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Grainne Seoige usually keeps her son and husband out of the limelight, but with her political campaign ramping up the broadcaster has revealed that the two most important men in her life are her biggest supporters. In September Gráinne was selected as a General Election candidate for Fianna Fáil after six other potential candidates pulled out of […]
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ANT and Dec star in the first teaser trailer for new I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
Fans are excitedly counting down the days until the new series, which will feature Coleen Rooney after The Sun exclusively revealed yesterday that she has signed the biggest deal in the ITV show’s history.
The anticipation ramped up a notch after the release of the short clip that sees hosts Ant and Dec looking mischievous wearing white lab coats inside a ‘test facility’.
As an alarm blares, Dec dramatically hits a button sending the screen black with the words “coming soon” appearing in a large yellow font.
Viewers explained how the show’s arrival always puts them in the Christmas spirit.
One commented: “One of the top 5 things I look forward to every year, this show puts me in my happy place.”
Another said: “Ahhhhh hellll yeahhhhh I’m so excited!! Can’t wait, favourite tv show is coming back.”
A third posted: “Wooohooooo it’s nearly time.”
Meanwhile wag Coleen, 38, is understood to be getting paid more than Reform leader Nigel Farage’s £1.5million last year.
ITV bosses hope Coleen will spill the beans on life with hubby Wayne and her epic fallout with Rebekah Vardy, who starred in the show back in 2017.
A source said: “I’m A Celeb bosses have pulled off a huge coup.”
Coleen and her four boys – Kai, 14, Klay, 11, Kit, eight, and Cass, six – are huge fans of the show.
She will fly out next month to compete in the Bushtucker Trials.
An insider told The Sun on Sunday: “I’m A Celeb bosses have pulled off a huge coup getting Coleen for the jungle this year and the team are thrilled to have her on board.
“She’s always been a massive fan of the show and loves watching it with her boys. ITV are over the moon that the stars have aligned this year and she can fit it in. The series is set to be one of the best yet.
“Coleen has a huge fanbase and she won massive plaudits for her classy handling of the Wagatha Christie case. She’s excited to show fans a different side to her and prove she can survive without her creature comforts.”
Rebekah, 42, was the third campmate to be eliminated in 2017.
Less than two years later, she was at the centre of a huge storm when Coleen accused the wag of leaking stories about her.
Coleen has also had her share of ups and down with ex-Man United star Wayne, 38, who is now back in the UK managing Champiobship side Plymouth Argyle after spells playing and coaching in the US.
The source went on: “The campfire chats are set to be bombshells as there is so much she could lift the lid on, from all the drama of the Wagatha trial to her turbulent marriage to Wayne and his football career.
“She is expected to be very popular with viewers and she could triumph over Becky again if she goes further in the competition than her.”
PEP GUARDIOLA has given fans hope he will become England’s next manager after responding to links with the Three Lions hot seat.
The six-time Premier League winner is out of contract at Manchester City next summer.
Guardiola has so far refused to commit his future to the champions.
And there are already changes behind the scenes at the Etihad, with key ally Txiki Begiristain stepping down from his role as director of football after the Club World Cup.
Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is reportedly in talks with the FA about replacing interim England gaffer Lee Carsley.
While the likes of Graham Potter and Eddie Howe are also thought to be strong candidates.
But it’s reckoned big-wigs dream of luring Guardiola to Wembley at the end of the season.
And the Spaniard has now appeared to open the door by claiming “anything is possible.”
He said: “(Leaving City?) That’s not true, in the sense that I have to think about it.
“(England?) No, that’s not true. If I had decided something, I would say so. Anything is possible.”
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Guardiola certainly has plenty of backing for the England role, with a recent Sun poll showing 90 per cent of Three Lions fans want him at the helm.
Star names including Wayne Rooney, Alan Shearer, Teddy Sheringham and Paul Scholes have also declared their support for Pep.
And Manchester United legend Roy Keane became the latest football icon to back Guardiola for the job.
Speaking after the Three Lions’ 3-1 win over Finland on Sunday, he declared: “(Small pond of options?) It is but the most important thing is to get the right man, they (Tuchel, Potter, Howe) all have a chance.
“The FA have to go after the right guy, whoever that is. Whether finances play a part in it, if Carsley rules himself out and isn’t interested…
“That seems to be the noises coming out. The FA have to get busy and find the right man.
“Go for Pep. Go for the best. Pep’s contract is up in the summer.”
The FA could yet decide to stick with Carsley, who once again dismissed his chances of becoming Gareth Southgate’s permanent replacement before producing a U-turn moments later.
Speaking yesterday, he said: “People are always going to try and put their chips on one side.
“I’m in the middle. My bosses have made it clear what they need from me.
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After three months of uncertainty, it is now absolutely as clear as mud.
Does Lee Carsley want to be England’s permanent manager or not?
And why is he so reluctant to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to such a simple question?
Following a team selection which brought a welcome return to common sense — and an England victory which restored a certain amount of pride — came another chaotic round of post-match interviews in which Carsley contradicted himself several times.
And given that communication is such an important part of the England job, it does not help his cause when you feel as if you are disappearing down a rabbit hole every time you speak to Carsley.
