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      England football legend tipped to join Dragon’s Den as judge gushes ‘he’s prepared to invest’

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      EX-footballer Gary Neville is tipped to become a full-time TV Dragon.He impressed as a guest investor on the new series of BBC One’s Dragons’ Den, to be shown next year.
      Gary Neville is tipped to become a full-time TV DragonCredit: PA
      The Sky Sports pundit and former Man Utd defender has millions invested in property and Beeb bosses want him to join the entrepreneur series on a more permanent basis.
      Show regular Deborah Meaden said: “You’d think he had been a Dragon his entire life. He instinctively asked the right questions.
      “He’s got a really good business brain on him. He was fantastic, I’m not kidding you, and he’s prepared to invest.”
      Meanwhile, Deborah will appear on Taskmaster’s New Year Treat on Tuesday but isn’t worried the madcap Channel 4 show may affect her reputation.
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      She said: “I didn’t get these laughter lines through sitting in a chair and being grumpy.”
      Em’s a UK TV buff
      NAKED ATTRACTION has made its way to Hollywood – well, to actress Emma Stone’s living room in the States at least.
      The La La Land film star, who joins Graham Norton on the telly sofa for his New Year’s Eve chat show special on BBC One, admits she enjoys tuning in to British programmes when relaxing between jobs.
      Emma Stone will join Graham Norton on the telly sofa for the New Year’s Eve special of his chat showCredit: PA
      Graham will also be joined by Mark Ruffalo, Claudia Winkleman, Rob Brydon and the Ezra CollectiveCredit: PA
      But it is far from high-brow viewing for Emma, who stars with Mark Ruffalo in new film Poor Things. In fact, she prefers a light-hearted reality and dating fix.
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      American Emma says: “My foray into it began with The Only Way Is Essex, and then I learned about Naked Attraction and Gogglebox. I became completely crazy about it and, in America, the two shows are a double feature. They are back-to-back.
      “So it’s cosy family viewing followed by nakedness. I love that.”
      As well as his movie A-lister guests, Graham will be joined by Claudia Winkleman and actor Rob Brydon, plus jazz band Ezra Collective.
      Gavin & Stacey’s Rob will reveal that Emma is not the only actress from across the Pond who is a big fan of British telly.
      He adds of being cast as Sugar Daddy Ken in Barbie: “It was bizarre, but I ended up in it apparently because MARGOT ROBBIE is a fan of Gavin & Stacey. I think that’s how it came about.”

      RUPAUL’S Drag Race UK Versus The World is to return on BBC Three for a second series early in 2024.
      The queens from this year’s British series are competing with Drag Racers from across the globe to be crowned the ultimate winner, and for the first time will receive a cash prize.

      David: My childish question
      JUST because Sir David Attenborough has been studying natural history for more than eight decades doesn’t mean he’s stopped asking schoolboy questions.
      On BBC One’s Attenborough And The Giant Sea Monster, to be shown on Monday night, the broadcaster learns all about the long-extinct ocean predator pliosaur, after a fossil is found in Dorset.
      Sir David Attenborough hasn’t stopped asking schoolboy questionsCredit: PA
      But when he sat down with an expert, Sir David asked how the sea creature would fare in a fight with T-rex.
      He said: “I asked the expert perhaps a rather childish question, because pliosaur was very big – it’s bigger than Tyrannosaurus Rex by a long way.
      “My schoolboy question was, ‘Supposing a Tyrannosaurus rex met this pliosaur, who would win?’.”

      EASTENDERS have confirmed tough-guy actor Alan Ford will head to Walford and take on the role of Billy Mitchell’s dad Stevie.
      As I exclusively revealed earlier this year, the Snatch star will turn up unannounced at the funeral of Aunt Sal.
      His scenes for the BBC One soap air in the New Year.

