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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Sam Thompson and Louis Tomlinson put on united front for Soccer Aid after peace dinner to smooth Zara McDermott tensions
LOVE rivals Sam Thompson and Louis Tomlinson were pictured together tonight ahead of Soccer Aid. It followed a Advertisement Read The Sun's Soccer Aid live blog here 4 Sam Thompson and Louis Tomlinson in the Soccer Aid hotel ahead of the game Credit: BackGrid 4 Sam and Louis had dinner together during a team bonding session to ease any tension between them Credit: Getty Sam split from Zara, who is now in a relationship with Louis, just before Christmas after five years together. The pair had already Both men looked relaxed this evening as they milled around their hotel with fellow squad members. Advertisement READ MORE ON SOCCER AID Dressed in matching suits, Louis stood beside hockey ace Sam Quek, while Sam was near to England XI manager Wayne Rooney. We exclusively revealed last night how the ex-One Direction star and I'm A Celeb winner are determined to put any awkwardness over Zara behind them. Their dinner included some teammates and took place at Champneys spa in Tring, Herts, where they have been training for the match at Old Trafford. A source said: 'There is no beef between the pair and they're both going to ensure their love lives don't distract from such a big charity spectacle. Advertisement Most read in News TV "They are fully aware that their every move is being scrutinised and they've broken bread with their teammates, so it'll be smooth sailing on the day.' Zara has already ruled herself out of attending the star-studded match. Sam Thompson breaks silence on injury that forced him out of Soccer Aid and says he had to be 'carried' to physio room He said: 'I did a small talk in front of everyone, which was terrifying, and I maintain I think it's the most important thing I've done in my 32 years of life. Advertisement 'I really do believe that. Getting to go to Guatemala to see what UNICEF do on the ground is just life-changing.' Sam suffered injuries during his 260-mile running and cycling trek between London and Manchester, in aid of UNICEF, ahead of the match. He explained: 'I'm now part of the coaching team, so I'm going to be on the sidelines along with Vicky McLure and also Tyson Fury, and I'm going to be putting my two pence in. "But I will still get to be part of it all.' Advertisement 4 Louis greets fans outside the team hotel Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 Sam and Zara split before Christmas Credit: Instagram
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Sam Thompson and Louis Tomlinson put on united front for Soccer Aid after peace dinner to smooth Zara McDermott tensions
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE rivals Sam Thompson and Louis Tomlinson were pictured together tonight ahead of Soccer Aid. It followed a peace dinner to clear the air over their mutual connection to Zara McDermott. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up Read The Sun's Soccer Aid live blog here 4 Sam Thompson and Louis Tomlinson in the Soccer Aid hotel ahead of the game Credit: BackGrid 4 Sam and Louis had dinner together during a team bonding session to ease any tension between them Credit: Getty Sam split from Zara, who is now in a relationship with Louis, just before Christmas after five years together. The pair had already crossed paths on the training pitch last week, prior to Sam pulling out of tonight's game due to injury. Both men looked relaxed this evening as they milled around their hotel with fellow squad members. READ MORE ON SOCCER AID 'I heard it go' Tony Bellew forced off with nasty injury just five minutes into Soccer Aid Dressed in matching suits, Louis stood beside hockey ace Sam Quek, while Sam was near to England XI manager Wayne Rooney. We exclusively revealed last night how the ex-One Direction star and I'm A Celeb winner are determined to put any awkwardness over Zara behind them. Their dinner included some teammates and took place at Champneys spa in Tring, Herts, where they have been training for the match at Old Trafford. A source said: 'There is no beef between the pair and they're both going to ensure their love lives don't distract from such a big charity spectacle. "They are fully aware that their every move is being scrutinised and they've broken bread with their teammates, so it'll be smooth sailing on the day.' Zara has already ruled herself out of attending the star-studded match. Sam presented a video of his charity work in Guatemala to both sets of players, something he found much more nerve-racking than meeting Louis. Sam Thompson breaks silence on injury that forced him out of Soccer Aid and says he had to be 'carried' to physio room He said: 'I did a small talk in front of everyone, which was terrifying, and I maintain I think it's the most important thing I've done in my 32 years of life. 'I really do believe that. Getting to go to Guatemala to see what UNICEF do on the ground is just life-changing.' Sam suffered injuries during his 260-mile running and cycling trek between London and Manchester, in aid of UNICEF, ahead of the match. He explained: 'I'm now part of the coaching team, so I'm going to be on the sidelines along with Vicky McLure and also Tyson Fury, and I'm going to be putting my two pence in. "But I will still get to be part of it all.' 4 Louis greets fans outside the team hotel Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Soccer Aid teases Robbie Williams' pitch return for first time in nine years with major clue
