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      Who is Joe Thompson’s wife Chantelle Perry and how many children did she share with the late Man Utd footballer?

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      MANCHESTER United have paid tribute to former footballer Joe Thompson, who has sadly passed away from cancer at the age of 36.  The club offered their heartfelt support to his family, stating that their thoughts are very much with them during this incredibly difficult time. Here’s what we know about his wife, Chantelle Perry, and their children.Chantelle Perry and Joe Thompson have been married since 2016Credit: Instagram / Chantelle PerryWho is Joe Thompson’s wife, Chantelle Perry?Chantelle Perry is the wife of former English professional footballer, Joe Thompson.The pair married in 2016 after dating for a long time.Sadly, the ex-Rochdale player, who retired at the age of 29 in 2019, faced an uphill battle with his health.He was diagnosed with cancer for a third time in 2024.Read more about Joe ThompsonIn a tribute to her husband, who died on April 17, 2025, Chantelle wrote on Instagram: “Our brave and courageous Joey passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning, he was at home where he wanted to be in a beautiful peaceful setting surrounding by his family when he transitioned. “Joe has made such an impact on so many people and we are all forever grateful for him blessing us with his presence and for being so strong and staying with us as long as he did against all the odds.“He was the most Incredible husband,son,brother,friend & father to our beautiful daughters who will now carry his light and legacy on and I will continue to keep filling them up with Joes love every single day.”Chantelle added: “It’s been a long battle, and one that he fought with all his might and he did things HIS way!! Most read in Football“He choose his path and walked every step with courage and pride growing closer and closer to god each day whilst still being there for so many others. “He held on to his plans for the future to continue that legacy but It’s now time for him to rest up and watch over us from heaven.Ex-Man Utd trainee Joe Thompson diagnosed with cancer for 3rd time and says ‘aggressive’ lymphoma has spread to his lungs “I know he will be deeply missed by everyone and the world will not be the same without his contagious energy. Long may his legacy and impact live on!!”Chantelle herself is a beauty entrepreneur and set up the Perriee Spa back in 2015 in Prestwich. By then, she’d already been styling hair for 13 years and had spent the last decade perfecting her own techniques for fitting hair extensions.According to Company House, she still holds a number of senior roles in her beauty businesses, however, she generally keeps a low profile.She was just 27 when Joe was first diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2013, while he was playing for Tranmere. He was given the all-clear a year later, but sadly had to face the disease again in 2017.Chantelle has stood by him since he was diagnosedCredit: Instagram / Chantelle PerrySpeaking in 2019, Joe said he owed so much to Chantelle and their family for standing by him through it all.He told the Liverpool Echo: “I owe it to my body and also to my family who have all seen me go through hell on more than one occasion. “You have all been my light in my darkest days.”Joe said: “It’s definitely going to be a challenge and of course I get really down some days but what I need is people around me to take my mind off it because if I’m on my own for too long I just think about everything too much.She’s been my motivation through some really dark and hard times.Joe Thomspson“I have my loved ones to keep me strong and I’m so lucky to have such a fantastic family.“As a family we’re all really close. On the day I was told I had cancer my daughter just instinctively knew there was something up and she wouldn’t stop crying. It was so strange because the moment the doctor told us she knew something was wrong.“I guess she just knew there was a twinkle in daddy’s eye which wasn’t there anymore. We all slept crammed on the sofa together that night because Lula wouldn’t settle and she usually goes to sleep like clockwork.’How many children did Joe Thompson have with Chantelle Perry?The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Thailula-Lily, in September 2014.The couple share two daughtersCredit: Instagram / Chantelle PErryWhile saying his statement about his cancer returning, he described his wife and daughter, saying: “I would like to thank my wife, Chantelle, who was my rock in my first encounter and will once again be by my side with the same encouragement, discipline and strength. “Not to mention the love shown to me by both my wife and beautiful daughter Thailula-Lily who are both my motivations daily.”A year later, Thompson said about them: “She means the world to me – and my wife. “She’s been my motivation through some really dark and hard times.”She always makes me smile and hopefully she’ll remember that. She sees Daddy as Superman.”Read More on The SunThey had their second daughter, Athena Rae, in 2022.Tragically, in 2024, Chantelle and Joe shared that they had lost their baby son, whom they named Dre Phoenix Thompson. More

