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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Hillwalkers stunned after oil worker climbs Ben Nevis in Lord of the Rings armour
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SCOTTISH oil worker stunned his gym pals when he scaled Ben Nevis in full Lord of the Rings armour. Middle Earth megafan Jamie O'Connell, 35, was meeting with his group from Tough Cookie Fitness to climb to the UK's highest point in May. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Lord of the Rings megafan Jamie O'Connell climbed Ben Nevis in full Gondor armour Credit: Instagram 4 He recreated an iconic scene from the movies at the summit Credit: Instagram 4 He has been a fan since the first film was released in 2001 Credit: Instagram 4 His fellow hikers couldn't believe what they were seeing Credit: Instagram While most of his pals opted for the traditional hiking gear of waterproofs and boots he decided to break out his unique look. He made the full armour from the fictional nation of Gondor, which features in the fantasy series. The Fort William offshore worker shared pics on social media of him scaling the hill in the Gondorian getup, and even posing with signs pointing to the summit. He told The Scottish Sun: 'I don't know why I did it just thought, yeah this is something I wanted to do for a laugh. 'The guys in the gym are used to me now, I'm always making Instagram videos when I'm doing a workout, I've even come in dressed an an orc once. Stomping around like an orc is a good way to get the cardio going." Jamie's metallic ensemble featured chain mail. long metal plates covering his torso, shoulders and the side of his legs, iron gauntlets on his wrists and even a HELMET. He even recreated a scene from the films by lighting a red flare on the summit and bellowing: "The beacons are lit, Gondor calls for aid!" Despite the difficulties of scaling the mountain dressed for a quest, Jamie reckons it was worth it just to see people's reactions. He added: "I'm not going to lie, I didn't enjoy it at the time, but now I can laugh at it. "There were points where I was wanting to turn back, but I was almost halfway there. so I went, ah nah, we'll just see it through. "It definitely wasn't an enjoyable experience but the reactions I got from people made it all worth it." Man braves Storm Eowyn winds in Scots town while dressed as a KNIGHT He added: "It was a really busy day, there must have been around 500 people on the mountain that day. "Almost everyone who walked past stopped to say something about it or make a comment or have a bit of a laugh. "I've also had people message me on social media to say they met me on the mountain and they were glad they weren't actually hallucinating!" Jamie has been a Lord of the Rings fan since the films were first released nearly 25 years ago, and has created his own armour sets from the wildly popular films. He spent around £500 creating the Gondor armour, which is one of six sets he has made over the years, and wears them to Comic-Con conventions when he meets the actors who wore them in the movies. He said: "It was a custom-made job, because I go to Comic-Cons and stuff like that. "Depending on which guests from the Lord of the Rings are there, I'll kind of try and match which costume I'd wear to go and meet them. "If I went to meet Bernard Hill or something like that, I'd wear a Theoden armour but if I went to meet Billy Boyd, another Scottish actor, I'd wear the Gondor armour." Jamie added: "A famous line from the film which has since become a meme is 'one does not simply walk into Mordor'. "But I suppose in my case, one does not simply climb Ben Nevis, I'll do it in Gondor armour."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Megan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly Reveal Their Newborn Daughter's Name — & It's Both Poetic & Edgy
With an actress and poet for a mom and a rockstar for a dad — who've admitted to drinking each other's blood — it's no surprise that Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's newborn daughter has an interesting name. The world has been anxiously awaiting to hear what moniker the exes gave their daughter, and now they've finally revealed it. Trust us: it was worth the wait! Baby Fox-Baker's official name is Saga Blade! 'Saga Blade Fox-Baker ❤️🔥 thank you for the ultimate gift @meganfox,' MGK (born Colson Baker) wrote on Instagram today. He shared a video of himself playing the ukulele and bouncing his little girl in her bouncy seat as she giggles and coos at her dad. More from SheKnows Drew Scott & Linda Phan's Adorable New Videos of Parker & Piper Give Fans an Intimate Glimpse Into Their Sweet Family Time Saga is such a cool literary name, which means a detailed account of events about heroic deeds. Think: Lord of the Rings saga. It's definitely a name that predicts a lot of epic adventures, drama, and happily ever afters in her life. The middle name, Blade, is edgy and fierce. This name literally translates to 'wealthy glory' and brings to mind a strong and sharp sword. (Something you would definitely need on a saga.) It's also the name of the half-vampire, half man from the late '90s tv series Blade. Could this be a reference to her parents' one-time pastime? Either way, we are obsessed with this unique name! Saga Blade was born on March 27, which MGK revealed with a post on Instagram. 