He is a likeable man and a gifted coach — but he simply doesn’t sound like an England manager.
There simply isn’t enough authority or clarity about him.
At the age of 50, Carsley has never been the full-time manager of any senior football team and it shows.
That is irrespective of the tactical car crash of Thursday’s 2-1 home defeat by Greece.
“This job deserves a world-class coach who has won trophies and I am still on the path to that.”
But Carsley then added: “(Role too soon?) Definitely not. I tried to make it as clear as I could.
“My remit was for three camps. I’m not part of the process but it deserves a top coach.
“The players we have available, we’ve got a real chance of winning. That was the point I was making.”
Carsley will need to start putting his case forward clearly if he does want the role as clamour grows for Guardiola.
Backing the Spaniard to take charge of England, Three Lions hero Rooney said: “I’d like Pep to be honest. I think England have to strive for the best managers and Pep would be great; the way he gets his team’s playing.”
He’s not the only England ace to support Guardiola, with Scholes saying: “I think somebody like, I don’t like to say it but Pep [Guardiola] with this group of players, I think he would get them over the line.
“Look if that’s possible I don’t know but I think he’d be the ideal man to take this team forward.”
Afterwards, Shearer said: “There are a couple of people who have actually said that [Guardiola being on the FA’s wishlist] to me, but maybe that’s just rumour. You never know…”
And Sheringham added: “I think the FA should be breaking the bank and going out and getting the best. And for me, that man is Pep Guardiola.”
OVER three million struggling households will start receiving letters from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) detailing £150 worth of energy bill help.
The Warm Home Discount is a one-off tax-free discount on your electricity bill.
If you are eligible, your electricity supplier will apply the discount to your bill. The money is not paid to you.
To qualify you usually need to be claiming one of a number of means-tested benefits during the qualifying week, which is usually in August,
The DWP said it will start sending letters to those who qualified for the scheme from today, October 14.
But do not panic if it does not arrive on your doorstep today, as it may take up until mid-December for it to be posted out.
Miatta Fahnbulleh, minister for Energy Consumers, told The Sun, that today is important for “worried about energy costs”.
She explained: “If you don’t receive [a letter] but think you might be eligible then you can visit gov.uk for an eligibility checker.
“Today we are also launching a helpline, open until February, which you can call to find out whether you meet the criteria.”
Meanwhile, the Post Office is urging families who receive the discount in voucher form to act urgently.
Those who use pre-payment meters often receive the £150 boost in a voucher which can be redeemed at their local Post Office or PayPoint shop.
However, data from the firm showed that last year up to £3million worth of vouchers went unclaimed at their sites.
If this applies to you, it is important to redeem the voucher soon after receiving it as they do expire, some in as little as 30 days.
However, if the voucher is lost or expired, households can contact their supplier to have it reissued.
News of the cash boost comes as Brits remain worried about their energy bills this winter.
Energy regulator Ofgem has raised its price cap, meaning energy bills are set to rise by around £149 a year.
Elsewhere, cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment mean 10million pensioners are set to miss out on £300 worth of fuel support.
You will get the discount automatically if you’re eligible and claim one of the following benefits:
You could also qualify if your household income falls below a certain threshold and you get either:
Applications for the scheme opened in October, however, you may not get the help until next March.
To get the cash you’ll usually need to be actively claiming one of a the means-tested benefits listed above in the qualifying week – which is usually in August.
However, if you later launch a successful claim for backdated benefits, you may still be able to qualify after this date and once it’s confirmed.
If you qualify for the WHD, you should receive a letter telling you.
The Warm Home Discount Helpline number is 0800 030 9322 to provide assistance and help customers who have received a letter regarding their eligibility.
You can also use the government’s free online eligibility checker to see if you are missing out on the help.
This can be found at https://www.gov.uk/check-if-youre-eligible-for-warm-home-discount.
If you are worried about your energy bills, check out The Sun’s article on the full list of support worth over £5,000 here.
THERE'S a number of different ways to get help paying your energy bills if you're struggling to get by.
If you fall into debt, you can always approach your supplier to see if they can put you on a repayment plan before putting you on a prepayment meter.
This involves paying off what you owe in instalments over a set period.
If your supplier offers you a repayment plan you don’t think you can afford, speak to them again to see if you can negotiate a better deal.
Several energy firms have grant schemes available to customers struggling to cover their bills.
But eligibility criteria varies depending on the supplier and the amount you can get depends on your financial circumstances.
For example, British Gas or Scottish Gas customers struggling to pay their energy bills can get grants worth up to £2,000.
British Gas also offers help via its British Gas Energy Trust and Individuals Family Fund.
You don’t need to be a British Gas customer to apply for the second fund.
EDF, E.ON, Octopus Energy and Scottish Power all offer grants to struggling customers too.
Thousands of vulnerable households are missing out on extra help and protections by not signing up to the Priority Services Register (PSR).
The service helps support vulnerable households, such as those who are elderly or ill, and some of the perks include being given advance warning of blackouts, free gas safety checks and extra support if you’re struggling.
Get in touch with your energy firm to see if you can apply.