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      Beaming Roy Keane shares heartmelting photo of newest grandchild as fans hail ‘king of Grandfathering’

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      ROY KEANE announced the arrival of his newest grandchild with a heartmelting photograph on Instagram.Keane, 53, is already a grandfather to two kids and took to social media to reveal that a third has arrived.Roy Keane shared a photo of his new grandchildCredit: Instagram/officialkeane16The youngster is his third grandchildCredit: Instagram/officialkeane16He said: “My new grandson, big baby ❤️”Fans took to the comments to congratulate the Republic of Ireland and Manchester United legend.The Red Devils themselves said: “Just in time for kick-off ❤️” while ex-Ireland teammate Robbie Keane posted: “Congrats ❤️”Shaun Wright-Phillips said: “Congratulations 🍾” while a fourth follower commented: “Roy Keane king of Instagram and king of Grandfathering 👑”A fifth said: “I immediately read ‘Big Baby’ in your voice 🤣🤣🤣 Congratulations 👍🏻”detail has yet come to light on which of his and wife Theresa’s five children is the parent.The Cork native is notoriously private when it comes to his family life.The only recent spotlight thrust upon his loved ones has been when it emerged that his daughter Leah is engaged to Southampton and England centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis.Most read in FootballThe latter had to field questions on his and Leah’s major life milestone during England’s last international window of 2024 – and did his best to not to give the press too much information.Harwood-Bellis kept his words to a minimum when asked about Keano’s presence in his life.’This is big boy stuff’ rants Roy Keane as Man Utd legend blasts stand-in keeper Altay Bayindir after Newcastle blunderAt a press conference before England’s revenge mission vs Greece, he simply stated: “Yes, it’s something that is good and I take a lot of advice.”But there were plenty of on-air jokes cracked in the ITV studio over the following days as Keane smirked through the gags of colleagues.The best of the lot saw Mark Pougatch quiz Keane on what he knew about the England debutant after he’d marked his first senior appearance with a goal…against Ireland at Wembley.The Man United great was quick-witted as ever in his reply about Taylor and Leah’s looming wedding.He insisted: “Listen, it’s not done and dusted yet.”Things can change very quickly in the Keane household.”Read More on The SunHis playful reaction left co-pundit Ian Wright in fits of laughter.However, Keane did admit that Harwood-Bellis “is a nice kid” and that his family had “done very well.” More

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      Michael Schumacher’s ‘sweet chopper trip to meet first granddaughter’ REVEALED as stricken star ‘dashed to join family’