      ANT and Dec have become more like exam invigilators for the new series of their quiz show Limitless Win.
      The duo, who return to ITV1 on Saturday with a third outing, admit they have had to check contestants entering the studio to make sure they are not sneaking answers in.
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      Ant said: “Contestants are coming with proper research, spreadsheets and things written down on bits of paper. We’ve had to check their arms.”
      Dec added: “People have really been doing their research and coming prepared.” More

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      Fans say ‘she didn’t even acknowledge it, poor bloke’ as Marc Webber’s hilarious festive Final Score update blanked

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      FANS commiserated with broadcaster Marc Webber after his festive witty ditty on BBC’s Final Score was blanked by the studio presenter.Webber couldn’t resist when a player called List didn’t miss – as he turned an update on Stevenage’s Boxing Day clash with Northampton into a version of Christmas classic Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town.
      Stevenage scorers Jamie Reid and Elliott List celebrate against Northampton and got the ultimate tribute of being re-written into a famous Xmas songCredit: Rex
      The presenter made no response but perhaps she was too stunned by what she heard as Marc Webber conjured a musical update to Stevenage’s winCredit: BBC
      The former Sun man went viral after SINGING an impromptu version of the XMAS class.
      As the Beeb’s show went to Stevenage following their final goal in a 3-0 win, Webber warbled his lyrical response.
      Bravely and brilliantly, he crooned: “He’s Elliott List, His goal made it thrice, Reid in two minutes, Then a Roberts delight, Stevenage lead Northampton 3-0.”
      Unfortunately there was no reference to Webber’s efforts in the studio – as the presenter carried on as normal.
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      Or as one viewer put it: “She didn’t even acknowledge it, poor bloke.”
      Another fan posted: “This is unreal. Did the presenter just completely miss it.”
      A third was just as incredulous as he too gave her a Christmas red card: “How did she just have zero reaction to that.”
      But one listener pondered of the song: “How can something be so bad that it’s amazing.”
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      The broadcaster himself responded to that on X: “Funny, cause that’s what Mrs Webber says to me as well.”
      And he told SunSport: “Always glad to put a smile on people’s faces.
      “I used to present the Northampton Town show on BBC Radio Northampton until a couple of years ago. Some Cobblers fans have been messaging me saying, ‘Not happy our defeat has been highlighted – but it was funny!'”
      And in fact Webber’s musical Boxing Day banter has given him a festive fan club.
      One admirer wrote: “Ahaha honestly it’s very creative. Keep up the good work mate!”
      Santa Claus is comin’ to Town – original lyrics…Here’s the Christmas song famously covered by a live version from Bruce Springsteen in 1981 and now “re-interpreted
      You better watch outYou better not cryYou better not poutI’m telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to townHe’s making a listHe’s checking it twiceHe’s going to find outWho’s naughty and nice, Santa Claus is coming to town
      [Pre-Chorus]He sees you when you’re sleepingHe knows when you’re awakeHe knows when you’ve been bad or goodSo be good for goodness sake More

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      Tyson Fury tipped for surprising role in hit TV drama as he eyes acting career following Netflix success

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      HE’S the Gypsy King of the ring and this year also conquered reality TV, now Tyson Fury fancies adding a serious drama to his screen credits.Peaky Blinders star Packy Lee has revealed the heavyweight boxing champ is angling for a role in a new era of the historical Brummie gangster saga.
      Here’s what Tyson Fury might look like in a Peaky Blinders spin-offCredit: Supplied
      Packy is developing a spin-off based on his loveable rogue character Johnny Dogs, the Traveller cousin of show star Cillian Murphy’s Tommy Shelby.
      And he says Tyson is desperate to be involved.
      Packy explained: “There’s talk of a movie, there’s talk of a spin-off … I’ve had a lot of calls about it.
      “At the end of the day, there’s options out there in that Peaky Blinders world.

      “Tyson Fury has been on to me saying, ‘Are you serious?’ I told him, ‘You know I am.’ He told me, ‘This would be amazing.’
      “Given his background he’d be the perfect cameo.”
      Packy says the show’s treatment would be like when US dark comedy Breaking Bad delivered a second smash hit with its spin-off Better Call Saul.
      It comes after Tyson and his wife Paris let cameras film their home life for Netflix in At Home With The Furys.
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      The series was so successful it helped the streamer achieve a rare entry in the UK’s top 50 most-watched shows after its release in August.
      The BBC would be mad to knock out the chance of filming with the Fury. More

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      Alex Scott dances backstage at SPOTY after going braless in elegant red gown for awards ceremony

