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Watch the shocking moment Big Brother star Segun’s savage comments about Ali are revealed to cast amid THREE rule breaks
BIG Brother has revealed three more rule breaks as Segun, Hanah and Khaled plotted to boot out Ali.
Last night it was revealed that Khaled faces eviction on Friday alongside Izaaz, Nathan and Marcello.
This week, housemates were nominated in pairs but Ali and Dean were immune after becoming Heads of House.
Sides are now forming in the house, after Khaled and Marcello were put up for eviction despite not receiving any nominations.
Head of House, Ali and Dean, decided to save Lily and Hanah instead and speaking about the results, Khaled was the first to break the rules by discussing Lily.
Next up, Hanah spoke about Marcello, and said: “If you and Marcello stay in and everything, I need next HoH to be this group.”
Segun hammered the final nail into the coffin as he agreed with Hanah.
He said: “Yeah I think Marcello said it as well, he was like if I stay in, she [Ali] goes next week.
“I hear it. I can’t lie, we need to get rid of this wolf man. The red witch is coming”.
Big Brother played the conversation on the speakers in front of the stunned housemates.
Ali was seen laughing off the remarks, but Big Brother continued: “Housemates… when will you learn?
“There have been multiple rule breaks regarding the discussion of nominations.”
The housemates were punished by being put on a diet of porridge.
Housemates and viewers have been up in arms over Ali and Dean “manipulating” the results of the latest nominations.
Big Brother gave them the power to either add two housemates to face eviction with a ‘killer nomination’, or to ‘save and replace’ two by swapping them out.
Viewers were outraged by Ali and Dean’s decision to put up Marcello and Khaled who hadn’t been nominated by anybody in the house.
As they shared the decision with the group, Ali explained to Sarah: “It’s really tough because I’ve had beef with Marcello and Ali everyone will think that’s why their up.”
Despite the four options on the table, they begged Big Brother to axe Ali instead.
One said: “What an actual manipulating horror Ali is! Get her out!”
Another said: “Their choice here shows that Ali has an actual vendetta against anyone who beefs her. Get her out!”
A third said: “Ali & Dean thought the house would pick Marcello & Khalid as a majority and no one did. Time for them to go!”
Big Brother 2024 cast
A brand new batch of Big Brother housemates are living it up in the famous compound.
Meet the cast of the 2024 series:
- Rosie, 29, dental assistant from Cornwall.
- Emma, 53, aesthetics business owner from Altrincham.
- Segun, 25, charity videographer from Watford.
- Nathan, 24, pork salesman from Dumfries.
- Daze, 24, climate activist from London.
- Khaled, 23, sales manager from Manchester.
- Martha, 26, NHS administrator from Scarborough.
- Lily, 20, Chinese takeaway server from Warrington.
- Ali, 30, Forensic psychologist from London.
- Thomas, 20 amputee footballer from Carlisle.
- Ryan, 28, marketing and events from Stockport.
- Hannah, 24, HR consultant from West London.
- Izaaz, 29, sales consultant from London.
- Sarah, 27, spa account manager from Shrewsbury.
- Marcello, 34, youth mentor from East London.
- Dean, 35, barber from East London
Mega-rich David & Victoria Beckham paid staggering eight-figure asking price for new nine-bedroom Miami mansion in CASH
POSH and Becks have so many bucks they bought their £55.6million Miami mansion in cash.
Paperwork has revealed they did not need a mortgage for the nine-bed pad, which they signed the deeds for on October 3.
David and Victoria Beckham are so rich they bought their £55.6million Miami mansion in cash[/caption] The mansion has a 124ft pool, chef’s kitchen and cinema room[/caption]The mansion, overlooking Biscayne Bay, has a 124ft pool, chef’s kitchen and cinema room.
An insider said: “David and Victoria are loaded but buying a £55.6million house with cash is impressive.
“They adore it and want to spend as much time there as possible.
“It’s their dream property and the culmination of all their hard work.”
David, 49, and Victoria, 50, have an impressive property portfolio.
As well as an £18million flat inside Miami’s One Thousand Museum building, bought in 2020, they own a £31million townhouse in Holland Park, West London.
The pair also bought a £12million converted barn in the Cotswolds where they spend a lot of time with their children, Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 22, Cruz, 19 and 13-year-old Harper.
The Sun revealed this month they were buying the Miami base.
