Supergirl's Chyler Leigh says LGBT character made her realise who she truly is

West Ham's cat-kicking defender Kurt Zouma was left out of the side to face Leicester City on Sunday after he reported feeling unwell during the warm-up.Zouma had been named in the starting XI by Hammers boss David Moyes for the trip to the King Power, despite calls for him to be dropped following his animal controversy.But the French international, 27, reported feeling unwell during the warm-up and was replaced in the side by fellow countryman Issa Diop. The defender had been picked for the Premier League clash after Moyes asked for forgiveness from the public for Zouma's "terrible" actions.

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris completely gifted Wolves an early goal during his side's 2-0 Premier League defeat on Sunday with fans branding it "the worst keeping" they've ever seen.The Frenchman made a mess of himself as he parried Ruben Neves' tame shot into the path of Leander Dendoncker before pathetically punching his effort straight towards Raul Jimenez, who volleyed home.Understandably, Tottenham fans swarmed to social media in despair."The worst goalkeeping I’ve ever seen. F*** was he doing," one fan tweeted.Another said: "F****** hell Hugo, what are you playing??""That's literally so bad from Lloris.

Katie Price has boasted about buying a new "flash" car, something that comes months after her drink-drive crash. After avoiding spending time jail, Katie is looking to the future and is excited to purchase a brand spanking new motor, and couldn't resist teasing the news with her fans.

police.It has been said that he strangled Nichols whilst having sex and then buried her body on his parents’ property in Colorado Springs El Paso.Nichols was only a teenager and had been working as an escort. She has not been seen since her father reported her missing 10 years ago in October 2012.A court affidavit states Hollendorfer confessed to his father, who died in November 2014, without telling the police, but also told his then-wife Kristina Palmer, reports the Mirror.Ms Palmer did not cooperate with the original investigation, but FBI agents then tracked her down in Virginia last month.She said the father-of-two admitted he had “accidentally killed an escort he hired” and buried the body at his parent’s property.The affidavit says: "Joel told her he hired an escort and during sex with her in his car he accidentally strangled her until she died.“Joel then transported her to his parent's property where he buried her on an old horse grave with plastic bags and lime."Kristina had no knowledge of Joel ever moving the body.

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Kelly Rowland isn't letting anyone forget it's her birthday! As the singer rang in her 41st year, she celebrated her big day in the most glamorous way possible.MORE: Kelly Rowland is style goals in latest fashion-forward outfitThe Destiny's Child alum gave her fans a glimpse – and reminder – of her birthday, and it was truly fit for a queen.Kelly took to Instagram to share the fabulous celebrations, which featured backyard photoshoots, bubble baths, and champagne and macaroons galore.WATCH: Kelly and her husband share an adorable moment inside their stunning homeMORE: Kelly Rowland celebrates big milestone in son Noah's life with show-stopping cakeIn a hilarious behind-the-scenes video, Kelly showed off a range of looks, wearing everything from a bathrobe to a strapless unitard to stunning gowns. The star cheekily reminded everyone of her big day, in each clip taking a moment amid getting her hair and make-up done or photo taken to say: "My birthday's tomorrow."The video undoubtedly yielded results, as Kelly was inundated with congratulations from celebrities like Nicki Minaj and Deborah Roberts and Instagram followers alike. A post shared by Kelly Rowland (@kellyrowland)Kelly reminds her friends and fans it's her birthdayThe mom-of-two dazzled in the subsequent images she posted of all her looks.

Phillip Schofield bravely came out as gay. His surprise confession was widely praised, however thoughts were also focused on his wife of 27 years, Stephanie.During his chat with co-host and best friend Holly Willoughby when he revealed his sexuality to This Morning viewers, the 59-year-old applauded his wife and said she had been "incredible" in her support, despite acknowledging "the hurt that I am causing to my family".READ: Phillip Schofield shares emotional message to daughter Ruby with rare photoWATCH: Phillip Schofield making his announcement regarding his sexualityHe said: "This is something that has caused many heart-breaking conversations at home.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Death on the Nile” collected $12.8 million in its opening weekend. Those ticket sales wouldn’t buy enough Champagne to fill the Nile, but they are sufficient to lead domestic box office charts.The star-studded murder mystery, from Disney and 20th Century Studios, arrived on par with expectations, which had projected a debut in between $11 million to $14 million.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentNanni Moretti is set to start shooting unconventional comedy “Il Sol Dell’Avvenire” in March. Pic will star French actor-director Mathieu Amalric and feature a cast comprising Polish multi-hyphenate Jerzy Stuhr. Stuhr appeared in Moretti’s “We Have a Pope” and “The Caiman,” and appears in “Il Sol Dell’Avvenire” — which translates as “The Sun of the Future” — alongside Moretti regulars including Margherita Buy (“Three Floors”), Silvio Orlando (“The Caiman”) and Moretti himself.Details of Moretti’s new film, revealed by the director in an interview with local trade publication Italian Cinema, have been confirmed by Fandango, which is producing in tandem with Moretti’s own Sacher shingle and RAI Cinema.