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      ALEX SCOTT has given fans a backstage pass into the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year awards.The Football Focus presenter wore a red dress as she presented Mary Earps with the award.
      Alex Scott shared a video of her dancing backstageCredit: Instagram
      She danced to Beyonce’s HeatedCredit: Instagram
      She would later hand Mary Earps her award
      After the gong was given out, Scott shared a video of her getting into party mode on her Instagram story.
      The former footballer danced to Beyonce’s “Heated” from her latest album and posed with the microphone.
      Scott was one of the co-hosts alongside Gary Lineker, Gabby Logan and Clare Balding.
      This year was the award’s 70th edition and the second successive year a Lioness has won the top prize after Beth Mead picked up the gong last year.
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      Earps was rewarded for winning the Finalissima with England as well as the Golden Glove at the women’s World Cup.
      She helped England to the final where she saved a penalty, but the Three Lions ultimately came up short to Spain.
      Scott was seen mouthing words of encouragement to Earps as she hoisted the award aloft in a landmark moment for women’s football.
      Scott stunned on the red carpetCredit: Getty
      She presented Mary Earps with her awardCredit: PA
      Scott’s girlfriend Jess Glynne joined her at the gala to support her from the VIP seats.
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      The singer shared a backstage snapof the two in the Media City dressing room.
      Elsewhere, Fatima Whitbread picked up the Helen Rollason Award, Pep Guardiola picked up coach of the year and hisManchester City side won team of the year.
      Snowboarder Mia Brookes won Young Sports Personality, Sir Kenny Dalglish won a lifetime achievement award, volunteer Des Smith won Unsung Hero and Erling Haaland won World Sport Star.
      Check out Alex Scott’s most dazzling and daring outfits…
      Alex wore a see-through dress at the GQ AwardsCredit: Alamy
      Scott, who works primarily as a pundit for the BBC, dazzled in a red leather outfit when presenting SoccerAidCredit: Rex
      Alex made 148 appearances for Arsenal Women – but since quitting playing has appeared in magazines including AttitudeCredit: Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards and Attitude magazine – on sale now
      She is a presenter on Football Focus and The One Show
      Scott began dating singer Jess Glynne in 2023Credit: Rex
      The former right-back won 140 England Women’s capsCredit: Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards and Attitude magazine – on sale now
      The 39-year-old was spotted sharing a kiss with Jess as the couple went public with their romanceCredit: PA
      Scott was awarded an MBE in 2017Credit: PA
      She attended Wimbledon with partner JessCredit: Getty More

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      Mary Earps laughs off BBC SPOTY row with fun TikTok as fans share support for Lioness goalkeeper

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      MARY Earps has laughed off the BBC SPOTY row with a fun TikTok as fans share their support.The Lioness goalkeeper and World Cup finalist, 30, scooped the Sports Personality of the Year award on Tuesday after topping the public vote.
      Earps bagged the win as the second female footballerCredit: PA
      She shared fun TikToks today laughing off the mixed opinions of her winCredit: TikTok/@1maryearps
      Earps saved a penalty against Spain in the final
      Joey Barton questioned why Earps won
      After dazzling on the red carpet in a stunning black gown, she collected the iconic trophy from Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.
      She is just the second female footballer to be crowned – a year after her Lionesses team-mate Beth Mead became the first.
      And with Emma Raducanu the 2021 champ, the award has been won by three women in a row, a feat not seen since the 1960s.
      While the country backed her, Joey Barton and Piers Morgan were just a few people who lead complaints following her win.
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      Barton, who claimed women are not qualified to talk about the men’s game, questioned why Earps won it ahead of a host of champions in other fields.
      And Morgan, 58, insisted that the Lionesses’ star should not have claimed the prize because she hadn’t “actually won something”.
      Still in high spirits today, the female footballing legend decided to laugh off the mixed opinions.
      Posting to her one million followers on TikTok, Earps shared a fun video sat next to a couple on a plane.
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      The pair were completely unaware they were sat next to the goalie as they read a newspaper article about her win on Tuesday.
      Earps jokingly shied away and hid under her cap.
      And in a post last night, she danced with her huge trophy.
      Flooded with support from hundreds of fans, one person said: “There is only one Mary Earps in the world and that is more than good enough.”
      Another wrote: “Well done. Well deserved you’re an amazing goalkeeper.”
      A third commented: “As an English man and a United fan you make me very proud.
      “You are a true inspiration not just for every young girl and lady but for anyone that can dream of reaching their targets in life.”
      Earps, who nearly quit football two years ago, accepted her award smiling from ear to ear.
      She said: “I feel a bit sick, actually.
      “I would like to say how humbled I am to be on a stage with such athletes. Sport is a fantastic thing that brings people together.
      “Thanks for voting for me, I probably should have started with that!
      “This is the ultimate all-round sporting accolade, the Lionesses and United have had an incredible couple of years. It’s not been the easiest journey and I wouldn’t be where I am without some incredible people in my corner.
      “They have been with me through the really really not-so-great times.
      “The last couple of years have been unbelievable. Thank you to my team-mates and my coaches.
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      “I don’t know what else to say so I’m going to stop before I get the boot from Gary Lineker.”
      Piers Morgan joined in on leading complaints
      Earps danced with her trophy last nightCredit: TikTok More