'she's finally here!! our little celestial seed 🥹💓♈️♓️♊️,' he wrote. Later, he shared an update on his Instagram story to clarify that was a cute nickname and not her actual name. 'Wait guys … her name isn't 'Celestial Seed,'' he wrote with a laughing emoji. This baby is Fox's first daughter (MGK shares daughter Casie, 15, with ex Emma Cannon). She also shares sons Noah, 12, Bodhi, 11, and Journey, 8, with ex Brian Austin Green. Green's wife Sharna Burgess, with whom he shares son Zane, 3, recently shared that Zane loves the new baby. 'Of course he's met her — that's his baby sister,' Burgess told PEOPLE earlier this month. 'They're deeply in love. She is the absolute cutest thing, and it's really beautiful.' It's nice to see the blended family is doing well and embracing baby Saga with open arms! Before you go, check out the . Best of SheKnows Celebrity Parents Who Are So Proud of Their LGBTQ Kids Recent Baby & Toddler Product Recalls Every Parent and Caregiver Should Know About These Podcasts for Parents of Teens Will Make You Feel Seen
NZ Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
New Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum film will be shot in NZ, set for 2027 release
Middle-earth is returning to its original home, with Warner Bros confirming the next Lord of the Rings film will be shot in New Zealand. Announced by the studio last year, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum will enter cinemas in just over two years and has an
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Carol Vorderman shares ruthless 'competitive' streak as new show kicks off
Tackling thrilling puzzles in Celebrity Puzzling, Carol Vorderman revealed she tried to be a good sport - but her competitive nature eventually caught up with her. She's famous for her quick mathematical brain, but that didn't stop Carol Vorderman 's competitive streak coming out in Celebrity Puzzling. 'At first, I thought I'd be very gracious and allow my fellow guests to answer the question so the world can see how clever they are,' she says, 'But after about half an hour, the genteel lady aspect went out of the window. I'm very competitive.' It didn't go unnoticed by host Jeremy Vine, who fronts the eight-part series. 'During the final round, Memory Bank, Carol had a technique that I'm still trying to work out,' he says, 'But the look of concentration she had - it was like Roger Federer, a laser!' In this brand new Channel 5 show, Jeremy plays quizmaster and referee as team captains Carol Vorderman and Sally Lindsay take on mind-bending mental challenges alongside a rotating cast of celebrity guests. Each episode sees a fresh pair of famous faces join the fray - Gareth Malone and Ore Oduba start us off, with Scarlett Moffatt, Stephen Bailey, Melvin Odoom, Miles Jupp, Dom Joly and more queuing up to flex their grey matter. Jeremy says he often found himself 'constantly' itching to join in. 'I didn't always have the answers,' he says, 'But I quickly realised that, as the quiz master, you feel locked out. You can't shout the answer out. That's the price you pay for watching these competitors do battle.' Some of the guests surprised even him. 'I knew Shaun Williamson would be nervous about it,' he says, 'It's not his usual territory. But I could see he knew stuff and was having a good time.' He was particularly interested in watching goalie David James take on the challenge. 'Sportspeople's brains just work differently. It was enjoyable to watch.' The show's six-round structure keeps things lively, but one segment in particular gave Carol a headache: Cinema Cypher, where film titles are hidden behind a string of symbols. 'I found it hard because I had to go backwards,' she says, 'I'm absolutely rubbish with movie titles. I know The Godfather series, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars but I couldn't tell you what their names are, though I've probably seen all of those multiple times.' She came unstuck when trying to work out School of Rock. 'When the clue said it was a Jack Black film, I thought of all the movies I knew and tried to make them fit,' she admits. 'I forced it rather than trying to work it out. I didn't know the movie title.' But she revelled in the challenge. 'That's the worst thing I did but I really enjoyed trying to work it out,' she says. For Carol, however, the biggest novelty wasn't the puzzles - it was being a captain. 'I can't remember ever being a team captain before and I really enjoyed it." 