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      How Everton chairman Bill Kenwright rose from Corrie to chairman of hometown club via some of West End’s biggest hits

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      IN a long and distinguished career, Bill Kenwright was many things to many people.To theatre-goers he was the impresario behind West End hits Blood Brothers and Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
      Bill Kenwright lived with his long-term partner, actress Jenny SeagroveCredit: Rex
      Bill as Gordon, left, on Corrie in 1969Credit: Rex Features
      Bill directed West End hit Blood Brothers in 1983Credit: Donald Cooper
      To football fans he was chairman of his beloved Everton FC for 19 years — and to soap fans Coronation Street’s Gordon Clegg, who appeared from 1968 to 1969 then popped up again until 2012.
      But to all who knew him, his death on Monday, aged 78, from liver cancer was a bitter blow.
      Bill lived with his long-term partner, actress Jenny Seagrove, 66, and had a daughter, Lucy, from a previous relationship.
      Despite his fame he was an intensely private man and hated being interviewed.
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      He said: “People don’t understand this about me because I shout my productions to the rooftops and love talking about Everton.”
      He added: “I am very private, but can only talk in one way — though I don’t want to come across as a passionate buffoon.”
      Liverpool born and bred, Bill got the acting bug after childhood trips to the city’s cinemas with is gran.
      While he lived most of his adult life in London, he maintained a lifelong attachment to his home city and said “my past was what moulded me”.
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      He added: “I don’t think I had an easy childhood. I was very shy, nervous and timid and we weren’t rich. In Everton player Dave Hickson I found a sort of guide — he taught me how to dare.
      “From my family I had protection and comfort and, in Mum, a spirit that said I could do anything I wanted. I wanted to be Errol Flynn and I loved Alan Ladd in (1953 Western) Shane. I didn’t just want to be an actor, I wanted to be a film star.”
      Already treading the boards at the Liverpool Playhouse at age 12, he left home at 17 to join a London youth theatre and in 1968 made his Corrie debut as teenager Gordon, who lived above the paper shop with his aunt and uncle.
      But Bill shocked producers by leaving after just a year. His time in the soapland spotlight had led to him wanting to work behind the scenes.
      Recalling the late Corrie veteran Pat Phoenix, who played Elsie Tanner, he said: “I remember Pat telling me on day one, ‘You’re a good-looking lad from Liverpool — and you’ve got no idea what will happen to you when you appear on that screen’.
      Everton chairman Bill and owner Farhad Moshir unveil boss Frank Lampard in January 2022Credit: Getty
      Bill as a star guest on pop show Lift Off, 1970Credit: Rex
      “I was shocked. My character was the first teenager written into a soap to attract teenage viewers. It was an extraordinary situation and I really didn’t like it. That’s one of the reasons I left.”
      Bill’s love of the West End drew him to producing and directing and his company, Bill Kenwright Ltd, is the world’s most prolific theatre production company in the world, bringing hundreds of productions to theatres across the planet.
      A close collaborator of West End kings Sir Tim Rice and Lord Lloyd- Webber, Bill directed their hits Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar.
      He was nominated for a London Theatre Critics’ Award for his work on West Side Story and a Tony Award for a Broadway run of Blood Brothers.
      He also produced numerous films.
      These included 2009 romcom Cheri, starring Michelle Pfeiffer, 2021 hit Heathers: The Musical, and this year’s comedy thriller The Kill Room, starring Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson, plus Gemma Arterton crime drama The Critic.
      In 2001 he won a CBE for services to film and theatre.
      I was a timid child but I could go on my own to Goodison Park because I felt safe there. When Dave Hickson and that team ran out on to the pitch, I was in heaven with my gods.Bill Kenwright
      But it was perhaps his first love, football, that inspired him most.
      A director at Everton from 1989, he became club chairman in 2004 and remained so until his death.
      The club shone a light into his lonely childhood.
      He said: “I was more timid than shy but I could go on my own to Goodison as a kid because I felt safe there.
      “When Dave Hickson and that team ran out on to the pitch I was in heaven with my gods. It gave me a feeling of absolute safety.”
      He married Anouska Hempel, the actress turned society hotelier and interior designer, in 1978, only to divorce after less than a year.
      There followed a long relationship with actress Virginia Stride, now 87, which produced daughter Lucy, now 45 and a successful TV producer with two children.
      But his true love and partner for his last three decades was actress Jenny Seagrove who he met at the Liverpool Playhouse in 1993 when she was starring in Noel Coward play Present Laughter.
      She said in 2017: “Bill’s a force of nature, larger than life.
      “It’s a privilege to live with him. He’s got the biggest heart of anybody I’ve ever met. He’s made me a better person.”
      She added: “I’ve made him feel safe, given him the confidence to dive off that high board.”
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      A self-confessed workaholic, Bill was worth an estimated £33million — but lived for passion, rather than money and its trappings.
      He said: “I never see myself retiring, not at all.”
      Bill married and divorced Anouska Hempel – an actress turned society hotelierCredit: Rex
      Bill said: ‘I was a timid child but I could go on my own to Goodison Park because I felt safe there’Credit: Handout More