DAVID Beckham has sent fans wild as he announced the family had brought home an adorable new addition this weekend. The Inter Miami CF owner took to Instagram to reveal they had welcomed home a sweet new pet named Coco. David, 46, shared snaps of the family's sweet new bunny rabbit Coco, as he and daughter Harper, nine, took turns cuddling up to her.

Dancing on Ice star Ria Hebden has revealed that she refused to see her family before taking to the ice while on the programme.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the Lorraine presenter, 39, explained why she decided to avoid seeing her husband, Mark and her two children, as she needed to "protect her energy" ahead of her performance.Ria was partnered with professional skater Lukasz Rozycki during her stint on the popular ITV show.Speaking about her family's reaction to the news that she'd be starring on the programme, Ria shared how "proud" they were of her.Addressing her husband's reaction, she said: "He is my number one fan, he's like 'just do your thing, enjoy it.'"I know the kids are really proud of me already," she added.However, Ria explained that she had made the decision not to see her children before performing so that she can focus on her routine.The presenter said: "It's wonderful, I just know just having them there in the audience will be so lovely for the children as they're only little."But I'm not going to see any of them before I perform because for me I really need to focus and be calm and quiet and then after we can celebrate."I think when you do something like this you need to protect your energy, you know," she said.Ria shares two children, Noah and Lula, with her husband of 10 years, Mark.The Lorraine star was eliminated from the show during movie week following a skate-off with S-Club star Rachel Stevens and her partner Brendyn Hatfield.The same week, Kimberly Wyatt was awarded a high score of 34 following her routine to The Greatest Show.Taking to social media to address her exit, the star told how she was "proud" of what she had achieved, having previously revealed that she'd had no skating

Greenhall Country Café and Farm Shop have teamed up with a Rangers legend to raise funds for a defibrillator outside their busy premises.

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abusive relationship and hired a bodyguard began to find herself falling in love with him – and now they're happily married with children. Elise Stevens, 35, was left petrified for her and her 13-year-old daughter's safety after she escaped her ex-partner in November 2008.

Supergirl's Alex Danvers didn't just inspire a legion of fans, she also inspired the woman who plays her.  In a recent post on her website Create Change, Chyler Leigh opened up about how Alex's journey to come out as a lesbian in season two inspired her own journey with her sexuality.  "What I didn't realize was how the scene where she finally confessed her truth would leap off the pages of the script and genuinely become a variation of my own. IRL," Leigh wrote. "My heart felt like it was going to beat out of my chest each take we filmed, every time presenting another opportunity to get those honest words out of my mouth.

SUPERGIRL'S Chyler Leigh has come out while paying tribute to her LGBT character on the show and the fans who have supported her. The 38-year-old actress admitted she was able to "breathe a little easier" since the revelation.

Supergirl star Chyler Leigh is thanking fans for their overwhelming support after she came out as a member of the LGBTQA community.The 38-year-old actress came out in a blog post on the Creating Changewebsite in late May, just days after the Season 5 finale of Supergirl aired on The CW.Leigh thanked her fans for showing their support in a heartfelt Instagram post on Monday, in the midst of Pride Month, though she still hasn't put a specific label on her LGBTQA identity quite yet, though she did say the process has been 'tough' on her and her husband of 18 years, Nathan West.

Supergirl and Grey’s Anatomy actress Chyler Leigh is speaking about her sexuality for the first time, and while she did not specify how she identifies, fans are showing their support.

Supergirl star Chyler Leigh, 38, is opening up about her character Alex Danvers’ sexuality, while also acknowledging some similarities between Alex’s life and her own. In a candid post on the Creating Change website, an organization that she helped co-found and seeks to provide “encouragement and inspiration to help you become the change you want to see in the world”, the actress wrote, “[Alex’s] journey of self discovery is something that I can personally relate to.”

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