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Two of the UK’s leading presenters have engaged in a public spat over the fading fortunes of one of the country’s most established sports shows.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Neil Jones is "gutted", as he has 'missed out' on a celebrity partner for a sixth time ahead of the new series. Its launch is just weeks away, and both the professionals and celebrities have been training for a number of weeks in preparation. However, it is now being reported that 41 year old Neil is one of the professionals who will not be paired up with a celeb.

As the Lionesses took on Colombia in a close fought battle to secure their place in the Women's World Cup semi-finals, football pundit Alex Scott couldn’t help but find herself distracted by the game unfolding before her eyes. During an episode of Football Focus, which was airing live while the game was being played, the popular pundit had appeared distracted and tense throughout the broadcast as her attention was clearly on the match being played rather than the discussion at hand.This tension soon boiled over when Lauren Hemp scored last in the first half of the match to equalise for the Lionesses, prompting Alex to lose her cool completely in the middle of a discussion about Arsenal’s new signing Declan Rice.

Wolves head coach Gary O'Neil has said that his players are ready for Monday night's Premier League opener against Manchester United at Old Trafford - but has admitted that he wants them to become even fitter.

Baby bliss is definitely on its way for Strictly Come Dancing professional Neil Jones as he cradled his partner Love Island star Chyna Mills' baby bump at a public appearance. The pair, due to become parents this autumn, appeared at the Haunted Mansion premiere in London.

The Women’s World Cup is officially underway, and former footballer Alex Scott kicked off her coverage of the event with a stunning new hair colour. Taking to her Instagram last week, Alex shared that not only had she opted for a new colour, but she’d also ditched the expensive salon appointments in favour of dying her own hair, as she braved the change with the help of Garnier’s brand new GOOD range.

This Morning fans have been left 'uncomfortable' over Ruth Langsford and Holly Willoughby's latest exchange, after an 'awkward' segment on the show today. Ruth, 63, who's husband Eamonn Holmes, 62, has been publicly bashing Holly, 42, and her former co-host Phillip Schofield, 61, was anchoring Monday's Loose Women, which runs straight after This Morning. As normal, This Morning cut to Loose Women, where viewers find out what the Loose Women panel will be talking about on that day's show.

Football pundit and former Lioness Alex Scott broke down in tears discussing her tough childhood and her experiences of abuse. Alex, 38, made her first ever appearance on Loose Women on Monday (12 June) to discuss the rocky years her family went through, which she wrote about in her autobiography, How (Not) To Be Strong.The ex-England player was clearly emotional as she began talking about what she, her brother Ronnie and their mother, Carol, had experienced, and began to cry when asked by host Ruth Langsford to explain more. She had to take a moment to hold back her tears as Coleen Nolan comforted her, and she explained: "It's hard because we felt we couldn't do anything and you want to be there to save your mum and she's also doing the same for us.

Soccer Aid fans have been left distracted by host Alex Scott - saying her choice of outfit tonight has left them 'sweating'.

Soccer Aid is back with a fresh line-up of celebrities and former footballers for its twelfth edition.

Soccer Aid is back for another year with a host of celebs and former footballers taking part in the charity match.

The stars of stage, screen, and sport will once again be ditching their day jobs to become footballers for one game - and one game only. That can only mean Soccer Aid is back for another year.

The One Show's Alex Scott revealed a quirky story about her family on tonight's (Friday) show. Reporter Matt Allwright was visiting the world-famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London as part of a package.

Manchester United loanee Amad bade an emotional farewell to Sunderland supporters at the Stadium of Light after their final home match of the regular season.

Manchester United's Amad has been nominated for the Championship's Young Player of the Year award.

Gary Lineker has said he still believes his tweet about the Government’s “cruel” asylum policy was “factually accurate”.The Match Of The Day star, 62, told Alastair Campbell during an interview for Men’s Health UK magazine that he stood by his comments, despite the drama it's caused.The BBC has launched an independent review of its social media guidance for freelancers following an impartiality row prompted by Gary's tweets. Gary was taken off air by the broadcaster after posting a tweet in which he said the language used by the Government to promote its asylum plans, in his opinion, sounded similar to 1930s Germany.

