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      BBC gaffe as ‘awful’ commentator Jonathan Pearce heard muttering during national anthem at Women’s World Cup

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      FANS have slammed “awful” Jonathan Pearce after the commentator was heard muttering during the French national anthem.Pearce provided commentary for the BBC at the Women’s World Cup match between France and Morocco on Tuesday.
      France’s national anthem was disrupted by Jonathan Pearce’s mutteringCredit: BBC Sport
      Jonathan Pearce was branded ‘awful’ by viewersCredit: BBC
      However, he suffered an embarrassing gaffe prior to kick-off as the French players sang their national anthem.
      As the camera panned across the French team, he could be heard muttering away in the background.
      He was even picked up on the microphone asking “was I on air there?”
      Viewers were quick to spot the blunder as they watched the round of 16 tie.
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      One fan tweeted: “Talked over a national anthem, commentated on a replay thinking it was live, sounded disappointed when goals went in, Jonathan Pearce is awful.”
      Another added: “Jonathan Pearce gaffe bingo ticked off early today.”
      A third viewer also wrote: “Jonathan Pearce is terrible. TERRIBLE.”
      Meanwhile, another fumed: “Someone tell Jonathan Pearce it’s disrespectful to speak during a national anthem!”
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      Others could see the funny side, though, with one joking: “Quite a unique rendition of the French national anthem featuring Jonathan Pearce.”
      It is not the commentator’s first on-air gaffe either, having called Liverpool “champions” on Match of the Day in 2019, over a year before they won the Premier League.
      He also referred to the quarter-final clash between Brazil and Belgium at the 2018 World Cup as an FA Cup tie.
      Once the action got underway in Adelaide, France raced into a 3-0 lead with a trio of goals in the space of eight first half minutes.
      The winner of the final round of 16 match will face co-hosts Australia in the last eight on Saturday.
      Jonathan Pearce could be heard talking at the start of the French national anthemCredit: BBC Sport
      Jonathan Pearce has suffered from several on-air gaffesCredit: PA:Press Association More

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      Fuming World Cup fans demand BBC ‘sort it out’ as supporters bemoan ‘annoying’ technical issue for England vs Nigeria

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      FUMING fans were demanding that the BBC “sort it out” after an “annoying” technical issue during England’s crunch World Cup match.Sarina Wiegman’s side are currently taking on Nigeria in the quarter-final this morning.
      Fans were left fuming at the BBC’s coverage of England versus NigeriaCredit: Getty
      A time-lapse meant that the commentary was a few seconds ahead of the actionCredit: BBC
      The Lionesses roared into the last 16 with a stunning 6-1 win over China in their final game in Group D.
      And now the nation is tuning in to BBC One to see whether they can build on that incredible victory and advance to the semi finals.
      However, an annoying time-lapse meant that the commentary on the game was actually a couple of seconds AHEAD of the action.
      And fans quickly took to Twitter to vent their fury as they urged the Beeb to get it sorted as quickly as possible.
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      One asked: “Anyone else’s BBC commentary out of sync with the pictures?
      “Knew that shot had hit the bar and Mary Earps had made a save about a second before they happened.”

      Another raged: “If I have to pay a license fee the BBC could at least make sure their pictures and commentary are in sync.”
      A fellow viewer fumed: “The BBC commentary being a couple of seconds ahead of the cameras is really killing the suspense of #ENGNGA, to be honest.”
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      Another viewer tweeted: “BBC commentary is in front of the game and it’s SO annoying. Basically telling me what’s going to happen before it actually does…”
      While a fellow fan demanded: “Why is the commentary out?! Sort it BBC.”
      It was a major own goal for BBC – especially after viewers had earlier declared that they could not “get enough” of Alex Scott ahead of England’s crunch showdown.
      The Lionesses’ legend appeared on screen to provide the pre-match coverage as she rocked a trendy black outfit.
      And fans quickly took to social media to hail the 38-year-old former England and Arsenal right-back on Twitter.

