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      Cheating Jermain Defoe at centre of new love riddle – over a wedding planner

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      CHEATING Jermain Defoe is at the ­centre of a new love ­riddle — over a ­wedding planner.We told last year how the former Spurs and England striker left his wife Donna Tierney, 40, less than six months after their £200,000 OK! magazine wedding.
      Wedding planner Paige Bethany Mallabourn-Edmondson has been linked to Jermain Defoe
      Jermain and his wife Donna Tierney split in December 2022Credit: instagram
      He then quickly took up with lover Alisha LeMay, 31, who had been a guest at the ceremony.
      Defoe, 40, set up home with the blonde Instagram influencer.
      But he has now been linked to wedding planner Paige Bethany Mallabourn-Edmondson, from Accrington, Lancs.
      Yesterday, Paige’s mum told The Sun on Sunday: “Yes, they are in a relationship together.”
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      Brunette Paige, 28, is a wedding co-ordinator at the luxury five-star Crow Wood Hotel and Spa in Burnley, Lancs.
      She features on their YouTube channel talking about how much she enjoys her job helping couples to cement their love for each other as they wed.
      It is not known how or when she met Jermain but a source said: “Paige has been talking about seeing him for a few weeks now. She seems very happy and relaxed about it all.”
      In June last year, he happily smiled for the cameras alongside beautician Donna Tierney after the couple wed in front of 360 guests at Cliveden House — which featured on the cover of OK! magazine.
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      They went on honeymoon to the Maldives, with Defoe telling magazine readers: “She’s the person I want to spend my life with.”
      But soon afterwards he appeared to have had a change of heart as The Sun on Sunday told how he began pestering a nurse for sex just a month after getting hitched.
      And Defoe also started chatting up another woman on Instagram – asking her to meet up.
      He and Donna split in December, less than six months after getting married, and officially separated earlier this year.
      We told how there was a mystery over whether their marriage was legal as the local register office said they had no record of it.
      The former striker then found love with influencer Alisha who had been at the wedding.
      And in May this year we revealed the pair had moved in together at a £3million five-bedroom mansion in Herts.
      At the time, a source said: “Jermain isn’t one to take things slowly so this move won’t come as a surprise.”
      The source added: “Jermain and Alisha are loving life together.”
      Last month, Alisha posted pictures of her and Jermain on her Instagram page, including one taken on June 4 from a box at Spurs’ stadium captioned, “Dangerously in love”.
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      Jermain also played for West Ham, Bournemouth, Portsmouth, Sunderland and Glasgow Rangers and won 57 England caps, scoring 20 international goals.
      He is well known for his charity work and was awarded an OBE in 2018.
      The former England ace took up with Alisha LeMay after his relationship with Donna endedCredit: UniquePictures.co.uk
      Defoe won 57 caps for the Three LionsCredit: The FA – Getty Images More

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      Premier League’s biggest meat eaters revealed – where does your club rank?

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      NEWCASTLE United fans are the most likely in the Premier League to be meat eaters, a poll reveals.A poll of 2,000 footy fans – 100 from each of the 20 Prem teams – found that 92% were meat eaters.
      Newcastle United fans are the biggest meat lovers in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      97% of the Toon Army are carnivoresCredit: PA
      Some 97 per cent of the Toon Army are carnivores, a survey of the top tier teams’ supporters says.
      Spurs, Brighton, Crystal Palace and Liverpool devotees were next keenest on 95 per cent.
      West Ham fans had the smallest proportion of meat-eaters at 87 per cent, said plant-based food firm Future Farm’s poll of 100 from each Prem side.
      Newcastle supporter Richard Pollard, 34, said: “I went veggie last year as my partner’s one and she’s been on at me. I’ve not fallen off the meat wagon yet, but I do crave a bacon sandwich.”
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      “I’d better stop, I’m torturing myself.”
      Future Farm claimed carnivores were “on their way out” and being veggie was “becoming the new normal”.
      The poll comes after we told this week how Toon superfan James Longworth, 40, turned his loo into a mini St James’ Park.
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      I’m a Newcastle United superfan – so I transformed my toilet into a mini St James Park

