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    Laura Woods shares embrace with Premier League legend and former I’m A Celeb heartthrob after huge Newcastle win

    LAURA WOODS has shared her warm embrace with a Premier League and I’m A Celeb heartthrob on Instagram.The much-loved TNT Sports pundit, 36, was on hosting duties to provide the channel’s Champions League coverage this week.
    Laura Woods shared a warm embrace with a Newcastle legend this weekCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    She shared a clip on Instagram of herself hugging David Ginola at St. James’ ParkCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    She captioned the clip with a ‘Always a pleasure to see David’Credit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    Former French winger Ginola was back at his old club to see them beat PSGCredit: Getty
    And she was up in the North East to witness Newcastle demolish Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 on Wednesday.
    Viewers quickly took to social media to claim that former TalkSport presenter Woods had lit up St. James’ Park with her outfit choice.
    However, another huge favourite was also in attendance working as a pundit on the clash.
    French icon David Ginola, 56, left PSG for Newcastle back in 1995 and became an instant favourite with the Geordie faithful under Kevin Keegan.
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    He then went on to enjoy seven years of thrilling supporters in the Premier League with his magical displays for Tottenham, Aston Villa and EVerton before hanging up his boots in 2002.
    Ginola, who also enjoyed huge success as a model, amassed a huge legion of admirers during his heyday.
    And it appears that Woods is one of the many that still have a soft spot for the wing wizard.
    She posted a clip on Instagram that firstly showed Rio Ferdinand greeting Ginola on the sidelines at St. James’ before Woods quickly jumped in to give the icon a hug.
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    Along with a love-heart eye emoji, she captioned the footage on her Insta story with: “Always a pleasure to see David.”
    Ginola suffered a huge health scare back in 2016 when he played – and even scored – in a charity match in Mandelieu on the south coast of France.
    But his celebrations suddenly turned to horror when he ­collapsed and “died” for eight minutes after his heart stopped.
    The star’s friend, fellow footballer Frederic Mendy, valiantly performed CPR, keeping the blood pumping to Ginola’s brain until medics arrived with a defibrillator that sent a series of ­electric shocks through his body, helping his heart restart.
    He made a stunning recovery and went on to star in hit ITV show I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here in 2021 as he finished fourth.
    Laura Woods was on hosting duties for TNT Sports at the gameCredit: Alamy
    Ginola was a big hit with viewers in the 2021 edition of I’m a CelebrityCredit: Rex
    Fans have been loving the introduction of Woods to the TNT Sports coverageCredit: Getty More

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    Premier League physio ‘to quit to pursue TV career’ after jetting to Australian jungle for I’m A Celebrity

    A LEADING Premier League physio has quit his post to pursue a TV career.Bournemouth medic Stuart Douglas has left the South Coast club, a year after jetting to the Australian jungle to support his sister.
    AFC Bournemouth physio Stuart Douglas is quitting football for a career in TVCredit: Alamy
    Ex A Place in the Sun presenter Scarlette Douglas was a contestant on last year’s I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here.
    And Stuart, 45, wants to link up with her and forge a career on the small screen.
    They previously hosted shows together on Channel 4.
    Now, with more time on his hands, Douglas wants to focus solely on finding opportunities on TV with his sibling.
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    According to the Daily Mail, he will stay with the Cherries until the end of the campaign.
    Stuart and Scarlette worked on Worst House together.
    The duo also fronted Flipping Fast, alongside George Clarke.
    The property competition format on Channel 4 is about developers that hope to start their own property business.
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    Stuart and Scarlette also appeared on our TV screens together in a special edition of Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer’s Love It Or List It.
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    A Place in the Sun presenter Scarlette DouglasCredit: Getty
    This was part of Channel 4’s Black to Front project in September 2021.
    Douglas began his career with Luton Town as a youth player and went on to make 173 appearances in all competitions for the Hatters.
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    Laura Woods left in stitches after brilliantly pranking Agbonlahor live on talkSPORT then holds up ‘I’m sorry’ note

    LAURA WOODS broke down in laughter after successfully pranking co-host Gabby Agbonlahor on talkSPORT.The popular radio host was joined by the former Aston Villa striker and Ally McCoist as they prepared to speak to England Euros winner Jill Scott.
    Laura Woods laughed silently on air after an embarrassed Agbonlahor realised his mistakeCredit: talkSPORT
    ‘I’m sorry’ reads Laura Woods’ note after pulling off her prankCredit: talkSPORT
    But Woods had mischievously laid the groundwork to make Agbonlahor stumble into on-air blunder.
    With the breakfast show hosts allocating questions to ask Scott off-air, Woods deliberately prompted Agbonlahor to quiz Scott on her time on Strictly Come Dancing.
    But the ex-midfielder, 36, has never appeared on the BBC show and instead won reality series ‘I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!’
    Unaware he was being misled, Agbonlahor confidently stepped up to ask his question early in the interview about Scott’s life.
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    He said: “How did you find it though? Because me and Ally can’t dance but you done very well, didn’t you?
    A baffled Scott replied: “Well there wasn’t a lot of dancing, was there?”
    As Scott continues talking, Woods is not able to contain her composure as Agbonlahor slowly realises he’s been set up.
    The talkSPORT presenter ducks out of the shot as she silently laughs while her sheepish co-host grins and stares.
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    She then holds up a sign saying “I’m sorry” while the interview continues.
    After the chat, Woods revealed: “Just before Jill came on, and we always distribute questions [prior to interviews], I said to Gabby, ‘do you know what you can ask Jill, you can ask her about the time she won Strictly Come Dancing’ and [he] went ‘right, okay’ and wrote it down.
    “Of course she’s Queen of the jungle from I’m a celeb!”
    A mortified but amused Agbonlahor replied: “She’s probably thinking, I didn’t dance in the jungle.” More