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      Amir Khan’s wife Faryal Makhdoom hits back at claims she threatened to ‘destroy’ ex-BBC presenter

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      AMIR Khan’s wife Faryal has hit back at claims she threatened to “destroy” an ex-BBC presenter who alleged the boxer made sexual advances to her.Suzi Mann accused Faryal of messaging her from Amir’s Twitter account after it “became clear” she had seen texts between the pair.
      Amir Khan’s wife Faryal blasted allegations her husband sexually harassed an ex-BBC presenter as untrueCredit: Instagram
      Suzi Mann accused Faryal of messaging her from Amir’s Twitter account after it ‘became clear’ she had seen texts between the pairCredit: Instagram/@suzimann
      Suzi, 45, claimed Faryal, 32, had initially pretended to be her husband before becoming “vile and abusive”.
      In an Instagram post, Suzi said she met Amir, 36, when she hosted a concert in Manchester in 2016, three years after he married Faryal.
      She says he began sending her with WhatsApp messages, calls and voicemails days after they met, alleging he made unwanted sexual advances.
      Amir denied the allegations, saying he does not remember Suzi and claiming she “is jumping on the bandwagon”.
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      And model Faryal, mum to Amir’s three kids, today blasted the claims.
      She told The Sun: “This is all untrue. Amir has denied the accusations and doesn’t even remember this woman.
      “And what’s confusing is, why has it taken her seven years to address this?
      “She claims I said I’d ‘destroy’ her… it’s a load of rubbish.
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      “I’ve never messaged her on Twitter – I don’t even remember ever seeing this woman’s face.”
      Suzi, who hosted the BBC Asian Network’s Official Asian Music Chart Show, made her comments after The Sun on Sunday revealed Amir had been sexting bridal model Sumaira, 25.
      We also told last month how he had cheated on Faryal with a 30-year-old brunette during a four-month affair.
      He and Faryal are now “living separately”.
      Bolton-born former world champ Amir is trying to heal the rift between them, and splashed out on a new £130,000 Mercedes G Wagon for her last week.
      He got it delivered wrapped in red ribbons and with a bouquet of red roses.
      But Faryal appeared stony-faced in a video of her getting behind the wheel of the motor in Dubai.
      Amir denied the allegations, saying he does not remember Suzi and claiming she ‘is jumping on the bandwagon’Credit: Instagram
      Suzi made her comments after The Sun on Sunday revealed Amir had been sexting bridal model Sumaira, 25Credit: Instagram/@suzimann
      In an Instagram post, Suzi said she met Amir, 36, when she hosted a concert in Manchester in 2016Credit: Instagram
      She accuses him of texting, calling and leaving voicemails just days after they metCredit: Instagram More

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      Amir Khan accused of sexual harassment by former BBC star after ‘bombarding her with messages & calls’

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      AMIR Khan has been accused of sexual harassment by a former BBC presenter.Suzi Mann – who worked for the BBC Asian Network – says Khan, 36, bombarded her with messages and calls after meeting at a concert.
      Former BBC presenter Suzi Mann has accused Amir Khan of sexual harassmentCredit: Instagram
      She goes on to allege Khan’s wife Faryal launched a ‘vile and abusive’ attack after receiving the messagesCredit: Instagram
      She said she was coming forward with the claims to call out AmirCredit: Instagram
      She says she did not feel “comfortable” and chose not to “entertain” the advances before allegedly receiving a message from Khan’s wife Faryal Makhdoom threatening to “destroy” her.
      In an explosive post on Instagram earlier this week, Ms Mann, a single mum, told her 19,000 followers: “I first met Amir Khan in 2016 whilst I was hosting Arijit Singh in Manchester!
      “A couple of days after the concert, I started receiving WhatsApp messages from an unknown number, with someone claiming to be Amir Khan!
      “I immediately had to ask, actor or boxer? Unfortunately it was the latter!
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      “On a more serious note, these messages continued and then I started to receive calls and voicemails from Amir Khan himself.
      “Now I’ve been in this industry too long to not know when someone is flirting and making sexual advances.