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      A NEWCASTLE United fan is so potty about the Toon he turned his loo into a mini St James’ Park.James Longworth, 40, created his very own bog on the Tyne while his wife Tarin was away on a spa weekend.
      Newcastle United fanatic James Longworth has decorated his downstairs toilet like St James ParkCredit: Glen Minikin
      The dad of three has kitted the room out with a Lego copy of the Newcastle United badge above his toilet rollCredit: Glen Minikin
      The dad of three said: “She asked if I could paint the bathroom while she was away so I said ‘sure, how do you want it?’
      “She replied, ‘It’s up to you — just nothing too loud’. I then had this spur-of-the-moment idea.”
      Touches include a £200 mural of stadium St James’ Park, black and white stripes on the other walls and artificial grass on the floor.
      And whenever the door opens, Local Hero plays — the music the team walks out to at home games.
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      Delivery driver James, who lives in Burnley, added: “We used to go to a lot of matches but it’s hard to get tickets now. So if I can’t go to St James’ Park I thought I would bring St James’ Park to me.”
      Tarin, 33, was shocked at first — especially at the artificial grass.
      She said: “We all know that boys don’t always hit the target. So how am I supposed to mop the floor when he has turned it into a football pitch with artificial grass?
      “I do like it now — it’s quirky and a real talking point.”
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      James decorated the bathroom while his wife Tarin was awayCredit: Glen Minikin
      Despite his love for The Toon, James lives in Burnley and can’t get to many gamesCredit: Glen Minikin
      The bathroom features artificial turfCredit: Glen Minikin
      This is what James bathroom looked like before More

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      7ft Basketballer Mamadou N’Diaye towers above fellow athletes — even Erling Haaland

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      BASKETBALLER Mamadou N’Diaye is a towering influence on his fellow athletes — even Erling Haaland.Senegalese N’Diaye, who is 7ft, dwarfed the Norwegian striker who, at 6ft 4ins, is used to looking down on his Manchester City pals.
      Basketball star Mamadou N’Diaye, who is 7ft, dwarfed the Norwegian striker Erling Haaland who, at 6ft 4ins, and City team-mates Ederson and Bernardo Silva
      In another snap, N’Diaye appears as tall as an old telephone box — which are traditionally 8ft 3insCredit: INSTAGRAM/Mamadou Ndiaye
      The star on the basketball courtCredit: Getty
      Goalkeeper Ederson just reached N’Diaye’s bicep — but Bernardo Silva barely made it past his chest.
      N’Diaye met with the City squad after their 3-1 win at West Ham on Saturday.
      He captioned the hilarious snap: “Thanks to @westham @erling.haaland & @bernardocarvalhosilva”.
      One fan commented: “Haaland ain’t supposed to look that tiny” while another joked “I thought Haaland was huge but…”
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      In another snap, N’Diaye appears as tall as an old telephone box — which are traditionally 8ft 3ins.
      The height difference was between N’Diaye and a fellow sportsman was illustrated when F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda, who measures in at 5ft 3in, posed with the basketballer. More

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      David Beckham models golden glasses as he poses in retro snaps for his new eyewear range

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      DAVID Beckham swaps his Golden Balls for golden glasses as he promotes his new eyewear range.The former footballer sported the gold DB 1133 spectacles — as he feasted his eyes on a leather-bound book.
      David Beckham models golden glasses as he promotes his new eyewear rangeCredit: CLM AGENCY/MATTHEW BROOKES
      Becks, 48, also posed in a pair of black retro DB 7105 rims to look through a vintage cameraCredit: CLM AGENCY/MATTHEW BROOKES
      But Becks, 48, preferred a pair of black retro DB 7105 rims to look through a vintage camera.
      The sultry shoot is to promote the Fall/Winter 2023 line of Eyewear by David Beckham.
      Becks said he was proud of his collection, adding: “We’ve pushed the boundaries with new styles inspired by retro shapes.”
      Beckham’s eyewear, made in partnership with Italian brand Safilo Group, are available in select stores from next month.
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      We previously revealed how Beckham has teased a new Netflix documentary about his personal life and football career.
      The four-part series, which is set to be released on October 4, explores some of the 48-year-old’s most iconic on-pitch moments.
      It also touches on his relationship with his wife, Victoria, and how they met up in car parks in the early stages of their relationship, as well as the couple’s family.
      Unveiling the trailer for the documentary, titled ‘BECKHAM’, on Instagram, the former midfielder said: “Ten years since I retired from playing football I’m proud to share the first trailer for BECKHAM, my Netflix documentary series.
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      “I’m so grateful to Fisher Stevens for his partnership over the past two years to bring this project to life.
      “Many hours of conversations, many stories I’ve never told and many people from my life and career sharing their memories. I can’t wait for you all to see it.” More