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      MICHAEL Schumacher’s heart warming trip to meet his first granddaughter has been revealed. The legendary Formula One driver flew from his family’s villa in Majorca to their Swiss mansion in a chopper to join his daughter before the birth. Michael Schumacher flew to meet his new granddaughter in SwitzerlandCredit: InstagramThe F1 star became a grandad after his daughter Gina gave birth to baby Millie in MarchCredit: GettyDaughter Gina announced the birth of baby Millie on InstagramCredit: Instagram @ gina_schumacher’s profile picture gina_schumacherGina and husband Iain Bethke were married last year and have now welcomed their first childCredit: InstagramSchumacher took a chopper from the family villa in Majorca to the mansion in SwitzerlandSchumacher’s daughter Gina, 28, became a mother for the first time on March 29 making her parents Michael and Corinna grandparents. Gina welcomed baby Millie to the world in a post on Instagram.The caption read: “Welcome to the world, Millie. Born on March 29th, our hearts are fuller than ever.”We are beyond blessed to have you in our lives. #welcomeMillie.”read more on Formula OneGina’s comments section was flooded with messages of congratulations and well wishes.Messages from the likes of the Mercedes F1 team and Max Verstappen’s mother were amongst the comments.Schumacher, 56, rushed back to his Swiss residence a few days before the birth to join his family for the special moment.The star’s family reportedly hope that the exciting news will give him hope as he battles with his health, according to Bild. Most read in MotorsportThe young family will spend some time in the US with Gina set to compete in western riding tournaments in Las Vegas in August. The F1 legend’s daughter is a well-known figure in the Western riding world and has competed in various prestigious events. Michael Schumacher security guard ‘tried to blackmail stricken F1 star for £12million so he could pay off his debts’Gina revealed she was pregnant shortly after tying the knot to partner Iain Bethke at a villa in Majorca last year.There was speculation at the time that her seven-time F1 champion dad attended the wedding, but there was no proof.Schumacher has not been seen in public since he suffered a serious head injury after a skiing accident in December 2013 in the French Alps.Michael was left in a coma for 250 days and is believed to have needed around-the-clock care ever since.Since then, Schumacher’s wife Corinna has been creating a private world around Michael as he continues his recovery.This includes forming a close group of people who are allowed to see the icon.Anyone else is not allowed to see him for fear of his private life being leaked.Read More on The SunLast year Schumacher’s son Mick is thought to have trusted girlfriend Laila Hasonovic with becoming part of the family’s close circle.The 24-year-old was reportedly given a vote of confidence by the Schumachers to see Michael early last year.Schumacher and his wife Corinna are grandparents for the first timeCredit: AlamySchumacher has not been seen in public since he suffered a serious head injury after a skiing accident in 2013Credit: Getty More

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      England football legend and wife plot move to relocate to Dubai as they eye properties and school for kids

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      FORMER England football star Rio Ferdinand and wife Kate are considering relocating to the Middle East, we can reveal.Rio, 46, and Kate, 33, are looking at big-money properties and schools for their younger children in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain.Kate is married to former Manchester United legend Rio FerdinandCredit: InstagramFriends say the entrepreneurial pair, who live in Bromley, South East London, are keen to find a home in the Gulf.A source said: “Rio and Kate are seriously considering being based out in the Gulf and are looking for a sprawling home with plenty of bedrooms. “They love the lifestyle and sunny ­weather and have lots of friends out there. It’s a very safe place for families and offers a healthy lifestyle, which suits them well.”The pair met in Dubai in 2016 after being introduced out there by mutual friends.READ MORE ON RIO FERDINANDRio proposed to Kate in Abu Dhabi two years later and the couple tied the knot one year on. He has five kids — Lorenz, 18, Tate, 15, and Tia, 12, with first wife Rebecca Ellison who died in 2015; and Cree, four, and Shae, 21 months, with Kate.The source said: “It holds a special place in their hearts as that’s where they met and both could easily travel back and forth for their work commitments in the UK.“As well as his sporting success Rio has a huge business portfolio now and there is lots of potential in the Middle East.”Most read in FootballInsiders at TNT Sports are concerned that pundit Rio, who also has homes in Portugal and Barbados, will leave at the end of the season.Rio Ferdinand fears that Man Utd might not win again in the Premier League this season The former Manchester United captain has worked for the broadcaster for more than a decade and is seen as integral to their coverage.His management firm New Era has signed a partnership with US talent agency WME.A spokesman for Rio and Kate declined to comment.The couple are looking at homes in the sunny GulfCredit: Getty More

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      Jack Grealish is ultimate family man from loving relationship with disabled sister to tribute to baby brother who died