Congratulations have been pouring in after Strictly Come Dancing professional Neil Jones announced that he is engaged to Love Island star Chyna Mills. Neil, 40, said "excitement is an understatement" as they revealed that not only are they getting married, the loved-up couple are expecting their first baby.

READ MORE: Sharon Stone risks wardrobe malfunction after 'losing half her money'It happened following the latest move from the government that has promised anyone who arrives illegally in the UK is "detained and swiftly removed". The Match of the Day presenter voiced his opinion and compared the bill to Nazi history, leaving many online users debating. Piers opened a recent instalment of his show issuing a rant about the broadcasters being the "victims" of prosecution.

Gary Lineker admitted he was 'glad to be back' on the BBC to present Manchester City''s FA Cup tie against Burnley, after controversially being told to step back from presenting Match of the Day last weekend.

England men's under-20s will host Germany at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on Wednesday 22 March - and we are giving away five family passes to see them in action.

Alex Scott is no stranger to a gruelling workout and on Tuesday, she was spotted showing off her impeccable gym-honed abs in her latest daring look.Taking to her Instagram account, the former Arsenal star, 38, looked sensational as she was captured in a candid moment sporting a skin-tight black crop top and matching blazer. The elegant top half was paired with chic black high-waisted trousers which exposed the brunette beauty's impressive stomach.WATCH: Alex Scott looks gorgeous as she lounges in black swimwearAs for her hair and makeup, Alex upped the ante with an on-trend slicked-back ponytail which was styled with a dramatic side parting.

Alex Scott has provided a candid glimpse inside her life away from the spotlight.Despite keeping much of her private life under wraps, the BBC star recently opened up about her views on dating, marriage and starting a family of her own.WATCH: Alex Scott reveals surprising gift from her secret admirerSpeaking to Grazia magazine, Alex, 38, shared: "I am single, but I'm ready to mingle… I struggle with apps. For me, it's all about connection, that instant connection with someone, and conversation, and then I'm like 'Oh, wow.'"On the subject of marriage and children, she explained: "I would love that, but equally, if that's not the case then it's not the case.

Naman Ramachandran BBC director general Tim Davie has apologized over the ongoing fracas around star soccer player turned sports pundit Gary Lineker, but will not resign. Last Tuesday, Lineker, commenting on the U.K. government’s controversial Illegal Migration Bill, tweeted, describing it as an “immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s.” Lineker is a star presenter on the BBC’s “Match of the Day” soccer program. Lineker’s tweet raised government hackles and on Friday, the BBC suspended him, saying: “The BBC has been in extensive discussions with Gary and his team in recent days.  We have said that we consider his recent social media activity to be a breach of our guidelines. The BBC has decided that he will step back from presenting ‘Match of the Day’ until we’ve got an agreed and clear position on his use of social media. When it comes to leading our football and sports coverage, Gary is second to none.  We have never said that Gary should be an opinion free zone, or that he can’t have a view on issues that matter to him, but we have said that he should keep well away from taking sides on party political issues or political controversies.”

The BBC has apologised after it was forced to pull several sports programmes following a boycott by presenters and pundits in support of Gary Lineker.The broadcaster said it would air only “limited sport programming” over the weekend and was “working hard to resolve the situation”. It comes after Lineker was told to step back from hosting the Saturday edition of the football highlights programme in a row over impartiality.

The BBC has issued an update after its sporting schedule was thrown into disarray this weekend. Presenters, commentators, and pundits, pulled out of various shows in solidarity with Gary Lineker 'stepping away' from Match of the Day in a row over impartiality.