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      Bill Kenwright dead at 78: Everton FC chairman and Corrie star passes away after liver cancer battle

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      EVERTON chairman Bill Kenwright has died aged 78 – months after having surgery to remove a cancerous tumour.The ex-Corrie star went under the knife in August this year when the growth was found in his liver.
      Bill Kenwright has tragically passed awayCredit: 2019 Simon Stacpoole/Offside
      Kenwright was forced to stay in intensive care for longer due to complications in the procedure.
      But he was told he was allowed to continue his treatment at home and was released from hospital earlier this month.
      Tragically his death was announced by Everton this evening.
      The club said: “Everton Football Club is in mourning following the death of Chairman Bill Kenwright CBE, who passed away peacefully last night aged 78, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
      “Everton’s longest serving chairman for more than a century, Bill Kenwright led the Club through a period of unprecedented change in English football.
      “A lifelong Evertonian, he became a board member on October 23, 1989, and then on Boxing Day 1999 his True Blue Holdings consortium acquired the Club. Initially vice-chairman, he succeeded his close friend Sir Philip Carter as Chair in 2004.
      “In his 19 seasons as Chairman, the Club secured 12 top eight finishes, including a top four finish in 2005, a run to the 2009 FA Cup final and European qualification on 6 separate occasions.
      “The club has lost a chairman, a leader, a friend, and an inspiration. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Everton are with his partner Jenny Seagrove, his daughter Lucy Kenwright, grandchildren and everybody who knew and loved him.”
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      Everton previously told how Kenwright had been carrying out his club duties still even while recuperating from his op.
      He has been chairman of the Toffees since 2004 after first joining the board in 1989.
      Kenwright was also one of the UK’s most successful theatre producers.
      His most famous productions include in West End hit Blood Brothers and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
      Kenwright was also a judge on the 2007 BBC series Any Dream Will Do.
      The former actor, who had a role in Coronation Street in 1968, was married to theatre star Jenny Seagrove.
      He was previously married to actress Anouska Hempel from 1978 to 1980 and then went on to date Virginia Stride, who he shares a daughter and two grandchildren with.
      The ex actor played Gordon Clegg in CorrieCredit: ITV
      Kenwright became chairman of Everton in 2004Credit: 2019 Getty Images
      The chairman with his wife Jenny SeagroveCredit: Rex
      He is also a successful theatre producerCredit: 2021 David M. Benett More

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      I worked in a pet shop and Sports Direct – now I’m one of the UK’s best commentators working for ITV and Sky Sports