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      “This was not something I felt comfortable with and I chose to not entertain it, but remained professional.”
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      Ms Mann, who presented the Official Asian Music Chart Show, claims it was then that Khan’s wife launched a tirade of “vile, abusive and uncalled for” attacks.
      The former presenter claimed: “It was apparent she had gotten hold of his phone and seen all the messages he had been sending me.
      “She then proceeded to message me pretending to be him, which was immediately obvious because she appeared to have (at the time), a few more brain cells than him.”
      Ms Mann went on to claim women have “fallen for his lies” – either “reciprocated his advances or… actively pursued relationships”.
      And she accused the pair of going “out of their way” to “abuse, blackmail, insult and threaten women”.
      The presenter said she chose to call Khan and his wife out because “enough is enough”.
      The Sun has approached Amir Khan’s and his wife Faryal Makhdoom’s representatives for comment.
      It comes as we revealed Khan begged a model to send him revealing pictures and tried to meet up with her in the run-up to his 10th wedding anniversary.
      He told influencer Sumaira, 25, “U look good on g string” and suggested she had a “boob job”.
      Khan and wife Faryal, 31, have reportedly split following the sexting scandal – spending time between homes in Britain and Dubai.
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      A source close to the Khan family told MailOnline: “Faryal is taking time to think about whether or not to walk away.
      “She’s going through a very difficult time and choosing to focus on her children while she and Amir continue to co-parent.”
      Ms Mann says have ‘fallen for his lies’ – having either ‘reciprocated his advances or… actively pursued relationships’Credit: Instagram
      Ms Mann says the incident happened a few days after meeting Khan at a concert in 2016
      Khan and wife Faryal, 31, have reportedly split following sexting scandalCredit: Instagram / @amirkingkhan
      Khan is also accused of begging model Sumaira to send him revealing pictures and tried to meet up with herCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      BBC forced to apologise after X-rated rant picked up on live TV at Women’s World Cup by ‘very sensitive microphones’

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      THE BBC has been forced to apologise after a foul-mouthed rant was overheard at the Women’s World Cup.During Canada’s clash with Australia – a fixture won 4-0 by the Aussies – some colourful language was used by Canada’s Allysha Chapman following a robust challenge with Hayley Raso.
      Allysha Chapman was involved in a robust challenge with Hayley RasoCredit: AP
      It left Raso writhing in pain on the floorCredit: Rex
      With Chapman launching a foul-mouthed rantCredit: Getty
      The pitch-side microphones picked up the X-rated rant in the 65th minute.
      Raso, 28, had attempted to intercept a loose pass into Chapman.
      However, Raso missed the ball completely and ended up being clattered in the follow through by her opponent.
      This left her on the floor writhing in pain.
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      Chapman, 34, was left unimpressed by her rival’s actions, shouting: “She f***ing jumped into me you t***!”
      This prompted BBC commentator Robyn Cowen to swiftly apologise for the vulgar language.
      She said: “Apologies there if any language was picked up on the very sensitive pitch-side microphones it seems.”
      In what was the two nations final game in Group B, hosts Australia progressed top of the group having picked up two wins against Canada and the Republic of Ireland.
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      Nigeria finished second, pipping the Canadians by one point after two draws and a thrilling 4-3 win over Australia.
      In the case of the Lionesses, two 1-0 wins put England in a commanding position ahead of their final group game against China tomorrow.
      England need a point to confirm their progression into the knockout stages.
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      BBC presenter Emma Louise Jones asks fans to report fake account after bizarre ‘role play’ post

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      EMMA LOUISE JONES asked for fans to report a fake account after it made a bizarre role play post.The 33-year-old has gained thousands of adoring fans from presenting the BBC show MOTDX and working with Leeds United.
      Emma Louise Jones begged fans to help her take down a catfish accountCredit: Instagram / @eljonesuk
      The fake profile was pretending to be EmmaCredit: instagram
      Emma works for the BBCCredit: Twitter
      However, someone has taken it too far and left Emma weirded out.
      An internet user made a fake Instagram account under a similar username and same profile picture to impersonate her.
      They then asked for their followers to send them messages and they would reply pretending to be Emma.
      She was left disgusted and posted a screenshot of their post, which read with love heart emojis: “DM me, I will reply as if I’m Emma. Role play/fantasy account only.”
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      The real presenter begged for fans to report the catfish page and get it taken down.
      Emma wrote: “Please report this account if they message you. They are replying to people pretending to be me. The internet is a strange place.”
      Just last week the host revealed how taking her puppy for a walk has turned into a terrifying ordeal.
      She opened up on how a man repeatedly stopped her as he wanted to take pictures of her, as well as making further requests she chose not to go into.
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      Emma said the repeated harassment left her feeling “uncomfortable” and urged people witnessing similar events to help those in the interactions.
      The stunner is used to shutting down horrid trolls, brilliantly mocking someone who sent her creepy messages in a witty clip.
      After receiving another X-rated question, Emma again hit back by posting a screenshot of the creepy tweet before captioning it herself: “Alexa, what does a virgin look like?”
      Emma Louise Jones is used to shutting down trollsCredit: Instagram / @eljonesuk
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      Love-rat Amir Khan hit with blow by BBC after more claims he has cheated on wife Faryal

