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      Lewis Hamilton’s boss Toto Wolff and rival Max Verstappen slam F1’s Drive to Survive on Netflix ahead of new series

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN and Toto Wolff have expressed concerns over Drive to Survive with the hit series days away from its fifth season release. The fly-on-the-wall documentary series follows all 10 teams and provides fans with an insight to the drama that is missed by standard TV coverage.
      Drive to Survive is widely believed to have boosted F1’s popularity among younger audiences
      It has proven to be a huge hit and is often cited as a factor in F1’s popularity boom in recent years.
      But the series is not everyone’s cup of tea, including those at the centre of the drama.
      Verstappen, 25, initially refused to do any talking head interviews despite his boss, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, being one of the series’ main protagonists.
      But the Dutchman has dropped his boycott this year despite the unflattering review he provided ahead of the fourth season’s release previously.
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      He said: “They faked a few rivalries which don’t really exist. So I decided to not be a part of it and did not give any more interviews after that because then there is nothing you can show.
      “I am not really a dramatic show kind of person, I just want facts and real things to happen.
      “The problem is they will always position you in a way they want, so whatever you say, they will try to make you look reckless or trying to make you… whatever fits the story of the series.
      “So I never really liked that. I prefer to just have a one-on-one interview with the person who would like to know me.”
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      Lewis Hamilton’s boss Wolff revealed similar misgivings last year.
      He said: “It’s scary how much we let them in. You hate to see yourself in there. They create a spin to the narrative – they put scenes together that didn’t happen.
      “I guess you’d say as an insider, ‘well that’s different than how it was’. But we’re creating entertainment, and that is a new dimension of entertainment.”
      The most recent series of Drive to Survive followed F1’s most dramatic and explosive title race ever with Hamilton and Verstappen’s rivalry resulting in huge crashes and unprecedented last-lap drama.
      The upcoming series – which is released on February 24 – will review the 2022 season which saw Verstappen dominate, Mercedes struggle and Ferrari unravel. More

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      Wanda Nara reveals incredible career change following stunning football agent’s split from husband & client Mauro Icardi

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      WANDA NARA is becoming a TV star following her split from husband Mauro Icardi.She acted as Icardi’s agent while they were together but the couple went their separate ways in December.
      Wanda Nara is the new presenter on Masterchef ArgentinaCredit: Instagram
      Wanda previously worked on Argentina’s The Masked SingerCredit: Instagram
      Wanda used to be Mauro Icardi’s agent before they splitCredit: Getty

      The model boasts 15.7million Instagram followersCredit: Splash
      Before officially splitting they lived apart with Icardi playing for Galatasaray in Turkey and Wanda acting as a judge on Argentina’s The Masked Singer.
      Now the model is set to continue her career in showbiz by working as a presenter on Masterchef Argentina.
      The news was officially confirmed by Telefe, the channel which hosts the show.
      Wanda also made an announcement on Instagram, writing: “I’m the new presenter of Masterchef Argentina.
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      “I’m so happy to continue to grow at the Channel Family.
      “To all the great team, thank you for trusting me. I can’t wait to start with my colleagues that I admire so much 🧑 🍳.”
      Her 15.7million followers on social media were excited by the news and many wished Wanda congratulations.
      One said: “Love this! I’m going to watch it ❤️”
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      Another added: “Congratulations!!!! Keep growing ❤️”
      A third commented: “That’s the ONLY reason I’m going to watch 😍”
      Wanda recently unwound with a trip to Dubai where she posed in bikinis that left little to the imagination. More

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      Max Verstappen opens up on Netflix U-turn as F1 champ is set to star in Drive to Survive