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      BECOMING a football commentator is no easy feat, as Seb Hutchinson can attest.Fans may recognise Hutchinson’s voice when they tune in to watch ITV or Sky Sports.
      Seb Hutchinson is one of the UK’s best commentators
      He has worked for Sky Sports and ITV
      The 39-year-old worked across both the men’s and women’s World Cups and was the lead commentator on the latter.
      His portfolio also features work on the Rugby World Cup and Olympic Games, as well as a total of FOUR World Cups.
      He also features across Sky’s Premier League, League Cup and Women’s Super League coverage, with his voice work being heard over Manchester United’s dramatic 2-1 win over Brentford.
      But Hutchinson, who hails from east London, has now revealed the inspirational story it took him to get there.
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      Speaking to The Athletic as part of their series on UK Black History Month, Hutchinson revealed how he got started in the industry and the daring leaps he had to make in order to fulfil his dream.
      He said: “I was a producer for ITV. Then I said, ‘I need to focus on my commentary.’ It was always ticking away at the back of my mind.
      “Being a producer was great, but I needed to follow my childhood dream. I went freelance; which was a massive risk, but I was young, had no responsibility, so I was able to do it.
      “Some people felt I was making a silly decision but I didn’t feel that way. I was confident in my ability to get work.”
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      Hutchinson had been telling friends and family about the dream he held of becoming a sports commentator since he was 10 years old, but admitted he received little help from career advisers in school.
      Even Hutchinson’s footballing father Ray – who starred in Leyton Orient’s academy before an injury-ravaged career saw him become a coach – was unable to provide much assistance.
      However, the splitting up of his parents pushed him even harder to achieve this dream.
      Prior to heading to Staffordshire University – where he graduated from in 2009 – for a sports journalism course, Hutchinson had held down jobs at a pet store, at Sports Direct and as a security guard.
      He said: “When my parents split up, that pushed me even more. I did a sports journalism course at Staffordshire University and that helped me get closer to the industry.
      “From that, I sent out 20 letters asking people for a job, but only three got back to me — a club TV channel, ITV and BBC Sport regional.
      “The people who rejected me would often say, ‘We don’t have this position available’.
      “You could look at that in two ways: one, they’re lying to me, or they actually don’t have that position available. But I started to adopt the mindset that they’re just not ready for me.”
      Hutchinson revealed to The Voice in 2021 he has drawn inspiration from stars he watched and listened to such as Frank Bruno, Linford Christie, Harry Carpenter, Brian Moore and David Coleman.
      Being a producer was great, but I needed to follow my childhood dream. I went freelance; which was a massive risk. But I was confident in my ability to get work.Seb HutchinsonThe Athletic
      Despite now throwing his weight around with the big boys of commentary, Hutchinson remains diligent in his pre-match preparation, arriving at the stadium three hours early.
      He said to The Athletic: “Voice is the one of most important things. My style might not be for everyone but the way I look at it is, it’s not about accent, it’s about delivery.
      “When my family and close friends heard me on TV for the first time, they said, ‘I knew you’d do it’. I looked up to Brian Moore, because he kept it simple but had emotion in his voice. That’s how I try to be.
      “The last game I did was Manchester United against Brentford. You’re coming towards the end of a game like that and you have to think about the bigger picture. 
      “Scott McTominay scoring twice would’ve felt big for Manchester United.
      “People talk about ‘Fergie Time’ but that day was (when United honoured) the passing of Sir Alex Ferguson’s wife, so I thought, ‘It’s not the right moment to talk about Sir Alex.’ You have to be sensitive to certain things.”
      In a similar vein to Alex Scott for women’s representation, Hutchinson can be considered somewhat of a trailblazer in the sports journalism industry as one of few the black commentators in the UK.
      But Hutchinson admits it was never his explicit intention to be one, and was rather just focused on making his dream a reality.
      He added: “I never looked at it as trying to be the first Black commentator. I look at the England team and the players in the Premier League and a good majority are Black.
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      “My mind goes back to university days, when there were hardly any Black people, but I felt comfortable and I didn’t feel out of place.
      “I guess my mindset comes from my parents, because they always made me believe in myself. They didn’t stop me from pursuing my dreams.” More

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      Alex Scott vs Laura Woods tale of the tape: How BBC and TNT Sports presenters’ amazing careers compare