'This was interesting because I was with Scarlett Morfatt on one show and then Paul Sinha another show. In terms of general knowledge, that's vast - Paul is one of the top quizzers in the country!' But what makes the show shine is its clever tailoring: questions are curated for the guests' strengths. 'The questions were totally geared to those celebs,' says Carol, 'I didn't know pop bands but Scarlett did. It was brilliantly done.' Her long-standing friendship with Sally Lindsay added an extra layer of warmth to filming. 'Sally is just a joy,' she says, 'She's actually one of my best friends so it was a joy to be with her even though the way our brains work is different. We're both Northern, feisty women and we like a laugh. So I loved being in that studio.' Carol's lifelong love of puzzles runs deep. 'I've always loved puzzles. When I was a child, I used to buy old maths books,' she remembers. 'They were my puzzles. I would sit at home with my pencil and go against the clock. Chess is one of the big ones.' That passion led her to hosting the 1993 world chess match between Garry Kasparov and Nigel Short. It was the Kremlin's first ever commercial event - a speed chess championship. These days, she's a devoted Sudoku fan, happily losing herself in grids during long train rides back to Bristol from filming. Jeremy's relationship with puzzles is equally personal. 'My dad, who died about six years ago, was a big fan of Carol's,' he says, 'He was a mathematician and he spent his life in higher education and he was obsessed with one thing which was aligning the prime numbers, only divisible by one. He spent half a century with notepads trying to work it out. That's my memory of holidays - my dad sitting with a pad and a pencil, trying to work it out this living secret.' Celebrity Puzzling is, at its heart, a show about connection. There's rivalry, bursts of laughter and moments of real camaraderie that make it a joy to watch. So grab a cuppa, fluff the cushions and settle in - Celebrity Puzzling invites you to switch off the chaos and stretch your brain.
Metro
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom ‘pretty much done' as split rumours swirl
Katy Perry may have taken a brief trip to outer space, but it seems her marriage to Orlando Bloom isn't written in the stars, after all. The couple, who have been engaged since 2019 and share a daughter, Daisy Dove, are reportedly facing increasing strain in their relationship. One source told People that the relationship has been deteriorating for some time and 'isn't looking good.' They added, 'They're pretty much done,' and suggested reconciliation may not be likely. The news comes as Perry, 40, is fully immersed in her Lifetimes world tour, currently performing in Australia. A second source told the publication that the singer is focused on her comeback and giving fans 'the best show,' describing her as happy and enjoying time with her daughter while sightseeing between performances. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Meanwhile, Bloom, 48, is reportedly in a different phase of life, with the couple said to be misaligned in terms of priorities and lifestyle. However, the Lord of the Rings actor was in the crowd to support Perry during her 6-minute space flight in April, along with their daughter. Appearing in brief moments on screen during the coverage of the lunch, Daisy could be seen wearing a silver astronaut costume as she watched the spacecraft along with her father. Perry recently made a public reference to Bloom during a May concert, joking with a fan in the audience, 'If you keep on DM'ing my man, I'm going to have you removed.' In a video shared on social media, Katy is seen telling the man: 'Cute grin. I know why you're here.' Another fan in the crowd jumps in and tells Katy to 'get his a**'. 'Listen, if you keep DM'ing my man… Oh, Kyle? I know, I know. You've been doing it for months, ever since the [Play] residency,' she continued. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'You didn't come to see me play. 'If you keep on DM'ing my man, I'm going to have you removed. Seriously, get your own life.' More Trending After the fan attempted to hand her something, she added: 'I don't want it. I'm his. I said I'm his. Stay the f*** away.' The comment came as she introduced the song I'm His, He's Mine, suggesting that at least publicly, the relationship was still being acknowledged. The couple welcomed their daughter in 2020, a year after getting engaged. Despite the possible tension, both reportedly continue to share parenting duties, with Daisy accompanying Perry on tour. Perry recently sold out multiple shows in Mexico and Australia, adding extra dates due to demand. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Justin Bieber posts photos of son with explicit caption as fan worry grows MORE: 50 Cent launches scathing attack on Bianca Censori after Kanye's Diddy trial appearance MORE: Britney Spears deletes her Instagram after most bizarre rant yet