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      BBC reporter gasps ‘wow’ after Michael Owen makes shock confession on red carpet at SPOTY

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      MICHAEL OWEN left a BBC reporter in disbelief after making a shocking confession.The English football icon was appearing on the red carpet for last night’s BBC Sport’s Personality of the Year awards.
      Michael Owen revealed a shock confession on the red carpet
      Owen has been in the headlines a number of times for his recent storiesCredit: Getty
      And during an interview with a reporter, Owen admitted to a shock revelation.
      He said: “I’ve never had a tea or coffee in my life.”
      Owen has made headlines a couple of times over the last couple of weeks for his stunning stories, leading to him being dubbed the “gift that keeps on giving”.
      And fans were once again loving the former Liverpool, Newcastle and Manchester United forward’s story.
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      One fan said: “Owen the man.”
      A second said: “A football legend, Michael Owen.”
      A third said: “Amazing.”
      A fourth said: “Michael Owen is at it again! ☕ weird 🤣.”
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      Another joked: “Michael Owen isn’t a real person is he? He’s a very elaborate and long running comedy character.”
      While a sixth added: “Protect him at all costs!”

      Owen previously told the story of how he hit someone with a dart and another of him throwing an apple.
      There were also confessions for other stars in attendance.
      Former England Cricketer Stuart Broad admitted he went to go and watch Leicester a lot before he fell in love with Nottingham Forest.
      SPOTY winner Mary Earps revealed she is a junior black belt in Judo.
      Meanwhile, Tommy Fury let loose that he is a really big cheese lover and that his favourite type was mature cheddar. More

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      Piers Morgan leads complaints after Mary Earps is named BBC SPOTY despite ‘winning nothing’ – but fans hit back

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      PIERS Morgan led complaints on social media after Mary Earps won the 2023 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.The 30-year-old goalkeeper was a key part of the Lionesses side which reached the Women’s World Cup final in the summer.
      Piers Morgan led complaints on social media after Mary Earps won BBC SPOTYCredit: Rex Features
      Earps followed previous winners Emma Raducanu and teammate Beth MeadCredit: PA
      Credit: Twitter/@piersmorgan
      Morgan disagreed that the Lionesses star should have claimed the prizeCredit: Twitter/@piersmorgan
      The Manchester United shot stopper also won FIFA’s Golden Glove award for the best goalkeeper at the tournament.
      She followed previous female SPOTY winners tennis superstar Emma Raducanu and England team-mate Beth Mead.
      But Morgan, 58, insisted that the Lionesses’ star should not have claimed the prize.
      On X, formerly known as Twitter, he wrote: “Trying to get my head around two of England’s women footballers winning BBC SPOTY in successive years… while male sporting superstars with great personalities like Rory McIlroy, Frankie Dettori & Ronnie O’Sullivan have never won it.”
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      Piers added: “No offence to Ms Earps, but shouldn’t it have been given to someone who actually won something in 2023?”
      Another user said: “Mary Earps wins SPOTY for helping England win nothing. Oh but she did save a penalty so guess that’s enough, such a political winner this year second and third weren’t much better either.”
      But others were supportive of Earps receiving the accolade.
      The Prince and Princess of Wales tweeted: “Hugely well deserved, Mary. Congratulations! W”.
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      Cairon Lee said: “She thoroughly deserved to win it she played a critical role in helping England to the final and giving them a shot to win it she has done a massive amount for goalkeeping as well as woman’s sport so well deserved in my opinion.”
      Guillermo Ravelo wrote simply: “She deserves it.”
      Earps saved a penalty from Spain’s Jenni Hermoso in the final, but the Lionesses were unable to add to their 2022 European crown as they slipped to a 1-0 defeat in Sydney.
      At club level she kept 14 clean sheets as United finished second in the Women’s Super League.
      She hailed the part her teammates had played in her achieving this individual accolade.
      “I would not be here without my team-mates with the Lionesses and at Manchester United because we’ve achieved some incredible things over the last couple of years,” she said.