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      ALEX SCOTT and Laura Woods share the crown as the current queens of sports presenting.The pair have dominated the media landscape in recent years, landing top jobs while becoming celebrities in their own right.
      Laura Woods is dominating the TV presenting landscape in sport
      Rival Alex Scott is the darling of BBC Sport
      Scott, 38, is the ace up the BBC’s sleeve, presenting Football Focus and heading up their recent Women’s World Cup programming.
      But in the other corner, Woods, 36, fronted a brilliant breakfast show on talkSPORT alongside pal Ally McCoist and is now the face of ITV Football and TNT’s new look Champions League coverage.
      Off the screen, they’re personal lives are well-documented.
      The pair appear to have found love – with Scott dating singer Jess Glynne and Woods going Instagram official with Love Island alumni Adam Collard.
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      Here’s how the pair compare…
      Rise to the top
      The two Londoners have both enjoyed meteoric rises to the top, with a leg up from Sky Sports.
      Laura scored a gig on Soccer AM for their online team, after she began as a runner and covered the darts.
      By 2018, she was working as a pitchside reporter, occasionally working with Gary Neville.
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      In 2020, her career exploded when she took a hosting job on talkSPORT’s breakfast show – dividing the honours with Alan Brazil.
      She became a firm fans’ favourite, branched out to DAZN with their boxing and Women’s Champion League shows.
      ITV then utilised her skills as she presented both World Cups in the men’s and women’s game, as well as a NFL hightlights show.
      Most recently, TNT Sports made Laura their lead presenter for Champions League and boxing.
      Alex has had plenty of crossover with Laura. She began her media career on Soccer AM while she was still playing professional football for Arsenal.
      After completing a degree in Professional Sports Writing and Broadcasting, she scored columns for The Independent during the 2014 World Cup.
      When she retired in 2017, Alex got a job on cBeebies show Match of the Day Kickabout.
      A year later, she made history as the first female pundit for the BBC at the 2018 World Cup.
      In 2019, she was announced as co-host of Goals on Sunday on Sky Sports alongside Chris Kamara.
      This year, Woods became the lead presenter for TNS Sports’ Champions League coverageCredit: Getty
      AT ITV Sport, Woods is a jack of all trades – presenting their NFL coverageCredit: Instagram
      Scott’s expertise is as a pundit and presenter, which was seen on the BBC’s Women’s World Cup coverageCredit: BBC
      Scott has transcended sport, appearing on Strictly Come Dancing in 2019Credit: Getty
      Since 2020, the MBE has hosted BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year Awards.
      Alex has also transcended sport, appearing on Strictly Come Dancing and is a frequent guest presenter of the One Show.
      Net worth
      Both Scott and Woods have amassed a small fortune from their TV gigs.
      Although figures vary, there’s not much between them.
      According to Apumone, Woods has a net worth of around £1.64million.
      On the BBC pay list for the season of 2022-23, Scott was said to earn somewhere between £185,000 – £189,999.
      Add to that her other gigs, as well as past TV credits, and her fortune is estimated to be around £1.6million too.
      Both are killing it.
      Woods has an enviable lifestyleCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Scott is believed to be worth around £1.6millionCredit: Getty
      Scott enjoys a holiday in IbizaCredit: Instagram / @alexscott2
      Woods enjoys a private yacht during some rare time off
      Best mates
      When it comes to pals in football, Laura and Ally McCoist were thick as thieves.
      The rapport they had between one another was radio gold on talkSPORT.
      Built over a mutual respect, they cracked jokes, shared banter and were a staple for morning radio.
      When Woods decided to quit, Ally had to fight back tears as he paid tribute to his pal in what was an incredibly emotional moment.
      Scott is close with fellow Arsenal icon Leah Williamson.
      They are known to be inseparable, when they are not bound by work committments.
      The two reportedly met on the football circuit over two years ago, and have become best mates.
      In the summer, Alex and Leah went on holiday with fellow Lionesses star Keira Walsh and spent time on a yacht in Ibiza.
      And they make time to attend swanky events together.
      Woods is close with fellow presenter and pundit Ally McCoistCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Woods said an emotional goodbye to talkSPORT – leaving her pal close to tearsCredit: talkSPORT
      Arsenal star Leah Williamson and Alex are firm palsCredit: Rex
      Scott celebrated England’s Euros triumph with Williamson in 2022Credit: Getty
      They turned heads at the recent Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards this week.
      Previously they were spotted at the Brit Awards and GQ Awards hanging out together.
      Love life
      Despite their incredibly busy lives, Laura and Alex have time for romance.
      And they’ve both gone public with their relationships.
      As The Sun told you. Alex has been dating pop star Jesse Glynne.
      They were first spotted together before the Women’s World Cup, and have since gone public at the premiere of David and Victoria Beckham’s Netflix documentary premiere after-party in London.
      A friend said: “Alex and Jess have been a slow burn and they didn’t want to rush things or go public too soon.
      “But they’re officially an item now and seem really happy. They are both strong, independent women with a shared passion and respect of their respective careers, supporting one another from the sidelines.
      “It’s still early days for them, but they’ve met one another’s mates and everyone is super-happy for them.”
      Woods has also got a new boyfriend.
      Earlier this week, she went Instagram official with ex-Love Island contestant Adam Collard.
      Laura Woods went Instagram official with her romance with Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
      Woods soon deleted the images onlineCredit: Instagram
      Scott went public with her romance with singer Jess Glynne at a Netflix eventCredit: Rex
      Jesse and Alex have been dating for a few months, and were seen sat next to each other at Wimbledon in the summerCredit: Getty
      Very intimate pictures were uploaded to her account, before she swiftly removed them.
      The Sun first told how they were seeing each other last month as they enjoyed a series of low key dates together.
      They then headed for a romantic break in Cornwall, giving away the biggest clue they’re an item.
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      Laura even gave at sneaky look at Adam in one photo, writing:  “Great company recommended too.” More

