirus but insists players will do everything they can to keep them in business.

Former Arsenal player Ian Wright has slammed PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor for his handling of the situation regarding Premier League players taking wage cuts.

Gordon Taylor admits resolving the wage cut row between top flight stars and clubs is the greatest crisis he's faced as chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association.

Premier League footballers are said to be insistent that PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor should take a voluntary wage cut before they agree to so themselves.

Gordon Taylor came out fighting last night as the players’ union refused to bow to public pressure to take pay cuts.

The English Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor has warned that clubs agreeing wage deferrals should be embargoed from signing new players.

Player union bosses will hold the next round of talks with the Premier League and EFL on Wednesday - as clubs push for wage cuts and deferrals.

Gordon Taylor admits football is facing a “unique” crisis.