      “While individual accolades are great, they only come after team success. This is their trophy just as much as mine.”
      Former England cricketer Stuart Broad, who retired at the end of the fifth Ashes Test in the summer, was second in the BBC public vote and world heptathlon champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson was third. More

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      Billionaire ex-Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich LOSES bid to overturn sanctions slapped on him ‘for funding Putin’s war’

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      RUSSIAN oligarch Roman Abramovich has lost an appeal against the EU’s decision to freeze his funds over links to tyrant Vladimir Putin.The ex-Chelsea FC owner, 57, has been slapped with sanctions from the UK and the EU but has previously denied any financial relationship with despot Putin.
      Russian oligarch and ex-Chelsea owner Roman AbramovichCredit: Getty
      The billionaire is a pal of Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin (pictured together)Credit: Alamy
      Abramovich sold Chelsea football club in 2022 as a result of UK sanctions against Russian assets in the countryCredit: Alamy
      Abramovich is one of the richest people in Russia and is one of many powerful players in the country to be sanctioned since Putin’s brutal invasion of Ukraine.
      The EU also rejected his plea for compensation over damage to his reputation for £865,000 in a double blow for the oligarch.
      The ruling said on Wednesday that Abramovich is a majority shareholder in major steel and mining company Evraz, which gives “a substantial source of revenue to the Russian Government”.
      He has, as a result, benefited from decisions made by those in power who are responsible for the brutal conflict in Ukraine.
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      Almost 1,800 individuals and entities such as companies or organisations have been slapped with sanctions since Russia invaded Ukraine – beginning with Crimea in 2014.
      Abramovich was appealing against the inclusion of his name in the group of those sanctioned for their activities that finance the Russian government.
      The EU court said today that his inclusion was correct and it does not result in an “unjustified and disproportionate infringement of his fundamental rights”.
      They have targeted banks, companies, markets and the energy sector.
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      Over 1,000 Russian officials have been subject to asset freezing and travel bans alongside the former Chelsea owner.
      The oligarch, who was accused of supplying steel for Russian tanks, has repeatedly downplayed his relationship with Putin.
      He has challenged suggestions of a close financial relationship or that he has acted on behalf of the Russian president.
      When he sold Chelsea FC in 2022, he said: “I would like to address the speculation in media over the past few days in relation to my ownership of Chelsea FC.
      “As I have stated before, I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart.
      “In the current situation, I have therefore taken the decision to sell the Club, as I believe this is in the best interest of the Club, the fans, the employees, as well as the Club’s sponsors and partners.
      “The sale of the Club will not be fast-tracked but will follow due process. I will not be asking for any loans to be repaid. This has never been about business nor money for me, but about pure passion for the game and Club.”
      The Russian said at the time that his team would set up a charitable foundation, with all proceeds of the sale donated.
      He said: “All money raised will benefit all victims of the war in Ukraine.
      “This includes providing critical funds towards the urgent and immediate needs of victims, as well as supporting the long-term work of recovery.”
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      Just days ago the Wall Street Journal reported that the billions of pounds pledged to victims of Putin’s war remain frozen in a UK bank account.
      Abravomich also holds Portuguese and Israeli citizenship and Forbes puts his net worth at an estimate of £7.2 billion. More