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      Premier League cult hero looks very awkward on TV after The Chase star makes rude joke about him on show

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      A FORMER Premier League hero looked VERY AWKWARD as he was left red-faced on hit TV show The Chase by cheeky Anne Hegerty.This ex-striker is a West Ham legend after his 2012 play-off final goal helped the Hammers seal promotion back to the Premier League.
      A former Premier League striker was left red-faced on The ChaseCredit: ITV
      Anne Hegerty made a crude joke to Carlton Cole on The ChaseCredit: ITV
      The now 40-year-old came through the ranks at Chelsea’s academy and scored four goals in 25 top-flight matches for the Blues.
      He enjoyed loan spells at Wolves, Charlton and Aston Villa before he was snapped up by West Ham in 2006.
      And he went on to stay at Upton Park for nine seasons, during which time he also earned international recognition.
      After making his England debut in a friendly against Spain in 2009, he won six more caps for the Three Lions throughout his career.
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      This 6ft 3in frontman left the East End for Scottish giants Celtic in 2015 but he struggled to make an impact at Parkhead.
      After just four Premiership appearances, he headed to America for a brief spell at USL Western Conference outfit Sacramento Republic before finishing his playing days with Persib Bandung in Indonesia.
      Since retiring, the ace entered the world of punditry and has worked for talkSPORT and BT Sports – which is now known as TNT Sports.
      The man we are talking about is, of course, Carlton Cole.
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      Fans love seeing him on the big screen, especially when covering former club West Ham’s exploits in Europe, and he certainly looks a natural in front of the cameras.
      However, Cole appeared to be a little embarrassed and uncomfortable after his recent appearance on ITV’s The Chase.
      The much-loved Croydon-born star shared a clip of his attempt to beat the Chasers on X, formerly known as Twitter, this week.
      And it showed Hegerty – known as the Governess – leaving him squirming dressed in brown trousers, a white tee underneath a denim shirt in front of a laughing audience. 
      The brief footage showed the usually no-nonsense Chaser telling him: “Carlton, big fan of your football skills,” before cheekily adding: “I love your tackle.”
      That led to the embarrassed former footy star letting out a huge: “Woahhhh.”
      Then Hegerty continued: “And it seems like you’ve got some quiz chops as well.”
      Cole accompanied the clip with the caption: “Enjoyed my time on #TheChase #BeatTheChasers @itvchase @itv.
      “Also donated to @whufoundation who I work with quite closely to make the community a better place for all. It’s now available to stream on @itvxofficial.”
      “Oi oi,” responded one fan to the clip, while another declared that they “loved it”.
      Some had already tuned in to watch the full episode and were quick to praise him for his efforts – although you will have to see it yourself to see if he managed to Beat The Chasers.
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      “You were fab Carlton,” said one of his followers.
      While a fellow viewer added: “Yes brother you done well and you well enjoyed it.”
      Carlton Cole achieved legendary status during his time at West HamCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      The ex-England striker now works as a punditCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal star casually interviewed by ITV on live TV and dubbed ‘St Albans local’ in Lorraine £100k prize money segment

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      ARSENAL star Steph Catley made a surprise cameo on ITV daytime show Lorraine on Tuesday morning.The Australian Women’s World Cup semi-finalist appeared during a competition segment, and was asked by a camera crew what she would spend £100,000 in prize money on.
      Steph Catley made a shock appearance on Lorraine this morningCredit: Instagram / @stephcatley
      Catley (L) stars for Arsenal and the Australia national teamCredit: PA
      She helped the Matildas to the Women’s World Cup semi-finals his summerCredit: Getty
      Catley, 29, responded: “I just got engaged recently so I’d save it up for the wedding for sure.
      “Because that is a lot more expensive than I thought!”
      The presenter, who named the Arsenal star as a “St Albans local”, seemingly didn’t realise who she was talking to at the time.
      And the mini-segment left football fans in stitches.
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      One person tweeted: “This is so random 😂.”
      Another added: “That is f***ing brilliant!”
      A third person wrote: “Just Steph being an absolute icon.”
      While a fourth joked: “How did they manage to interview THE Steph Catley.”
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      Catley later took to Instagram to react to the viral clip.
      She joked: “Just a St Albans local trying to have a quiet coffee at their local cafe 😂.”
      The full-back joined Arsenal from Reign FC in 2020 and has since become a fan favourite at the club.
      She has also represented the Australia women’s national team for the last 11 years.
      This summer she helped the Matildas to the Women’s World Cup semi-finals, scoring one of the first goals of the tournament.
      Catley announced her engagement to EFL goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis in January.
      The couple met when they were both playing for Melbourne City in Australia.
      Catley announced her engagement to Dean Bouzanis in JanuaryCredit: Instagram / @stephcatley More