ROBBIE Williams looks set to return to the Soccer Aid pitch for the first time in nine years. The star-studded charity event, which is in aid of Unicef, takes place tonight with England once again going head to head with a Rest of the World XI. Read The Sun's live Soccer Aid blog here 3 Robbie Williams could be back on the Soccer Aid pitch tonight Credit: Rex Features 3 His shirt is hanging up in the Old Trafford changing room Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Ahead of kick-off, an England shirt with 'Williams' and the number 3 on the back was pictured in the Old Trafford changing room suggesting the pop star will play a part in the match. This comes after Robbie's name was omitted from the official list of players on the Soccer Aid site. There's also been no mention of the 51-year-old playing a role in the game in the build-up. READ MORE ON SOCCER AID The singer wrapped up the UK leg of his Britpop tour last night in Bath and now has four days until he's due to perform in Copenhagen, Denmark . Footy fan Robbie co-created the huge sporting spectacle with his close pal Jonathan Wilkes. The first one took place in 2006. Since then, it's got bigger and bigger and has raised a staggering £106m. Robbie came on as an 83rd-minute substitute in 2016 when England triumphed 3-2 in front of 70,000 fans. Most read in Football Two years later he withdrew with an injury. England won that match on penalties after drawing 3-3. He performed his 90s anthem Angels during half-time at the London Stadium in 2022 when the World XI triumphed on penalties. This year's event sees boxing star Tyson Fury managing England alongside Wayne Rooney. Soccer Aid 2025 announce late call-up for Brazil legend, 53, just hours before kick-off Pitch time would cap off an incredible week for Robbie which saw him unveiled as Official FIFA Music Ambassador. His first contribution is Desire – the first official FIFA anthem – which will be played as teams walk onto the pitch at every FIFA match worldwide. Robbie wrote and recorded the track alongside long-time collaborators Karl Brazil , Owen Parker and Erik Jan Grob. It features vocals from Italian singer Laura Pausini and was produced by Karl and Owen, with mixing by Richard Flack. The former X Factor judge said: 'Music and football bring people together like nothing else. "Football and music have both been part of my life for as long as I can remember, so this means a lot to me on a personal level.' It will accompany every official FIFA tournament, including the FIFA World Cup 26 and future global fixtures. 3 Robbie has been confirmed as the Official FIFA Music Ambassador Credit: Supplied
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Marvel star drafted in as late addition to England's Soccer Aid management team alongside Tyson Fury and Wayne Rooney
His announcement comes after a Brazil legend was announced Hidd in plain sight Marvel star drafted in as late addition to England's Soccer Aid management team alongside Tyson Fury and Wayne Rooney SOCCER AID chiefs have pulled off a magic trick by bringing in Marvel's God of mischief, Tom Hiddleston. The British actor stars in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Nordic God, Loki. Advertisement 2 Tom Hiddleston is appearing at Soccer Aid 2025 Credit: PA 2 He will join Wayne Rooney and Tyson Fury in the team England dugout Credit: Rex But in a stunning twist, the 44-year-old will now be starring at Old Trafford this evening for Soccer Aid. In an announcement on social media on Sunday just after midday, it was revealed Hiddleston would be joining the management team of team England. It means Hiddleston will be in the dugout alongside sporting icons Wayne Rooney and Tyson Fury. Reacting to the news, one fan said: "OMG." Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL BRAZILIAN MAGIC Soccer Aid 2025 announce late call-up for 53-year-old Brazil legend A second said: "YESSSSSS." A third added: "Hiddles side quest unlocked!!" Another joked: "He really did everything but shoot doomsday." A fifth said: "We just keep getting and getting new content everyday, this is a dream." Advertisement BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Many other fans begged the actor to interact with former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson. Unicef ambassador Hiddleston made his Soccer Aid debut playing for England in 2023, playing the full 90 minutes of the game. Soccer Aid star says he's 'gutted' as he is forced to pull out of the match at the last minute due to injur The news of his addition comes after Brazil legend Rivaldo was also announced in a remarkable late call up on Saturday evening. Advertisement Soccer Aid 2025 kicks off at 7.30pm. England team and coaching staff Here is a look at the full team for England for Soccer Aid 2025... Team: Steven Bartlett (Entrepreneur) Alex Brooker (TV personality) Jermain Defoe (Former footballer) Toni Duggan (Former footballer) Angry Ginge (YouTuber) Tom Grennan (Musician) Bear Grylls (TV personality) Joe Hart (Former footballer) Steph Houghton (Former footballer) Aaron Lennon (Former footballer) Dame Denise Lewis (Olympic gold medallist) Paddy McGuinness (TV personality) Sir Mo Farah (Former Olympian) Gary Neville (Former footballer) Sam Quek (Former hockey player/TV personality) Wayne Rooney (Former footballer and manager) Paul Scholes (Former footballer) Jill Scott (Former footballer) Sam Thompson (King of the Jungle) Louis Tomlinson (Musician) Michael Carrick (Former footballer) Phil Jagielka (Former footballer) Roman Kemp (Radio host) Jack Wilshere (Former footballer) Bella Ramsey (Actor) Coaches: Wayne Rooney (Former footballer and manager) Tyson Fury (Boxer) Harry Redknapp (Former football manager) Vicky McClure (Actor) Goalkeeping coach: David James (Former footballer)