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      David Beckham does a jig with wife Victoria in Netflix trailer for new documentary about his life and career

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      DAVID Beckham is filmed doing a jig with wife Victoria in a trailer for a new Netflix documentary.The four-part series, Beckham, focuses on his life and career.
      David and Victoria Beckham are set to star in a Netflix documentary about his career
      The footie hero, 48, claims he was “drowning” when his fame soared and his England career briefly faltered in the late Nineties.
      He adds that he “felt vulnerable and alone”.
      David also talks of when Sir Alex Ferguson kicked a boot at him which cut his head open — and reveals he went for the Manchester United manager.
      But Fergie is still seen praising him saying: “There was something inside him — that determination.”
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      Beckham is set to launch on October 4.
      A key moment sees David, 48, go back to 1998 when he received a red card during the World Cup and was blamed for England’s defeat in a crucial match against arch rivals Argentina.
      In the trailer a haunted looking David says: “I don’t think I’ve ever talked about it, just because I can’t.
      “I wasn’t eating, I wasn’t sleeping. It took a toll on me that I never even knew myself.”
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      Spice Girl Posh is then seen talking about the pressures that being in the spotlight has brought to the couple and their four children over the years.
      She says: “It’s really entertaining when the circus comes to town, right? Unless you’re in it…but he just kept going.”
      Becks adds: “I don’t give up easy. I don’t give up.”
      Posh, who met David in 1997 after the Spice Girls attended a Manchester United match at his suggestion, recalled when they started their relationship.
      She says: “My manager kept saying: try and keep it under wraps so we would always meet in car parks – and that’s not as seedy as it sounds.”
      David is seen adding: “Classy”
      That only intensified the attention on him, but he says: “My life had become something different. It definitely didn’t change me.”
      But the trailer quickly cuts to Sir Alex who says: “It changed there’s no doubt about that.”
      David’s former idol turned foe is still seen praising him saying: “There was something inside him – that determination.”
      David’s mum, Sandra, is seen commenting on how his modelling and ad campaigns became a potential distraction, she says: “We were worried that he’d lose all what he’d worked for, cause football come first and all of a sudden it wasn’t.”
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      His dad, Ted, also talks about how he didn’t shower praise on his son because he thought it might not encourage him enough.
      He says: “If I told him how good he was, then he’s got nothing to work at.”
      The four-part documentary explores David’s rise to fame
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      England football legend working on warts-and-all documentary

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      FORMER England star Wayne Rooney is making a sequel to his sensational Prime Video documentary after it netted a big following last year.The show, simply called Rooney, was a warts-and-all look at his professional and private life — and the follow-up promises to be just as indepth.
      Wayne Rooney is making a sequel to his sensational Prime Video documentaryCredit: Getty
      The doc will focus on Wayne’s attempts to develop his career as a manager in the US, pictured with wife ColeenCredit: Splash
      Only this time the programme, which has yet to get a working title, will focus more on Wayne’s attempts to develop his career as a football manager in the US.
      A TV insider said: “It is in the very early stages of development but, given how big the first show was, there’s a real appetite for more.
      “There’s continued interest, not just in Wayne but his entire family, particularly after the epic Wagatha legal battle which saw wife Coleen Rooney centre stage for a change.
      “It’s not certain which channel or streaming service would air the show, but Prime Video would be the obvious choice as they aired the first profile.”
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      Disney+ will imminently release Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story, focusing on her courtroom battle with Rebekah Vardy last year.
      But there’s unlikely to be any clash between shows as Wayne’s film probably won’t drop until at least 2024.
      There’s certainly plenty to explore thanks to his move Stateside, where he became manager of DC United in Washington DC last year.
      The programme is being developed by top production company Lorton, which made Prime Video’s Rooney and is behind Coleen’s documentary too.
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      It produced We Are Newcastle United and backed Boom! Boom!: The World VS Boris Becker. Prime Video and Lorton declined to comment.
      Shirley: Angie’s my girl
      STRICTLY head judge Shirley Ballas has a clear favourite – news anchor and TV host Angela Rippon.
      She said: “I’m really looking forward to fan-girling over Angela! She announced me during the UK championships many times during my competitive career so her voice brings fond memories.”
      Her fellow judges are equally excited about the BBC One series, which continues on Saturday at 6.15pm.
      Anton Du Beke said: “To have been part of a show that is part of the fabric of British consciousness – and the world’s – blows my mind.”
      Craig Revel Horwood said: “Strictly embraces everybody and it has won the hearts and minds of so many.”
      Motsi Mabuse agreed: “It’s such a special time of the year when Strictly starts.