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      Laura Woods praised by fans as ‘the best sport presenter’ as TNT host looks ‘unreal’ in tight black outfit

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      FANS ruled Laura Wood the “winner by technical knockout” as the punchy presenter wowed Wembley in a tight black outfit.The outspoken talkSPORT star impressed in TNT Sports’ coverage of Joe Joyce’s repeat defeat against Zhilei Zhang.
      Laura Woods shone with her presenting and her outfitCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Arsenal fan Laura was called ‘so so gorgeous’ amid TNT Sport’s coverage of Joe Joyce’s second loss to Zhilei ZhangCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      The talkSPORT and TNT presenter likes to impress with her range of outfits as well as her sporting repertoireCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Admirers online called the “bloody marvellous” Arsenal fan the “best sports presenter” for her banter and teamwork.
      The former ITV and Sky Sports broadcaster joined Northern Ireland’s ex-world champion Carl Frampton and fast-talking pundit Steve Bunce behind the microphone at Wembley’s OVO Arena.
      And she made a far deeper impact on fans than Joyce did on Zhang.
      The British heavyweight boxer was stopped in three rounds – half as long as he had lasted in his first shock loss to the Chinese super power.
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      Woodsy, meanwhile, won plaudits for both her presenting and her outfit.
      The Londoner, 36, was “unreal” to one fan and “so so gorgeous” to another.
      She might prefer this verdict: “Love watching the coverage. Great team line-up with you, Buncey and Carl.”
      But to a further enthusiast her appearance was the ultimate medicine following Tottenham’s 2-2 draw at the Emirates on Sunday.
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      The fan argued: “Nothing better than looking at a gorgeous woman who supports the Arsenal, after our not so great result in North London.”
      And while Joyce was being undone by an upper-cut or two, Woody was being wooed by an upper-crust endorsement or three.
      “My word! You were bloody marvellous at the weekend. Natural and relaxed,” gasped one posh purveyor of compliments.
      At home in any venue, the Londoner is also a rising star on social mediaCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Looking cool in white, Laura is known for her colourful banterCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      The Kingston University graduate has 723k Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy More

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      England matches to be shown on new channel as Channel 4 lose rights

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      ITV have won back the rights to show England men’s matches.The broadcaster has agreed a four-year deal to take over the responsibility from Channel 4.
      England matches will be shown on ITV from 2024Credit: Getty
      ITV will take over the rights from September 2024 once Channel 4’s agreement ends.
      The broadcaster will show all the men’s matches outside of the major tournaments such as the World Cup and Euros.
      The deal includes friendlies, qualifiers and Nations League matches.
      The channel is no stranger to showing England matches having shared the coverage with Sky Sports until last year.
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      Channel 4 then took the rights for the Nations League and European Qualifiers until Euro 2024.
      When Euro 2024 starts ITV will share the coverage rights with the BBC as they usually do for major tournaments.

      The move has been hailed by bosses at the broadcaster.
      Niall Sloane, ITV director of sport, said: “We’re delighted to bring the England men’s team back to ITV, which keeps coverage of their progress between major tournaments on free to air television.
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      “We have an experienced team here who are looking forward to bringing viewers all the action and insight from England’s qualification campaigns in the coming years.”
      Coverage will include Jude Bellingham and Co trying to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada.
      Qualification for Euro 2028 will also be shown.
      The Three Lions have been in fine form and look set to qualify for Euro 2024 in Germany next year.
      Gareth Southgate’s side have won four from their opening five qualifiers leaving them top of the group.
      Last time out England were held to a 1-1 draw by third-placed Ukraine.
      During Channel 4’s coverage of the match fans were left fuming as a technical blunder left them watching a black screen.
      England followed up that result with a 3-1 win over Scotland in a friendly match at Hampden Park. More