Football Focus and Final Score have been axed from today's BBC schedule as presenters are continuing to pull out in solidarity with Gary Lineker. BBC Radio 5 Live Sport has also suffered as contributors refused to go on the air.

More than 10 of the BBC’s highest-profile sports stars have staged an unprecedented walkout over the British broadcaster’s decision to suspend Gary Lineker. Below is a list of those who have walked out, with links to tweets explaining their reasons for joining the protest.

The row over the BBC's handling of the Gary Lineker tweet controversy rumbles on. He's 'stepped back' from Match of the Day following posts deemed to have broken broadcaster's impartiality rules. The former footballer has been overwhelmed with support from fellow BBC employees and celebrity pals.

The BBC’s weekend football TV schedule is collapsing like a cricket side, with its regular late Saturday afternoon show Football Focus – which usually highlights the day’s Premier League matches – having to be pulled, after a list of high-profile names announced today they were boycotting the show.

The BBC’s popular Premier League highlights show Match of the Day will air without a studio presenter or its regular roster of pundits after lead presenter Gary Lineker was asked to step back from coverage after breaking the broadcaster’s impartiality rules on Twitter.

Soccer Aid is returning to Manchester this year with a fantastic line-up of famous faces. Amongst the stars making their debut at the annual charity event on Sunday, June 11 at Manchester United's Old Trafford is I'm A Celebrity 2022 star Scarlette Douglas.

An interview with TV and film heartthrob Idris Elba was thrown into chaos on The One Show, with host Alex Jones joking about the sound problems. Alex was interviewing Luther star Idris, 50, via a video link-up about his new film Luther: The Fallen Sun.

Carol Kirkwood is notoriously private about her personal life but now the identity of the star's mystery fiancé has been revealed.According to the MailOnline, Carol's adoring fiancé is 47-year-old police officer, Steve Randall. The publication reported that the loved-up pair having been together since 2021 and this is her first notable romance since from her divorce in 2008 from ex-husband, Jimmy Kirkwood.WATCH: Carol Kirkwood confirms engagement live on BBC BreakfastCarol happily announced her engagement in May last year but has only referred to her beau by his first name.

Tess Daly is no stranger to a glamorous TV look but on Tuesday, the blonde beauty swapped her sultry ensembles for a chic skin-tight gym set in an exciting new video.Taking to her Instagram account, the wife of Vernon Kay, 53, was a vision as she filmed herself alongside her personal trainer, Sam Shaw, who features as a contributor in her brand new book, Four Steps to a Happier, Healthier you.WATCH: Tess Daly reveals the secret to her happy marriage to Vernon KayIn the clip, Tess is sporting a fabulous pair of sleek navy blue leggings covered in a stylish floral pattern. She paired them with a stunning pink gym vest and wore her iconic blonde tresses up in a slick ponytail.A post shared by Tess Daly (@tessdaly)The Strictly host was preparing for a workout!Captioning the post, she penned: "Warming up was always something I tended to neglect.

Jane McDonald is no stranger to a fabulous update and on Wednesday, the TV star delighted fans with her latest post.Rocking a pair of light blue skinny jeans, the brunette beauty, 59, filmed herself blowing kisses to her fans whilst teasing that she was back filming - and encouraged her cohort of loyal followers to guess the location.WATCH: Jane McDonald rocks slinky sequined outfit for incredible performanceCaptioning the post she penned: "I’m back filming again - somewhere fabulous! Can’t tell you where… yet!!!!"A post shared by Jane McDonald (@thejanemcdonald)Jane looked dazzling in the new updateThe star added a pair of ultra-glamorous sunglasses to her spring ensemble, which was also comprised of a chic navy blue jumper. Friends and fans couldn't wait to flood the comments section with comments for the star.One penned: "Jane - I LOVE YOU," alongside a red love heart emoji.

England’s fiery World Cup opener against Iran, which ended 6-2, was watched by a peak of 8M viewers yesterday lunchtime in the UK. The peak was similar to that of host Qatar’s opener with Ecuador.