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      JACK GREALISH is one of the Premier League’s biggest stars but at heart he is a loving family man.The Manchester City star dedicated his goal against Leicester on Wednesday to his baby brother on the anniversary of his death.Jack Grealish is a big family man and he dedicated his most recent goal to his late brother KeelanCredit: GettyHe is best friends with sister HollieCredit: INSTAGRAM @jackgrealishHe always makes time for sister Kiera tooCredit: Keira Grealish/instagramThe Man City star often shares his pride in HollieKeelan Grealish passed away from cot death aged nine monthsIt is not the first time he has paid tribute to Keelan, who passed away at nine months old from cot death.When he scored his first senior goal while on loan at Notts County in the 2013/14 season, he dedicated it to Keelan. And in November 2018 while playing for Aston Villa, he did the same after scoring in a 4-2 victory over Birmingham. Grealish choked back tears as he spoke about Keelan following his latest goal and what it means to his family.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe England star has been open about his baby brother’s passing and his little sister Hollie’s disability, describing her as his “best friend”.He said previously: “My little brother passed away when I was young.”My little sister has cerebral palsy, so she, you know, she’s like my best friend. I speak to her all the time.”She’ll live with my mum forever, so my mum was always looking after the kids, whereas my dad would take me and my brother to Villa Park on a Saturday.Most read in Football“We are so close. She was born three months premature and they said she would not be able to talk, walk.”And here we are today, and she can do everything.”Grealish has babyGrealish celebrated City’s title victory last season with Hollie on the Etihad pitch.With his winners’ medal around his neck, Grealish hugged and kissed her on the cheek.He often expresses how proud he is of his sister and sang her praises after she began her first job as a waitress.Grealish shared a photo of Hollie at work and wrote: “Go on Hols. First job… Birmingham’s best waitress. Proud of you.”The 29-year-old has previously talked about how Hollie was born three months premature, adding: “They said that she wouldn’t be able to talk, she wouldn’t be able to walk, and do a lot of stuff but here we are and she can do everything.”I’m so close with my little sister. I love her so much.” He has called Hollie his “inspiration” and his “hero”.Although Hollie is his best friend, Grealish always makes time for his other sister Kiera and makes sure to remember Keelan with touching tributes.Read More on The SunAfter his goal on the anniversary of Keelan’s death, Grealish said: “I felt like I deserved to play tonight and I was just happy. It was a nice day because my little brother passed away 25 years ago today.”So this day is always hard in the family. My mum and dad were here and I think this day is always difficult in the family so to score and to win is brilliant.” More

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      Our reality TV show caused family divide but it brought us together with help of baby daughter Esme, says Logan Paul

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      LOGAN PAUL revealed baby daughter Esme helped bring his family together – after filming their TV show threatened to divide them.The celebrity household put their lives out there like never before for an eight-parter airing on HBO’s Max.Logan Paul with dad Greg, brother Jake and mum PamJake holds Logan’s baby daughter EsmeNina Agdal with Logan and EsmeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAgdceAJ9G1/?igsh=MWFsOXpvM2xra294aQ&img_index=1Called Paul American, the series – which was years in the making – draws back the curtain on the good, the bad and the ugly.Logan told SunSport: “This show has caused a few divides in the family, which sucks for us, but it’s great media.“We’ve shown our whole lives on camera, on YouTube and the internet primarily, and we felt like Max was an outlet where we could go even further.“I don’t know why we felt like that, but maybe because it’s Max and it’s like an incredibly prestigious platform.READ MORE IN BOXING”So we really put it all out there for everyone to judge and and and hate on us. It’s pretty sick.”The show stars Logan, 29, and brother Jake, 28, as well as loving mum Pam and no-nonsense dad Greg. Logan’s fiancee – Danish supermodel Nina Agdal – and Jake’s newly-engaged partner – Dutch speedskater Jutta Leerdam – also feature throughout.Proud dad Logan welcomed baby daughter Esme into the world last year. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHer arrival was a timely one for the family after the show itself took its toll – but the series also played a part in reconciliation. Asked if his newborn helped bring the family together, Logan said: “Yeah, oh for sure.My dad pitted me and Logan against each other growing up… but my kids will NEVER be like that, says Jake Paul”My daughter Esme, it was amazing for everyone. But, so did the show, to be honest. “There’s been divides, and issues with how the episodes have turned out, some people don’t like certain episodes, other people don’t like others.“It has really brought the family together, sometimes for better, sometimes for worse.”Logan – who is signed to the WWE – admits in one episode that he fears for Esme’s teenage years. And he said: “I think whether you have a son or a daughter, like the teenage years generally are like the rebellion.“See it’s a dog eat dog world out there and there may be a tipping point where your child starts to resent you for XYZ.“Maybe they go through a phase that is inherently problematic. “I mean, I’m a new dad, but I think that when children become teenagers, they start to develop  their personality.READ MORE SUN STORIES“They feel like they don’t need their parents anymore, and with that comes maybe some disconnect, I don’t know.”The Max Original reality series PAUL AMERICAN debuts THURSDAY, MARCH 27 on Max. Episodes debut weekly leading up to the season finale on Thursday, May 15.Logan proposed to Nina before their baby was bornCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskNina is a supermodel from DenmarkCredit: SplashJake Paul proposed to Jutta LeerdamCredit: Instagram / @jakepaulJutta is a speedskater from the NetherlandsCredit: Reuters More

