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      BBC pundit and England legend Ellen White in tears on live TV after England storm into historic Women’s World Cup final

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      ELLEN WHITE was left in tears on live TV after England progressed into the Women’s World Cup final.The Lionesses roared to a 3-1 win over co-hosts Australia to seal a spot against Spain in Sunday’s final.
      Ellen White was left emotional after England’s historic winCredit: BBC
      White is England’s all-time leading goalscorerCredit: Getty
      But she was overcome with emotion as the Lionesses made it to their first World Cup finalCredit: Getty
      Having progressed into England’s first football World Cup final since 1966 and the Women’s first ever final, retired ace White was left emotional by the achievement.
      Appearing as a pundit on the BBC, the Lioness legend watched on as goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo fired England into the final.
      And at the final whistle White was overcome with emotion.
      She said: “I have tears in my eyes.
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      “I feel emotional. What this team has done and legacy they have created. To finally say we are in a World Cup final is incredible.”
      White, 34, is no stranger to winning silverware with England, having won the European Championships last year.
      But for England’s record goalscorer, a World Cup final is a new high.
      She was agonisingly close to being in one herself at the 2015 World Cup.
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      Though England could only muster a third-place finish on that occasion.
      Now the countdown is on for the clash against Spain, who like England are in their first World Cup final.
      Fans and pundits alike praised the efforts of the heroic Lionesses.
      SunSport columnist Piers Morgan took to Twitter to declare revenge on the Aussies after the controversial Ashes series.
      He said: “BREAKING: England’s fabulous @Lionesses crush Australia’s wilting Matildas 3-1 in their own back yard to reach the Women’s World Cup Final….
      “…. sweet revenge for the Jonny Bairstow Ashes runout debacle. Congrats ladies – you’ve made your country proud!”
      Fans were in pandemonium across the country as they watched on from pubs, BOXPARK’s and screenings all over.
      Sarina Wiegman hailed her England team in an emotional interview with the BBC, saying: “The way we played… of course it was a hard game but we found a way to win.
      “You’ve been talking about ruthlessness all the time, in this team there is ruthlessness.
      “Whether it’s in attack or defence, we really want to keep the ball out of the net. 
      “We stuck to the plan. I think [Australia have] done an incredible job.
      “They really grew into the tournament. They’ve had some setbacks too… they had to win the last game in the group stage.
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      “As a team they are really tough to play against. Yeah, what a performance. 
      “[On reaching a second World Cup final]. I don’t know. I just said… am I in a little fairytale or something?” More

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      England fans Google Lucy Bronze’s middle name to make sure it’s real after BBC commentator revelation in World Cup clash

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      ENGLAND fans were left shocked after finding out Lucy Bronze’s middle name.Lioness supporters Googled the defender’s name in droves to see if it was real after the revelation.
      Fans had to Google Lucy Bronze’s middle nameCredit: Getty
      During the BBC’s coverage of the Women’s World Cup semi-final against Australia, it was revealed that Bronze’s full name is Lucia Roberta Tough Bronze.
      Fans were amazed to discover that one of her middle names is “Tough” and took to social media to react after the commentator said: “Lucy Bronze. Tough. Literally her middle name.”
      One fan reacted by tweeting: “B*******, searches Lucy Bronze. True! Lucia Roberta Tough Bronze. Amazing. Come on #eng.”
      Another added: “I wish people would stop using ‘literally’ like that. Ah. It really is her middle name. Fair play.”
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      A third supporter also wrote: “I was going to get annoyed but, no, I checked and fair play.”
      Meanwhile, one more commented: “Whole new level of respect for Lucy Bronze having discovered that Tough is literally her middle name.”