The Beckhams were said to be worth more than £450million at the start of this year.
David coins it in from brand partnerships and licensing deals and Victoria’s fashion firm has grown profits.
David launched Inter Miami CF in 2018 and the football club, with star player Lionel Messi, is now reported to be worth £803million.
Amanda Abbington’s cutting response to Giovanni after Strictly pro suggested they have ‘tea & chat’ about scandal
AMANDA Abbington has slapped down Giovanni Pernice’s suggestion they could have a “cup of tea and chat” about the Strictly scandal.
The Strictly Come Dancing pro was grilled by Christine Lampard yesterday on Lorraine — and was asked if he wanted to say sorry to Amanda.
Giovanni insisted he is not a bully when he appeared on the Lorraine show today[/caption] Amanda Abbington slapped down Giovanni’s suggestion that they have a ‘cup of tea and chat’ about their scandal[/caption]Giovanni replied: “I think we would have a nice cup of tea, we’ll have a chat and talk about what happened in that room.”
A friend of the Sherlock star told The Sun: “If Giovanni is putting the kettle on and waiting to speak to Amanda, it will be ice cold.
“The only meeting she will attend is one with the BBC to raise concerns about the handling of the investigation.”
ITV host Christine, whose friend Ranvir Singh also complained about Giovanni’s conduct, told him: “Amanda sat in this studio and described to us how it felt like bullying, to be in the rehearsal room with you.”
Giovanni replied: “It’s in the public domain the fact I’m a strict teacher. If you want to achieve greatness, I think this is the right way.”
He added: “It’s very difficult, because at that time everything was perfect.
“Me and Amanda Abbington never had an argument.”
But a spokesperson for Amanda said: “Mr Pernice’s claim that ‘everything in the rehearsal room worked perfectly’ is false and delusional, and underlines the toxic culture Ms Abbington endured on the show.”
Giovanni also said he recorded himself during rehearsals “because I didn’t feel comfortable in the room, I didn’t feel safe.”
Amanda’s pal added: “If, as he claims, nothing was wrong in the sessions, why did he feel the need to record everything covertly?”
In his interview with Christine, Giovanni defended his actions on Strictly after the BBC probe upheld six of Amanda’s 17 complaints.
Mr Pernice’s claim that ‘everything in the rehearsal room worked perfectly’ is false, Amanda’s spokesperson said[/caption] In his interview with Christine, Giovanni defended his actions on Strictly after the BBC probe upheld six of Amanda’s 17 complaints[/caption]Giovanni Pernice Strictly scandal timeline
October 2023: Amanda abruptly withdraws from Strictly having already missed one live show. Her departure is announced in a vague BBC statement that ‘wishes her the best’.
Giovanni posts a short message on social media addressing the exit, which read: “Amanda… I am so sad we can’t continue but I am proud of what we achieved and I am sending you so much love.”
Amanda then shares her own farewell statement on Instagram thanking co-stars but failing to mention Gio.
Giovanni’s dad Piero insists there were no signs of a fall out and the pairing could have gone all the way. He praised his son as kind and polite.
November 2023: Giovanni is reportedly gutted by the situation and is considering his Strictly future as questions are raised about his conduct.
January 2024: Amanda’s PTSD diagnosis comes to light and she demands CCTV from rehearsals to prove that Giovanni’s training methods weren’t acceptable.
The BBC issues a statement defending its duty of care to contestants, insisting it takes any claims of wrongdoing very seriously.
The Corporation stands by its man after emergency meeting
March 2024: Giovanni publicly states he has no intention of leaving Strictly in a TV interview with close pal Anton du Beke.
Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore enter the picture. Allegedly the two celebs, who were both previously partnered with Giovanni on Strictly, didn’t feel the BBC took their issues with his methods seriously enough.
The pair have a closed meeting with Amanda where tears are said to be shed.
May 2024: We reveal Giovanni is leaving the programme after having talks with show bosses
He leaves the country with girlfriend Molly Brown on holiday
The BBC launches an internal investigation after three complainants instruct lawyers. A source describes it as a “nightmare situation”.
Former World Cup star arrested on suspicion of rape after accuser ‘woke up in his apartment with memory blackout’
FORMER Chilean international Jorge Valdivia has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
Prosecutors confirmed the former attacking midfielder, considered one of the greatest playmakers in his country’s football history, had been held earlier today.
