Strictly Come Dancing viewers found themselves ‘caught out’ after a major change to the show during Saturday’s episode. BBC One made adjustments to Saturday’s TV schedule, which impacted the live show.
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Dave Chappelle allegedly criticised Israel’s bombing of Gaza during a stand-up show in Boston, which prompted some fans to leave.According to The Wall Street Journal, the comedian first condemned the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas militants during his show at TD Garden on Thursday (October 19). He then reportedly criticised Israel for what he said were war crimes in Gaza, and accused the United States of aiding the slaughter of innocent civilians.His comments on the Israel-Hamas war apparently came about after he said he didn’t think students should lose their job offers for expressing their support for Palestine.
According to attendees, that’s when an audience member told Chappelle to “shut up”, which sparked an emotional response from the comedian.Chappelle is said to have then criticised the Israeli government for cutting off water, food and electricity to Gaza, and accused it of killing innocent civilians.According to the WSJ, some audience members cheered and shouted, “Free Palestine”, while others yelled, “What about Hamas”. Others, however, are said to have left the arena.An attendee who walked out later posted on social media (via Daily Mail): “The audience was cheering Chappelle on during his tirade.
I was sick. We were sick.
I turned to my friends and wife and said I think it is time to go.“We walked out and met up with many other Jews leaving the show. Never in my life have I felt so unsafe and so fearful of what I was witnessing.”At the end of the show, Chappelle reportedly said that “two wrongs don’t make a right” in regards to Israeli policies and the Hamas attacks.A spokesperson for Chappelle told the WSJ that he “denies being in Boston last night”, despite the show being listed on the TD Garden’s
.Strictly Come Dancing viewers found themselves ‘caught out’ after a major change to the show during Saturday’s episode. BBC One made adjustments to Saturday’s TV schedule, which impacted the live show.
The Siddiqui family have spoken out after fans of the show wondered why one of the clan didn't appear in this week's Gogglebox episode. Sid, Baasit, Raza and Umar are regular participants on the show but Sid was not on screen this week and viewers were not given an explanation and began to get worried.Taking to social media, one person wrote: "Where is Mr Siddiqui???" and another added: "Where's daddy Siddiqui on #Gogglebox?" while someone else said: "Missing Sid Siddiqui this week but love seeing the bros together #Gogglebox." The brothers soon joked about where their dad was, comparing him to a gangster or assassin while watching Culprits.
Carol Vorderman has shared an emotional message with fans after she was axed from her weekly BBC Radio Wales show. The TV and radio star, 62, left the show due to new social media guidelines, as she said that she was "not prepared to lose my voice." Carol has been an outspoken critic of the current Tory government on social media, which would be in breach of the new rules brought in by the broadcaster, in the wake of the controversy surrounding tweets posted by Gary Lineker earlier this year.
EastEnders fans have “worked out” how popular character Karen Taylor will leave the soap in the coming weeks.They believe she'll go to prison with her son, Keanu Taylor, after the pair worked together to kidnap Keanu’s son, Albi. Viewers have watched in recent weeks as Keanu was dealt a huge blow when his ex-partner and Albi’s mum, Sharon Watts, broke the news that she was going to take Albi to Dubai, after being offered a once in a lifetime job opportunity. Despite protests from Keanu, Sharon stuck to her decision, and because Keanu is not on Albi’s birth certificate, he couldn’t stop her from going.
A woman who had to learn how to walk again after being involved in a horror crash that killed her dad was so inspired by the medics that helped her recover, that she switched careers to the NHS.
Comedian Dave Chappelle used a tour stop in North Carolina on Wednesday to claim reports on what he allegedly said about the Israel-Hamas conflict last weekend in Boston were all “hearsay.”
It appears that EastEnders baddie Dean Wicks may be set to make a surprise comeback to the BBC soap - just in time for the big Christmas storyline.The BBC are yet to confirm the potential return, but some fans are convinced there have been multiple hints over the last few months which point to Dean's dramatic return. Dean, played by actor Matt Di Angelo, was last seen on Albert Square in 2016, when he managed to evade justice for the rape of his sister-in-law Linda Carter.
“Days of Our Lives” fans are totally freaking out after the most recent fall and winter promo revealed some shocking spoilers. Lives will be turned upside down, fire will rage, and shocking twists will take shape. However, viewers found one moment in the preview particularly concerning.In the “Days of Our Lives” end-of-the-year promo, a fire is seen breaking out in the iconic Horton house.
