The Chase's Bradley Walsh emotional as he shares Des O'Connor was 'like a dad' to him

Russia is on the verge of launching an attack on Ukraine – raising fears World War 3 could be closer to reality than ever before.The threat of large scale invasion ramped up in the final months of 2021 and the start of this year.The Donbas region of Ukraine has been at war since 2014 with Russian-backed separatists fighting to break away from the rest of Ukraine.Russia continues to deny any aggressive intentions with Ukraine, but Vladimir Putin has amassed an army of over 100,000 troops, along with vehicles, weapons and supplies along the border.Moscow has grown more aggressive in its actions as Ukraine tried to grow closer to the West.And now, new images show that Russian troops are making camp right in amongst armoured vehicles just a few dozen kilometres from the border with Ukraine.This is normally done to create a speedy entry into the tanks if war is imminent.But Russian deputy ambassador to the UN Dmitry Polyanskiy rejected the idea of an invasion, tweeting: “What if we would say that US could seize London in a week and cause 300,000 civilian deaths?“All this based on our intelligence sources that we won’t disclose.“Would it feel right for Americans and Britts [sic]? It’s as wrong for Russians and Ukrainians.”It has been rumoured that Russian now has around 130,000 troops ready to enter Ukraine at a moment's notice.That will be backed up by artillery, the ability to pursue electronic warfare and other logical units.For more of the latest news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.

Ever since they started dating, fans have been curious to know Julia Fox’s response to Kanye West’s pleas to get back together with Kim Kardashian. Does she ever worry that the pair will reunite?

Manchester City return to Premier League action this week as they welcome Thomas Frank's Brentford to the Etihad.

Anthony Martial appears to be enjoying the nice weather in Spain following his departure from Manchester United.

The Chase returned to our screens on Friday afternoon for the latest instalment of the ITV quiz show, but host Bradley Walsh was shellshocked when The Beast made a surprise confession.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star Roman Kemp, 27, with his Mega Hard Super Quiz, which he claims is the "hardest quiz in radio", today.The Chase's newcomer The Menace "insulted" host Bradley Walsh, 60, as he failed to answer a question about the Doctor Who actor correctly live on air.It comes after Darragh was quizzed by Roman about Bradley's children on the breakfast show.Roman began by asking: "The Chase has always been hosted by Mr Bradley Walsh.

The Chase fans were impressed by the brand-new Chaser this evening, as former contestant Darragh Ennis made a spectacular debut as "Ennis the Menace".

THE Chase's newest star split opinion when he arrived on the hit quiz for the first time tonight. Darragh Ennis, a former contestant, stormed onto the show's set in a string tie as Bradley Walsh revealed his nickname: "The Menace." But The Menace had a rocky start, with host Bradley Walsh telling the newbie he was getting "a thrashing" from tonight's contestants.

The Chase.During a new interview, Omid said the ITV star had reminded him that game shows are regularly hosted by comedians and that he shouldn’t be put off by any preconceptions he may have.“He [Bradley] messaged me to say that I shouldn’t be put off.“He told me that there used to be a stigma about comedians doing quiz shows, but that it didn’t exist any more,” he told this week's Radio Times.As well as Bradley hosting The Chase, comedian Alexander Armstrong presents Pointless and Warwick Davis fronts Tenable.The 55-year-old went on to add: “He said that I’d love it, which I do.”Omid also said he was surprisingly offered the presenting gig after failing miserably on a celebrity special of The Chase.“It was offered to me about ten minutes

The Chase presenter Bradley Walsh mocked horror during Wednesday evening's episode, when one contestant accused him of being "Cockney".

The Chase host Bradley Walsh launched a shock attack on The Dark Destroyer, whose real name is Shaun Wallace, during Tuesday's show in which he ordered him to "snap out of it".

The Chase viewers were left unimpressed on Tuesday evening after tuning into the hit ITV show only to discover the hyped-up new mystery chaser was not on the show. Fans of the hit series, presented by Bradley Walsh, had hoped to find out the identity of the quiz ace but sadly for them, Tuesday's episode saw The Dark Destroyer - Shaun Wallace - take to the podium.The part-time university lecturer has been on the show since 2009.Taking to Twitter, one viewer wrote: "So we wait another day for the new mysterious Chaser."Another added: "Waiting for the new chaser to appear on #TheChase."A third moaned: "Is there even a new chaser?? #suspicious #sickofwaiting #thechase."A fourth hit out: "#TheChase Everyone's been sucked in...

BRADLEY Walsh’s debut as host of classic game show Blankety Blank was a four-letter foul-up that prompted a BBC apology. The Chase presenter, 60, repeatedly blurted “f*****g hell” after fluffing his lines in front of a virtual audience during filming of the Christmas special.

TV favourite Bradley Walsh turned the air “Blankety Blank-ing blue” while filming a revival of the TV series.The Chase star is hosting a Christmas special of the game show made famous by the late Sir Terry Wogan and Les Dawson.While filming the episode with special guests Amir Khan, Emilia Fox, Sue Perkins and Jimmy Carr, Bradley was ribbed for fluffing his lines, and quipped: “We can’t get anyone back.“The other presenters, they are all f***ing dead.”The presenter also made a crude comment about contestant Susie Blower, a sexual health education worker.Bradley said: “Sex education is great if your last name is Blower”.He also poked fun at the Blankety Blank cheque book prizes.He said: “Two per cent of every retail outlet in Britain takes

The Chase as his co-star Jenny Ryan teased him about his age. The 60-year-old ITV presenter made a face after hearing Jenny's cheeky dig, leaving her and the studio in fits of giggles.Bradley had asked the question: "Who had the first album by a British act to reach Number One in the UK?"The multiple-choice options were Tommy Steele, Adam Faith or Cliff Richard.

BRADLEY Walsh choked up as he remembered Des O'Connor on This Morning, saying: "He was like a dad to me". The veteran entertainer passed away on Saturday just days after a fall at his Buckinghamshire home.

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Jimmy Tarbuck led the string of tributes to Des O’Connor and told how the showbiz legend had left him in stitches at their last get-together.

reached the nation, tributes poured in from performers, politicians and spots stars alike.His long-time friend and fellow comedian Jimmy Tarbuck called him a "national hero".Speaking to PA news agency, the 80-year-old performer said: "Cilla Black was a national hero. The Beatles are national heroes and Des O'Connor was one."O'Connor and Tarbuck performed together at the London Palladium in 2015, and toured the country the following year.

The Chase saw a player make an embarrassing blunder on the ITV programme. Simon, 61, made the gaffe during his cash-builder round, and his hilarious mishap didn't go unnoticed by viewers.In the quick-fire question round, host Bradley Walsh asked: "What is the most commonly used food energy unit around the world?"Obviously the answer is calories, but Simon seemingly crumbled under the pressure as he blurted out: "Potato?"Viewers went into hysterics on social media, as one penned on Twitter: "Potato is a food energy unit?? #TheChase what a spud!"While another wrote: "Potato", with a laughing emoji."Bradley just asked, What unit of energy is most frequently used around the world? Simon, Potato.

The Chase 's Bradley Walsh teases player after he goes against team's advice on show.