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      FORMULA ONE champion Max Verstappen decided to appear on Netflix’s Drive to Survive series after holding talks with producers.Verstappen will star in the fifth season, which will be released on February 24 and will focus on the star’s dominant 2022 season.
      Max Verstappen will star on Netflix’s new season Drive to SurviveCredit: AP
      Max Verstappen held talks with Netflix bosses before changing his mindCredit: Reuters
      The Dutch star previously refused to participate in the filming because he claimed it gives a false portrayal of what goes on behind the scenes in F1.
      However, the 25-year-old held talks with the creators and was satisfied with how they addressed his concerns before making his U-turn.
      Verstappen said: “I always wanted to be part of it but said it needs to be a realistic image of how I am.
      “That’s why we needed to talk about it first and they understood my side of it, and I understand in general that when you create a show there needs to be drama and it needs to be exciting.
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      “But I’m a guy who thinks it’s also important that you are portrayed well, and not start to have comments put under different footage, when it didn’t happen like that.
      “So I explained that was my view and that otherwise I didn’t want to be a part of it.
      “They understood, so we’ll see once it comes out what they made of it.
      “But I’m positive, of course, because I know it’s important for Formula 1.
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      “I just focus on my job and I know the media is a part of it. You deal with it and grow up as a person, in racing and in life personally.
      “When that happens, you can probably deal with stuff easier than five or six years ago.”
      The new season will air on Netflix just before the Bahrain Grand Prix, which will open the 2023 season. More

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      Fans all say same thing as Charlton use hilarious South Park clip to announce new transfer signing from Bournemouth

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      FANS have been left impressed after Charlton used a South Park clip to announce their new signing. Gavin Kilkenny has signed on loan from Bournemouth until the end of the season.
      Kilkenny could not get regular game time during his time on loan at StokeCredit: Getty
      South Park characters Stan Marsh (left) and Kyle Broflovski (right) are responsible for one of TV’s most famous catchphrases

      The midfielder was recalled from his loan at Stoke before being sent to the Valley on deadline day.
      And Charlton’s social media team released a short clip from the popular cartoon series South Park to celebrate the deal.
      The 11-second video shows the character of Kenny getting run over by a train while his friends watch on.
      Taking inspiration from the show’s infamous “Oh my God, they killed Kenny” catchphrase, the character of Stan instead says: “Oh my God, they signed Kilkenny.”
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      The line became famous in the early seasons of South Park after the character of Kenny was killed in almost every episode, followed by one of the main characters issuing the phrase.
      Football fans loved the homage to the long-running TV show, which is set to air its 26th season this year.
      One said on Twitter: “What an announcement video.”
      Another said: “Well done admin.”
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      While a third said: “To be fair this is pretty class.”
      Charlton have form for creative announcement videos that draws on popular TV shows.
      Last year the Addicks used Love Island to mark the signing of Mandela Egbo.
      Charlton currently sit in mid-table after new manager Dean Holden managed to spark a turnaround in form.
      With the former Premier League side facing a relegation battle, Holden replaced Ben Garner and won three of his first six league games.
      The run of form means Charlton are now only nine points from the play-offs with 19 games remaining. More

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      Man Utd legend lands brand new Sky show that will see him travel round tourist attractions

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      YOU can always rely on Roy Keane to produce TV gold, so watching him visit UK and Ireland’s tourist attractions should be fun.Cameras are following the former Manchester United captain as he joins fellow Sky Sports pundit and ex-Liverpool footballer Jamie Carragher on Gary Neville’s The Overlap On Tour.
      Roy Keane will join Jamie Carragher on Gary Neville’s The Overlap On TourCredit: Rex
      The trio will be filmed travelling to cities, stopping at tourist hotspots, grassroots clubs and other sites with special meaning to to them in their careers.
      The Sky Max series this summer also features footage from the fan forums where they will be grilled by fan across the UK and Ireland.
      Former United player Gary said: “With Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher for company, we’ve got great live events lined up for London, Liverpool, Manchester and Dublin.”
      Earlier this week, Roy Keane admitted his “embarrassing” fitness levels are the reason why he has turned down legends matches.
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      The Manchester United icon hung up his boots aged 34 back in 2006 after one season with Celtic.
      And on the face of it he has continued to keep himself in good shape more than a decade on from his final match as a player.
      However, Keane has now revealed that he is incredibly unfit and said that he even struggles to run.
      Speaking to Off The Ball, he said: “I’m not fit. I’m far from fit. My fitness levels are actually very, very embarrassing.
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      “Just because I’ve not put on loads of weight doesn’t mean to say I’m fit. I wouldn’t really be able to do any running.
      “Put it this way, I’ve been invited a number of times over the last few years to play legends games or whatever you want to call it.
      “I’d find it really difficult because I wouldn’t be able to get around. Too many injury problems.
      “I try to have a decent diet and I’m obviously weary about putting on too much weight.
      “But I certainly wouldn’t be fit enough to go on any sort of run. I do a small bit of cycling but even that – I’m not exactly Sean Kelly.” More