The Los Angeles Times reported.On Sunday, CAA confirmed that Dakhil also would, for the time being, give up her position as co-head of the motion picture department. While stepping back from some of her responsibilities, the powerful agent will continue working with her current A-list clientele, CAA said. Dakhil on Wednesday reposted an Instagram story that read, in part, “You’re learning who supports genocide.” In addition to the post, Dakhil wrote, “That’s the line for me.” She shared a second photo with the caption, “What’s more heartbreaking than witnessing genocide? Witnessing the denial that genocide is happening.” Soon after the posts were deleted and Dakhil issued an apology to Variety for the “hurtful language.” “I made a mistake with a repost in my Instagram story, which used hurtful language.
Dave Chappelle’s stand-up routine triggered a walk-out by some audience members on Thursday evening, after he spoke out about the Israel-Gaza conflict.
The Wall Street Journal reported.Chappelle condemned Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel that left some 1,400 Israelis dead — but blasted what he claimed were Israel’s war crimes in Gaza, sparking some pushback from the crowd, people in attendance told the outlet.The brouhaha started when a member of the audience told Chappelle to “shut up” after he said he didn’t think people should lose their jobs for supporting Palestinians, according to the Journal.Chappelle, in response, criticized the Israeli government’s decision to cut off food, water and electricity to Gaza.
Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Steve Albini have addressed claims that Nirvana‘s success conflicted with their punk roots.The trio are due to appear on Conan O’Brien’s podcast Conan Needs A Friend, where their episode will be released on Monday (October 23). In an exclusive preview clip from Billboard, they discussed the 30th anniversary of ‘In Utero‘, where O’Brien asked whether the band’s success went against their DIY punk background.In response, producer Albini said he had often encountered this criticism from people “outside the culture of punk”, saying: “I have never experienced that genuinely from anybody in the punk scene that wasn’t purely an expression of jealousy.” He continued: “on the whole, Nirvana’s fans wanted Nirvana to become successful and self-sustaining and beloved.”Grohl also chimed in to give his thoughts on navigating Nirvana’s success.
One of CAA’s top agents has landed in hot water after a social media post calling Israel’s response to the Hamas terror attacks “genocide”.
Pink is speaking out in response to claims that she was flying an Israeli flag at a recent show on her Trustfall Tour.
Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley has sparked backlash after asking a British-Palestinian MP if she was aware of Hamas' plans to conduct their terror attack in Israel before it happened. MP Layla Moran - the Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs - appeared as a guest on the early-morning news programme today to discuss the war in the Middle East. It wasn't long into the conversation with lead host Susanna Reid that Layla - whose family are currently trapped in Gaza as Israel prepare a full invasion of the disputed land - was left taken aback by a remark made by Richard.
Alicia Keys picked an unfortunate time to tell fans about her interest in paragliding.
Pink has denied that she has displayed Israeli flags at her show amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.The singer took to social media to clarify that her dancers at her shows are not using Israeli flags while performing. Pink has received backlash after her dancers were seen performing with blue and white flags on stage.Taking to her official X/Twitter page, the singer tweeted: “This post will be controversial for some. At this point, breathing is controversial.
Fans appear to share the same concern as Davina McCall confirms the fate of her new show My Mum Your Dad. The series launched last month and saw grown-up kids nominate their single parents to head into a luxury country retreat in the hope of finding love later in life.
Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach has spoken out after she made it through to another week in the competition following an emotional appearance in the ballroom. The actress and her dance partner Vito Coppola were among the 13 couples who performed during week four of the competition on Saturday night (October 14).
Hot on the heels of Coronation Street villain Stephen Reid’s death which took viewers by surprise at the culmination of super soap week, fans are convinced another cobbles icon could soon be killed off after almost 60 years on the show! Eagle-eyed viewers grew increasingly concerned for Rita Tanner’s future as she made a welcome return to the cobbles just in time for Stephen’s final rampage to take place. In gripping scenes that unfolded on Friday 13 October’s visit to Weatherfield, viewers were on the edges of their seats as Stephen took Rita’s foster daughter Jenny Connor hostage while trying to evade the authorities who had finally rumbled his murder spree over the past year.