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      Jake Paul says having children will prolong his boxing career and wants them to be best pals with brother Logan’s kids

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      JAKE PAUL says having children will keep him in boxing longer – and wants his kids to be best friends with brother Logan’s.The YouTuber-turned-boxer became an uncle in September after Logan and his fiancee Nina welcomed daughter Esme into the world. Jake Paul with brother Logan and niece EsmeCredit: @jakepaulJake Paul in training in the gymCredit: @jakepaulJake Paul beat Mike Tyson in his last fightCredit: GettyJake wants babies of his own with girlfriend Jutta Leerdam – but the Dutch speedskater plans to wait until after the 2026 Winter Olympics.Little brother Jake – who boasts of being a super-cool uncle to Esme – dreams of raising up the next generation of Pauls all-together.He told SunSport: “I think it would be great for all of our kids to grow up together.“I think they’re gonna be each other’s best friends because of the fact that they’re gonna be growing up in a crazy world that is so different than most other kids and they’re not gonna be able to turn and trust a lot of people.READ MORE IN BOXING“So I think it’d be good for our kids to be able to be close in age for sure.”Jake recently announced his engagement to Jutta – getting down on one knee behind a stunning backdrop.And now he is ready to juggle the brutal and gruelling life as a boxer with daddy duty – and does not expect fatherhood to soften him as a fighter.The 28-year-old said: “I don’t think so, I think it would do the opposite.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“I think it would give me more reasons to fight and more reasons to provide for my family, and probably motivate me more.”Jake is currently 11-1 as a boxer and most recently beat Mike Tyson, 58, in a controversial fight viewed by over 100 MILLION people on Netflix. My dad pitted me and Logan against each other growing up… but my kids will NEVER be like that, says Jake PaulBut he can now add reality TV star to his list of accolades after filming an eight-part series called Paul American alongside his family. The show – airing on HBO’s Max in America – also stars the brothers’ mum Pam, dad Greg and their fiancees Jutta and Nina.And Logan told us: “This show has caused a few divides in the family, which sucks for us, but it’s great media.“We’ve shown our whole lives on camera, on YouTube and the internet primarily, and we felt like Max was an outlet where we could go even further.“I don’t know why we felt like that, but maybe because it’s Max and it’s like an incredibly prestigious platform. “So we really put it all out there for everyone to judge and and and hate on us. It’s pretty sick!”The Max Original reality series PAUL AMERICAN debuts THURSDAY, MARCH 27 on Max. Episodes debut weekly leading up to the season finale on Thursday, May 15.Jake Paul proposing to Jutta LeerdamCredit: Instagram / @jakepaulNina Agdal and partner Logan PaulCredit: Instagram / Nina AgdalLogan Paul with brother Jake, dad Greg and mum PamCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      My dad pitted me and Logan against each other growing up… but my kids will NEVER be like that, says Jake Paul