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      ‘Real and relentless’ – BBC Sport reporter Emma Louise Jones has woken up to vile fan messages every day for YEARS

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      BBC Sport reporter Emma Louise Jones has revealed she faces daily torment from fans sending her vile messages.The TV journalist has become a popular face on TV for her role on Match of the Day X, an offshoot of the popular highlights programme aimed at a younger audience.
      Emma Louise Jones is enjoying a growing career in sports journalism
      The presenter has spoken out about inappropriate behaviour from people online
      But the increased profile has also brought trolls and invading her social media pages.
      Jones has previously shared strange messages fans had sent her way.
      And she has now shared in detail how she feels about the disturbing DMs.
      She said on her Instagram: “I sometimes get told that if I ignore these comments they’ll stop.
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      “That’s not true. These messages have come thick and fast for years and I kept quiet about it. It never stopped.
      “I know we laugh at the vulgarity of them, but there’s also a real issue here with people feeling they can anonymously send explicit messages with zero repercussions.
      “I share them because I want people to understand what I (and so many others) wake up to every, single day. So that people know this stuff is real and relentless.”
      Jones’ post was triggered after she was sent yet another twisted DM.
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      Jones’ career is going from strength to strength and she currently has a role with BBC SportCredit: Instagram / @eljonesuk
      She shared a crude message a fan sent her about her underwear.
      In the past the former Leeds TV presenter has taken to publicly shaming those who send her messages.
      Jones’ 382,000 followers have often enjoyed her brutal putdowns. More

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      BBC broadcaster Jennie Gow gives health update after suffering stroke and says without husband ‘I might not be here now’

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      BBC broadcaster Jennie Gow has provided an update on her health after she suffered a stroke.And the much-loved star revealed “I might not be here now” if it was not for her husband.
      Jennie Gow has provided an update on her health after suffering a strokeCredit: Getty
      Her husband, Jamie Coley, has helped her provide a health update on TwitterCredit: Twitter
      The 45-year-old has become a huge favourite after playing prominent roles in both Netflix’s F1 series Drive to Survive and her commentaries on Extreme E.
      But her career was cast in doubt after she revealed the medical emergency has affected her communication skills when revealing she had suffered a stroke this month.
      Releasing a statement on social media, Gow wrote earlier:””Hi everyone, been quiet the last few weeks, this is because I suffered a serious stroke two weeks ago.
      “My husband is helping me type this, as I’m finding it hard to write and my speech is most affected. I’m desperate to make a full recovery and return to work but it might take some time.
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      “Thank you to the medical teams at Frimley and St George’s and my family and friends who’ve got me through the last fortnight X.”
      Gow continued: “A month ago today I collapsed with a stroke.
      “With a lot of help from the NHS, friends and family we are finding our feet in this post Stroke world.
      “I am having rehab every day (with lots of homework) and we are seeing progress but I can’t tell you how exhausting it is!”
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      Gow then paid tribute to her husband Jamie Coley and her daughter, adding: “A final mention to my daughter and most importantly the husband, @jamiecoley396.
      “Without him, I might not be here now. (Excuse any mistakes – learning the write again is tough) Thanks for your support!!”
      A host of well-wishes quickly arrived in the replies to her update.
      Fellow BBC broadcaster Sonali Shah wrote: “Oh Jenny – sending you love and strength for your recovery.”
      Presenter Nicola Hume: “One day at a time. Sending you lots of love xx.”
      While racing driver Alice Powell wrote: “Keep strong hun, you can do this.”
      Many stroke victims suffer from Aphasia and it affects their ability to speak and sometimes their ability to understand what others are saying.
      However, it is possible to recover through the help of speech and language therapy.
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      Gow, who celebrated a decade of working in F1 last year, has become one of the most popular voices over recent years.
      Prior to her exploits covering F1, she led BBC’s MotoGP coverage and filled in for Natalie Pinkham on Radio 5 Live. More