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    Jack Grealish picks between Ronaldo and Messi and Love Island and I’m A Celeb in brilliant walk-out video

    JACK GREALISH took part in a hilarious walk-out video where he was forced to answer some difficult 50/50 questions.The Manchester City star was even asked about the age-old Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo debate.
    Jack Grealish was asked to choose between Lionel Messi and Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Premier League
    The City winger was also asked to choose I’m a Celebrity or Love IslandCredit: Premier League
    Grealish picked both when he was asked which rapper he prefersCredit: Premier League
    The clip begins off with Grealish answering some football-related questions.
    And he picked a night game over an early-kick off and long sleeves over short sleeves.
    Next up is whether he prefers to score or assist, something he hasn’t done often enough since arriving at City.
    Grealish is hesitant, although he eventually chooses assist.
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    He then goes with cardio work over the gym before the Messi or Ronaldo question pops up.
    Grealish is clearly torn between the two but he eventually picks the World Cup winner.
    The video moves onto non-football related topics and he thinks Love Island is better than I’m a Celebrity and swayed towards Instagram over TikTok.
    It ends with Grealish sitting on the fence when asked who’s his favourite rapper, Stormzy or Dave.
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    On the pitch, it’s been another difficult season for the 27-year-old, who’s scored just twice and added four assists in 25 outings.
    And he’s only started half of City’s 20 Premier League games.
    But the England star has been picked from the off for the last three matches and with Pep Guardiola’s men winning each of those, he should have every chance of starting at Tottenham on Sunday. More

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    I’m a Celebrity star Matt Hancock offered boxing fight by KSI’s promotion with ex-politician set to be sent contract

    MATT HANCOCK has been offered a shock BOXING debut by YouTube star KSI. The social media sensation-turned prizefighter last year launched his own promotion called MisFits Boxing.
    Matt Hancock has been offered a shock boxing debutCredit: �2019 Pete Maclaine / i-Images
    KSI is a YouTube and crossover boxing starCredit: Getty
    It’s homes to a range of crossover stars, from the world of sports, reality TV and celebrity.
    KSI, 29, revealed even Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, 37, personally reached out in a bid to organise a bout.
    And now former MP and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! star Hancock will be given the chance to step in the ring too.
    KSI said: “Literally, with this space it could be anyone. It could literally be anyone.
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    “Anyone who wants to fight can fight. That’s what MisFits is. I think it’s a space that’s always growing.”
    Promoter Kalle Sauerland joked: “Matt Hancock?”
    KSI replied: “Matt Hancock could, if he’s down.”
    Sauerland then followed up: “I was half joking with Matt Hancock, there will be a letter on the way though from MisFits.
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    “Offer coming over this afternoon Mr Hancock.”
    KSI, 29, had his boxing comeback in August after three years out following his win over American Logan Paul, 27.
    He made up for lost time by beating TWO opponents in one night.
    KSI stopped rapper Swarmz, 26, and journeyman Mexican boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23.
    He now returns against on January 14 against 2-0 MMA fighter Dillon Danis, 29, who is best known as Conor McGregor’s training partner.
    Meanwhile Hancock, 44, has stepped down as Conservative MP following his stint in ITV’s jungle, where he came in third place.
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    England World Cup star Jordan Henderson urged to sign up for I’m A Celeb 2023 by Lionesses legend Jill Scott

    JORDAN HENDERSON has been nominated by Queen of the Jungle Jill Scott to be the next footballer on I’m A Celebrity.The former England midfielder received nearly 60 per cent of the 12 million votes to be crowned the winner of the hit ITV show last night.
    Jill Scott was crowned Queen of the Jungle on ITV’s ‘I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’Credit: Rex
    She has nominated her fellow Sunderland-born star Jordan Henderson to go in the jungle nextCredit: Getty
    That capped an incredible 2022 for the much-loved star after her Euros success with the Lionesses in the summer.
    Sunderland-born Scott then joined Good Morning Britain to chat about her latest triumph this morning.
    And when she was asked by hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls about which footy ace should be next to sign up for I’m a Celebrity, she went for a fellow “Mackem” from Sunderland.
    Scott replied: “I don’t think they’d get the time off football to go into the jungle – but Jordan Henderson, fellow Mackem.
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    “I think he’s got a strong mindset, so yeah – let’s put him in the jungle.
    “But only once he’s retired.”
    Henderson, 32, will be hoping that he is still a long way off hanging up his boots.
    He is currently on World Cup duty with Gareth Southgate’s England squad in Qatar.
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    They are preparing for a Battle of Britain clash tomorrow with Wales that should seal their place in the last-16.
    The Liverpool skipper, who has lifted both the Premier League and Champions League at Anfield, will be hoping to win his 72nd cap in the game.
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    I’m A Celebrity signs England football star for this year’s show

    Lioness Jill Scott has signed up for the new series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!The midfielder, 35, retired after playing in the game that beat Germany 2-1 in the Uefa Women’s final in July.
    Lioness Jill Scott, 35, has signed up for the new series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!Credit: AP
    It has long been rumoured that ITV wanted a Lioness to enter the jungleCredit: Rex
    But her expletives gained almost as much attention as her ball skills when a clip of her swearing at Germany’s Sydney Lohmann went viral.
    A TV insider said: “Jill became an instant star following that memorable moment, with most Brits forgiving the minor outburst.”
    “It was always rumoured that ITV wanted one of the team in the jungle and Jill is a natural choice.”
    Jill presented an award at the NTAs this week and joked that she was skint and had been forced to sell her winner’s medal.
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    I’m a Celeb returns to the Australian Jungle next month.
    Other stars include former rugby player Mike Tindall, DJ Chris Moyles and comic Seann Walsh.
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