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      LOGAN PAUL awkwardly laughs when brother Jake suggests their parents could have raised them better in a warts ‘n all documentary about the showbiz siblings.Logan said they both have no regrets for publicly feuding for so many years – which was a huge strain for their mum Pam.Logan Paul with dad Greg and brother JakeCredit: INSTAGRAMLogan and Jake grew up competing against each otherCredit: @loganpaul Jake holds Logan’s baby daughter EsmeCredit: INSTAGRAMJake, 28, says with a straight face: “Well, I think if they were better parents, we probably wouldn’t have been fighting.” Older brother Logan, 29, lets out a chuckle and continues: “It’s true. No, I don’t think either of us have regrets.“I mean yeah, we could sit here and say we wish we would have done things differently, but then like perhaps the present wouldn’t look the way it looks now. “And I mean, his comment was facetious, but maybe there’s truth in that.”read more in boxing Jake, who has lived a life being compared to Logan, interrupts with: “I was being serious. My kids won’t fight, they’ll support and love each other.”The pair grew up raised by their no-nonsense dad Greg and loving mother Pam – who have since separated. By their teens, both had moved to Los Angeles in a bid for fame by entering showbusiness. Over the next ten years, Logan and Jake would become two of the biggest stars in the social media era and self-made millionaires.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThey first shot to notoriety on the six-second video app Vine and later YouTube – where they became viral sensations. A battle for internet supremacy would then ensue between the two – as the brothers fought it out for clicks, likes and subscribers.Jake Paul says having children will prolong his boxing career and wants them to be best friends with brother Logan’s kidsAnd while the chase for money and success could be blamed for their family feuding, dad Greg is where the finger gets pointed at.The crazy life the family live plays out in an eight-part reality series airing on MAX called Paul American. And Logan says: “In this show, it was incredibly cathartic for us to figure out why we are the way we are sometimes.“And I think one of the things that we discovered was our dad was constantly pitting us against each other – like with everything. “So we both became extremely competitive. And that’s like ingrained in us, whether it’s with each other or the universe and everyone else.”Logan and Jake moved to LA to pursue showbiz careersCredit: Getty – ContributorLogan and Jake Paul with parents Greg and PamCredit: GettyJake celebrates a boxing win with LoganCredit: GettyThe eye-opening and wide-ranging series draws back the curtain on the chaotic life Jake and Logan lead.Jake juggles his career as a boxing star with being a long-distance partner to Jutta Leerdam – a glamorous and successful Dutch speedskater – who he has just proposed to.Logan – signed to the WWE – welcomes baby daughter Esme into the world after getting engaged to Danish supermodel Nina Agdal. Explosive arguments, heartwarming reconciliations and everything in between is laid bare in the series – all in the name of entertainment. Logan says: “This show has caused a few divides in the family, which sucks for us, but it’s great media.“We’ve shown our whole lives on camera, on YouTube and the internet primarily, and we felt like Max was an outlet where we could go even further.“I don’t know why we felt like that, but maybe because it’s Max and it’s like an incredibly prestigious platform. READ MORE SUN STORIES”So we really put it all out there for everyone to judge and and hate on us. It’s pretty sick.”The Max Original reality series PAUL AMERICAN debuts THURSDAY, MARCH 27 on Max. Episodes debut weekly leading up to the season finale on Thursday, May 15.Nina Agdal is Logan Paul’s supermodel fianceeCredit: SplashThe couple are now engagedCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskThey welcomed their baby daughter Esme into the worldCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAgdceAJ9G1/?igsh=MWFsOXpvM2xra294aQ&img_index=1Uncle Jake with his niece EsmeCredit: INSTAGRAMJutta Leerdam is Jake Paul’s Dutch speedskater girlfriendCredit: AFPThe couple are don’t mind sharing with their followersCredit: @jakepaul More