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      ‘My boobs are real’ – Cheeky fan flashes breast tattoo celebrating Hearts’ cup final win to shocked Italian TV host

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      A CHEEKY Hearts fan gave an Italian TV host a massive scare as she attempted to show off a “boobs” tattoo live on air. Following Hearts 3-0 thrashing of Hibernian in the Scottish Cup on Sunday, one fan couldn’t help but show off a tatt paying homage to the 2012 final when Hearts thrashed Hibs 5-1.
      A Hearts fan approached Tancredi Palmeri during a transfer piece of Italian TVCredit: @tvdellosport
      The fan wanted to show off a tattoo paying homage to the club’s Scottish Cup win in 2012Credit: @tvdellosport
      Which left Palmeri in a panic for a couple of momentsCredit: @tvdellosport
      Afterwards, she gestured the 5-1 resultCredit: @tvdellosport
      A close up of the tattooCredit: Twitter/@lodge_natasha
      However, the location of the tattoo left journalist Tancredi Palmeri panicking as he thought he would suddenly become involved in an x-rated broadcast.
      The pair of Scottish footie fans gatecrashed his transfer piece on SportItalia, with Palmeri striking a conversation with the Hearts fan, named Natasha, and her Hibs supporting partner – who were visiting Milan.
      The trio tried to strike up a conversation about her stilettos, but the Hearts fan was only interested in reminding everyone of the 2012 result, revealing a tattoo on her chest.
      The hilarious exchange saw Natasha ask Palmeri: “Do you know Heart of Midlothian?”
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      The Hibs fan desperately tried to stop any wardrobe malfunctions as he said: “No, no, no,” but Palmeri in his innocence to what she meant responded: “Yes we do.”
      But he soon realised his mistake as he swiftly moved to ensure there were no mishaps by covering the area with his hand and yelling “no” a number of times in a panicked tone.
      Taking to Twitter after the hilarious exchange, Palmeri shared the vid and said: “When a blondie heavy Hearts of Midlothian fan storms into your transfer window live hit and wants to show to whole Italy her pride against Hibernians from the bottom of her heart.
      “I’d say from the bottom of her boobs.”
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      Following the first incident, it was then repeated moments later as she tried to show off her chest ink again, with Palmeri once again imploring her to “wait a second, please, wait, wait”.
      The Hearts fan then gestured to the 5-1 score with her hands, with Palmeri explaining that his alarm caused him to forget her name.
      Natasha then responded: “I totally understand. My boobs are real!”
      However, the pair all smiles as they took a selfie together afterwards.
      Natasha, whose last name is Lodge, took to Twitter to add some detail to the eventful night.
      She joked: “Was only having a steak dinner and took it too far 😂”
      She added: “We [the couple a Tancredi] only went for a meal.
      “Heard the boy outside talking about Edinburgh so ran over and this was it.
      “There’s no second interview apart from we took him for a drink and Hibs are bottom of the table 😬.”
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      The trio went out for a drink after the hilarious exchangeCredit: @lodge_natasha More