      AL MURRAY leaves the Pub Landlord at the door to host a Sky ­History series.
      The comic – known for playing the stereotype of a xenophobic Brit – puts the Empire, from Jamaica to Australia, in the spotlight in Al Murray: Why Does Everyone Hate the British Empire?
      It airs from October 23.

      Daisy is royally stumped
      THIS Country’s Daisy May Cooper has revealed she met Royalty – with hilarious results.
      While working as a shop assistant, she served Princess Anne.
      Daisy May Cooper revealed she met Royalty – with hilarious resultsCredit: Getty
      Daisy – who this year was rumoured to be in talks to join the Bond franchise as spy chief M – revealed: “I’ve met Princess Anne but I didn’t know it was Princess Anne . . .  She was buying towels.
      Daisy continued, on tonight’s Never Mind The Buzzcocks, on Sky Max: “I was working in House of Fraser and we had a manager who used to say, ‘You’ve got to push House of Fraser cards on people’.
      “So Princess Anne came up and I said ‘would you like a Fraser card? I just need to take a few details like your bank details and mum’s maiden name’.”
      Think of the points you would rack up furnishing Buckingham Palace.

      STRICTLY champ Hamza Yassin is back to the day job after a final dancefloor outing at last weekend’s launch.
      The wildlife presenter’s one-off special Hamza: Strictly Birds Of Prey airs this Sunday on BBC1 at 7pm.
      He said: “Birds of prey are powerful, majestic, beautiful, intelligent.”

      RNID hail Tasha in Bake Off
      CAMPAIGNERS have praised the Great British Bake Off for welcoming its first deaf contestant.
      Tasha Stones, 27, a participation officer from Bristol, was joined by her sign language interpreter in the famous tent for the 14th series, which starts next Tuesday.
      Tasha Stones is the Great British Bake Off’s first deaf contestantCredit: PA
      Judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith revealed they had learned sign language for the Channel 4 show.
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      Now the Royal National Institute for Deaf People says it is “very excited” that millions of viewers will get a taste of “rich and beautiful” British Sign Language (BSL).
      Teri Devine of the charity, said: “We hope this season of Bake Off will raise the profile of BSL, and that Tasha’s presence encourages everyone to learn some basic BSL so everyone is included.” More

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      Jack Grealish’s girlfriend Sasha Attwood stuns in white bodysuit and knee-high boots for huge modelling deal

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      FOOTIE Wag Sasha Attwood is Very excited about her biggest ever modelling deal.The influencer, 27, posed in a white bodysuit and knee-high leather boots as the new face of Very.
      Sasha Atwood posed in a white bodysuit and knee-high leather boots as the new face of Very
      Sasha is dating footballer Jack Grealish
      Posting on Instagram about her team-up with the online fashion retailer, she reckoned: “Excited to share this cozy collab I’ve been working on.”
      Sasha’s Man City star boyfriend Jack Grealish, 28, is the face of Gucci.
      The power couple have been dubbed the new Posh and Becks by pals.
      The model has more than 176,000 followers on Instagram. and is also part of the YouTube community under the name Sasha Rebecca.
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      She has over 46,000 subscribers on the video content platform.
      Sasha and Jack have been together since they were 16.
      They met while attending St Peter’s Roman Catholic Secondary School in Solihull, West Midlands.
      She was scouted by a modelling agent at just 13 while out on a shopping trip with her mum in Birmingham.
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      The blonde model is represented by Industry Model Management and has modelled for a number of high profile labels, including Loreal and Lounge Underwear.
      She was confirmed as the new face of online clothing store Boohoo in 2021. More