      Bronze has lived up to her middle name at the tournament for England.
      The Barcelona star has started all six of the Lionesses matches so far, including Wednesday’s semi-final clash against Australia.
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      Sarina Wiegman’s side reached their first-ever Women’s World Cup final by beating the co-hosts 3-1.
      Ella Toone’s thunderous first half strike put England in front at the break in Sydney before Sam Kerr pegged them back.
      Second half goals from Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo sealed victory for England, though, setting up a meeting with Spain in Sunday’s final.
      Joyous supporters cheered on their heroes during the match, with Alex Scott and her fellow pundits also celebrating in the studio. More

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      BBC Women’s World Cup host Gabby Logan shows off incredible figure at 50 in sexy leotards for gymnastics shoot

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      GABBY LOGAN has shown that her physique defies her age in her latest photoshoot. The BBC Women’s World Cup host has returned to her gymnastics leotards in a cover shoot for Women’s Health UK.
      Gabby Logan has shown off her figure in a recent photoshootCredit: Mark Cant/Women’s Health UK
      She posed for the camera whilst wearing a whole host of different gymnastics gearCredit: Mark Cant/Women’s Health UK
      Gabby is a former competitive rhythmic gymnastCredit: Mark Cant/Women’s Health UK
      She placed 11th whilst representing Wales in rhythmic gymnastics during the 1990 Commonwealth Games in AuklandCredit: Mark Cant/Women’s Health UK
      Fans of Gabby are used to seeing her on their TV screens hosting major sporting events, but are seeing a different side of her in these latest pictures.
      She can be seen posing in an array of different leotards whilst showing she still has the gymnastics skills of her past.
      The 50-year-old is currently covering the Women’s World Cup out in Australia and New Zealand as The Lionesses hope to go all the way to become World Champions.
      England are gearing up to face off against hosts Australia in the semi-final after progressing past Colombia with a 2-1 win the in the quarters.
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      As well as being such a familiar face in the sports broadcasting world, Gabby has now been branching out and taking different opportunities.
      The former competitive rhythmic gymnast is now the host of her own podcast, The Mid Point.
      And she told Women’s Health UK about how it has helped her broaden her audience and the people that she speaks to.
      She said: “I feel like I talk to more women now. Because doing sport for so long, especially in my thirties, I think women were probably a bit suspicious of me because I was always with men.
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      “I’m now able to have conversations that women are listening to. It’s women who come up to me – or men who talk to me and say, ‘My wife loves your podcast’, and I’m just like, ‘Oh, that’s so nice!’”
      The full Gabby Logan interview can be read in the September issue of Women’s Health UK, on sale now.
      Gabby is on the cover of the latest issue of Women’s Health UKCredit: Mark Cant/Women’s Health UK
      She is best known for her TV sports broadcastingCredit: Mark Cant/Women’s Health UK
      Gabby is married to former Scotland international rugby player Kenny LoganCredit: Mark Cant/Women’s Health UK More

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      Alex Scott ‘loses cool’ live on TV with BBC pundits forced to ‘keep presenter under control’ during Football Focus

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      ALEX SCOTT lost her cool while presenting Football Focus during the Lionesses’ Women’s World Cup quarter-final.Serina Weigmann’s side fought back from a goal down to beat Colombia and earn their spot in the semi-finals of the tournament.
      Alex Scott lost her cool when Lauren Hemp netted for England against ColombiaCredit: INSTAGRAM @BBCSPORT
      She was listening to Dion Dublin talking about Declan Rice when the goal went inCredit: INSTAGRAM @BBCSPORT
      She was presenting on Football FocusCredit: INSTAGRAM @BBCSPORT
      And fans loved the momentCredit: INSTAGRAM @BBCSPORT
      Scott had been tense in the studio but appeared to lose her cool as Lauren Hemp netted last in the first half to equalise for the Lionesses.
      But while Hemp was scoring for England, Scott was listening to Dion Dublin talk about Arsenal’s summer signing Declan Rice.
      She said: “Sorry I am getting carried away here, England have just equalised and I am listening to you talk about Declan Rice.
      “I tell you this is live TV for you, I told you they had to keep me under control, I’ve already lost my cool.”
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      This led to her other pundits, Dublin and Ashley Williams to help keep her under control.
      And fans loved watching the moment as they reacted to a clip of it on Instagram.
      One commented: “I love her.”
      A second wrote: “Absolutely love it!!”
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      A third said: “They properly lost control.”
      A fourth added: “All eyes on the lionesses!! How can you keep your cool?! 🤣.”
      While a fifth joked: “Alex Scott is me at work when I hide to watch the games 😂😂.”
      Alessia Russo netted a winner for England in the second half and they will now face Australia in the semi-final.
      Scott and the rest of the BBC punditry team for the Women’s World Cup have been continuously praised by viewers.
      Scott herself has been hailed for her bold outfits.
      Scott has also been presenting on the World CupCredit: BBC iPlayer
      And she has been praised for her outfitsCredit: BBC iPlayer More