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      LOVE-rat boxer Amir Khan’s BBC reality show has been put on ice following new affair claims.Insiders said the Beeb is not in the process of making another series of Meet The Khans: Big In Bolton.
      Amir Khan’s BBC reality show Meet The Khans: Big In Bolton has been put on iceCredit: BBC
      It comes after the champ was hit with more claims of cheating on his wife Faryal, Khan arriving at London HeathrowCredit: Ian Whittaker
      The third series aired in January, but talks on whether to reprise it have stalled.
      The blow comes after the former light welterweight world champ, 36, was yesterday hit with more claims of cheating on his 32-year-old wife Faryal.
      A source said: “Amir and Faryal were a hit on the BBC with their reality show.
      “At the start of the year, it was unclear whether they would be getting a fourth series but discussions were ongoing.
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      “Now, in the wake of the cheating allegations, it is completely on ice.
      “They are waiting to see how this all pans out before a decision is made on the future of it.”
      The Sun On Sunday told how a woman, who asked to remain anonymous, claimed she romped with Khan in a hotel during a four-month fling last year.
      Earlier this month, Amir apologised to Faryal during an interview with this newspaper after we revealed he had begged a bridal model for saucy photos. Khan and Faryal married in 2013.
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      He was pictured on Saturday without his wedding ring amid claims that he and his wife were living apart.
      The couple were said to be splitting their time between homes in Dubai and the UK.
      At the weekend, Faryal filmed herself — seemingly without her wedding ring — on a night out with friends.
      The BBC was approached for comment.
      A woman claimed she romped with Khan in a hotel during a four-month-flingCredit: Instagram / @amirkingkhan More

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      Reshmin Chowdhury hailed for ‘outstanding’ outfit live on BBC as she presents Women’s World Cup

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      RESHMIN CHOWDHURY had viewers hailing her for her elegant outfit while on the BBC. Chowdhury was presenting the broadcaster’s coverage of the Women’s World Cup match between Switzerland and New Zealand – which ended 0-0.
      Reshmin Chowdury donned a stunning blue dress for coverage of the Women’s World Cup
      One fan said she looked ‘outstanding’
      She was joined in the studio by Laura Georges and Jonas Eidevall
      And fans were left impressed by both her work and her outfit.
      Chowdhury donned a stunning dark blue outfit as she appeared alongside former France star Laura Georges and Arsenal Women’s boss Jonas Eidevall.
      Taking to her Twitter page, she admitted the trio did not intend on an “’Allez Les Bleus’ look” – with all three wearing a different shade.
      But fans online didn’t seem to mind.
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      One wrote: “Outstanding look today Reshmin.”
      A second typed: “You looked beautiful as always Reshmin! ❤️😍😘.”
      “Cool blues 💙💙,” remarked a third.
      While another said: “Reshmin Chowdhury looking so beautiful and sexy! 🔥.”
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      Chowdhury is an award winning presenterCredit: The Sun
      Chowdhury, 45, also works on TNT – formerly BT Sport – and talkSPORT as a presenter.
      She has also presented the Champions League draw, revealing the perils of the draw in a 2019 column for SunSport.
      In 2015 Chowdhury – who is of British-Banglesdishi descent – won the Media Award at the Asian Football Awards.
      Her coverage of the World Cup made her the latest presenter to leave fans enamoured with the tournament.
      Both Alex Scott and Laura Woods on BBC and ITV respectively have had fans dazzled during their coverage, with one fan declaring they were “knocking it out of the park”. More