Daily Mirror
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Lenny Henry makes emotional admission to Alison Hammond in her BBC1 show
In tonight's episode of Alison Hammond's Big Weekend, she talks to Sir Lenny Henry who opens up about the death of his mother He acts, writes, campaigns, tells jokes and - in this episode - belts out a song in a Dudley tavern… Sir Lenny Henry is the latest celeb to spend a big weekend with Alison (Alison Hammond's Big Weekend, June 13, BBC1, 8.30pm), and they get on like a house on fire. They start by eating Jamaican 'Saturday Soup' in a London restaurant, comparing their mums' cooking. Lenny discusses meeting the Queen when he got his knighthood and what his 39 years of Comic Relief work means to him. The pair then head to Dudley, with Lenny making an emotional admission on route that he had grief counselling after his mother Winnie died, devastated that he'd been away on tour in Australia when she died. Standing outside his childhood home, Lenny regales Alison with tales of his formidable mother, who according to Lenny could throw a man through a brick wall, as well as his father's prolific vegetable gardening. Lenny reveals how he used to sneak into his neighbour's basement through a drain - so it's a bit of a shock when that very same neighbour appears to say hello. Lenny also talks about discovering that his biological father was someone other than the man who raised him - with Alison sharing her own experience of being the result of an affair. And at The Lamp Tavern in Dudley, one of Lenny's old haunts, he recounts having his first rum punch at age eight before picking up a mic and singing his favourite blues song for the crowd. Of course, Alison joins in. She says: 'Lenny is incredible and such an inspiration, I adore him.' There's plenty more on TV tonight - here's the best of the rest.. NOT GOING OUT, BBC1, 9pm This gag-reel comedy, starring co-writer Lee Mack, is clearly not going anywhere as it returns for the first of new new series - clocking up over 100 episodes. First going out in 2006, it has followed the ups and downs for Lee (Mack) and his now-wife Lucy (Sally Bretton) as they got together and had three kids. Studio sitcoms in front of an audience are a rare beast these days, and not to everyone's taste, but with a barrage of one-liners from Mack, it's near impossible not to get sucked in. 'It's risky to make a studio sitcom,' he says. 'You're basically saying, 'I'm really trying to make you laugh'. I try to write a joke in every line.' Series 14 rolls the story on several years, with the couple now empty nesters and moving house. With plenty of time to focus on each other, what could possibly go wrong? Over the series, watch out for more farce, mistaken identities and tension over everything from a robotic sex doll to a dilapidated campervan. SAM THOMPSON'S MATCH BALL MISSION FOR SOCCER AID, ITV1, 9pm The latest celebrity to do an insane charity challenge, podcast host and TV personality Sam Thompson has taken on a mammoth 260-mile endurance challenge. The goal was to deliver the Soccer Aid for UNICEF match ball from last year's stadiu, Stamford Bridge in London, to the home of this year's match, Old Trafford in Manchester - visiting iconic football stadiums along the way. His challenge involves five back-to-back endurance days, running five marathons and cycling over 130 miles, with each day more intense than the last. Sam says: 'I'm not a natural runner or a cyclist. Before my training started, I didn't run at all, let alone long distance. I also hadn't cycled since I was 10 years old, so I knew this was going to be such a tough and difficult challenge for me. Ahead of the Soccer Aid kick off this Sunday, watch this film which follows all the ups and downs, highs and lows of this emotional and exhausting challenge. EMMERDALE, ITV1, 7.30pm Joe is quick to suggest that Billy might be responsible for Clemmie's missing phone. Paddy is still furious with his dad, but Mandy encourages him to get over it so that Bear doesn't feel unwelcome in their home. Tracy panics that she's going to be in the frame for Nate's murder. She's convinced that Cain planted Nate's phone in the playhouse. 'I've got to get to the bottom of this or the police are going to charge me for murder,' she says. EASTENDERS, BBC1, 7.30pm Kat's decision to call off the wedding leaves Alfie devastated and angry. Elaine, Yolande and Kat compare notes over a drink on the state of their love lives, and Elaine gives the others pause for thought. Alfie gets a pep talk from an unlikely source as he wonders whether he and Kat can get through this. Patrick fights for Yolande by making a grand gesture. Joel shows Tommy a video by a social media influencer who says derogatory things about women. CORONATION STREET, ITV1, 8pm Maria chats to Shona about the Platts' barbecue plans, aware that Lou is listening. As Maria passes Lou, she warns her to keep her distance. At the prison visiting room, Logan swaggers over to Betsy and Lauren and Betsy tells him she's there to find out what really happened to Becky. Will Logan give her answers? Sally returns home to find Tim looking after Joanie and Shanice and reckons Lou is using him. Todd is gutted when Theo cancels their date.