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      Stunning BBC reporter Emma Louise Jones fires back perfect response after creepy comment on pic of her wearing Leeds kit

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      EMMA LOUISE JONES has responded perfectly to a creepy comment she received while wearing a Leeds shirt.The 33-year-old has gained thousands of adoring fans from presenting the BBC show MOTDX and working with Leeds United.
      Emma Louis Jones stunned as she donned the new Leeds third shitCredit: Twitter – @eljonesuk
      However it lead to her getting a creepy commentCredit: Instagram / @eljonesuk

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      Recently Emma wowed her fans as she posed for a snap in the new third shirt of the Yorkshire club.
      Leeds just launched the pink and yellow kit, which has been compared to looking like Mr Blobby.
      Emma shared a snap of the new shirt with the caption:  “I like it! (Also good for covering food and drink spillages) @LUFC.”
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      While many of her fans loved the pic, it did lead to one creep commenting: “Can u pls turn on dm [direct messages] so that I can compliment you about how nice it looks on you.”
      To which Emma perfectly responded and shut down the person’s advances.
      She replied: “No. That’s why I turned them off.”
      Emma’s response was met with praise from her other followers as one Tweeted: “Quality 🤣🤣.”
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      A second wrote: “Haha nice one Miss Jones 😊.”
      A third said: “Good answer. He probably wears y fronts.”
      And another added: “He sounds a weirdo lol.”
      Emma recently 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.
      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.
      In another instance, she brilliantly shut down one vile comment by posting a screenshot of the tweet alongside the caption: “Alexa, what does a virgin look like?”
      And she shut them down perfectlyCredit: Instagram / @eljonesuk
      Emma has built up a massive following for her work in broadcastingCredit: Twitter / @eljonesuk
      She has over 400k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @eljonesuk
      She has worked for BBC SportCredit: Instagram / @eljonesuk
      As well as Leed United’s own mediaCredit: Instagram More

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      Fans love Alex Scott’s bold outfit live on BBC as Women’s World Cup presenting team branded ‘fantastic watch’

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      FANS have been full of praise for the “fantastic” BBC presenting team for the Women’s World Cup.The likes of Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Farah Williams are the latest to be hailed during their coverage of Sweden’s quarter-final win over Japan.
      The BBC presenting team have been hailed for their coverage of the Woman’s World CupCredit: BBC iPlayer
      Fans also loved Alex Scott’s outfitCredit: BBC iPlayer
      She donned an open-collar jumpsuitCredit: BBC iPlayer
      The trio gave the low down on the game as the Europeans edged to a 2-1 victory to earn a spot in the semi-finals.
      While giving their analysis, Scott wowed in a smart open-collar jumpsuit.
      And fans have been loving the coverage and outfits during the coverage of the tournament on social media.
      One Tweeted: “Fara Williams has been so so good for the BBC throughout this tournament.
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      “Watching Alex Scott, Ellen White and Fara Williams taking the reins of punditry has just been such a fantastic watch.”
      A second commented: “Good match so far, but Japan need to get in the game more, show their skills! BBC Alex Scott and Gabby Logan looking hot.”
      A third wrote: “There is no better punditry than the absolute golden trio of Alex Scott, Fara Williams, and Gabby Logan, genuinely feel like I’m sat having a goss with three friends.”
      A fourth said: “Say what ya want about women’s football, I love it.
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      Scott, Gabby Logan (left) and Farah William (right) presented the coverage of Sweden’s game against JapanCredit: BBC iPlayer
      Scott has often wowed with her outfits during the tournamentCredit: BBC
      She also donned this smart black outfitCredit: BBC Sport
      “Loved this #WWC2023 more than ever and Gabby, Alex Scott and Farrah Williams are excellent on BBC.”
      While a fifth added: “Loving your work on the Women’s World Cup coverage Alex. Well done! Brilliant.”
      BBC presenter Scott has been a regular sight for viewers since the start of the World Cup tournament.
      Scott has previously dazzled in a black dress, while she was also present for the tournament’s opening game as a pundit while Logan opened proceedings on the presenting side.
      On ITV’s coverage, Laura Woods had fans equally enamoured as she donned a bold blue outfit.
      Scott is a former Lioness starCredit: Getty More

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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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