Ex-Chilean international Jorge Valdivia has been arrested on suspicion of rape[/caption]His female accuser claims she woke up in his apartment yesterday morning after a memory blackout following two cocktails at an agreed meeting on Sunday night in a Peruvian restaurant in Chile’s capital city Santiago to discuss the design of a tattoo.
The woman who made the allegations, said to work as a tattoo artist, is understood to have made a formal complaint after the ex-footballer confirmed they had had sex.
The restaurant has been named locally as ‘Chicha en Aji’ in the Santiago district of Providencia.
Valdivia, a product of Colo-Colo’s youth ranks who was an integral part of the 2015 Copa America winning Chile squad and featured in two World Cups for his country, denies the rape allegations.
He said in a statement sent to Chilean press: “I had a consensual relationship with an adult woman.”
He added: “I will co-operate fully to ensure this matter this can be resolved as quickly as possible” before urging the media to show “caution and protect my right to innocence.”
Prisa Media, which owns Chilean radio station Radio ADN where Valdivia works as a commentator, reacted by announcing they had suspended him.
It said in a statement: “The management of Prisa Media has taken the decision to suspend Jorge Valdivia’s participation indefinitely until his legal situation is resolved by the courts.”
Valdivia, 40, was nicknamed El Mago, English for ‘The Wizard’, during his career. He was a classic number 10 best-known for his passing ability and skills.
He has been praised by the likes of Pele and Carlos Valderrama.
Valdivia played in Chile as well as Brazil and Mexico, scoring seven goals in his 78 appearances for the senior Chilean national team.
Daylight Saving Time disrupts sleep and productivity for weeks – exact date Americans start to dread annual clock change
TWO in five Americans will experience “Daylight Saving Scaries” when preparing to change the clocks in November.
The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 40% feel a sense of dread when preparing to “fall back,” a feeling that lasts much longer than just the day or two surrounding the time change.
Results revealed this sense of dread sets in about 11 days prior to the changing of clocks — starting around Oct. 23 this year.
And it doesn’t end until about 13 days after the change, which will be Nov. 16.
Commissioned by Avocado Green Mattress and conducted by Talker Research, the survey dug into the “Daylight Saving Scaries” and how respondents feel about changing their clocks.
Regardless of whether they experience the “Daylight Saving Scaries,” 59% of respondents would permanently stop the switch to and from Daylight Saving Time if given the chance.
And older generations were more eager to do so: half of millennials would choose to end the twice-a-year time change, compared to 69% of baby boomers.
Only a third of respondents (35%) believe the trade-off in the fall — an extra hour of sleep for the night, versus less light in the evenings — is worth it.
That might be due in part to the 77% of respondents who feel more energized when the sun is out. But after Daylight Saving Time ends, 70% feel like they start and end their day when it’s dark.
“The sudden shift to shorter days and darker nights throws off our sleep schedules,” said Mark Abrials, CMO at Avocado Green Mattress.
“Everyone is a bit cranky, grumpy, moody, and lazy.”
Employed respondents (48%) especially miss the daylight — 54% admit experiencing the “sunlight blues” after the time change, as they’re at work during all the hours of daylight.
For employed respondents, 43% also said that the week after Daylight Saving Time ends is their most unproductive at work — with 31% admitting they make more mistakes than is typical.
This includes falling asleep at their desk while typing a letter to the company’s president, showing up late after not changing their clocks the night before and putting salt into their coffee instead of sugar.
About a fifth of respondents said changing the clocks harms their sleep schedule (21%).
States that do not observe daylight saving time
The history of daylight saving time can be traced back to 1918. However, some states and territories do not observe the practice, including:
- Most of Arizona
- Hawaii
- American Samoa
- Guam
- The Northern Mariana Islands
- Puerto Rico
- The US Virgin Islands
Therefore, perhaps it’s no surprise that 37% of respondents need more sleep in the days or weeks after Daylight Saving Time ends, regardless of their employment status.
And for those respondents, they need an extra hour and 24 minutes, in order to feel well-rested.
“The fall time change can be such a struggle,” said Amy Sieman, Affiliate Manager at Avocado Green Mattress.
“The early darkness can make us tired early and more prone to be sedentary, skipping out on fun activities and time outdoors.”
Talker Research surveyed 2,000 Americans who experience Daylight Saving Time; the survey was commissioned by Avocado Green Mattress and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between Oct. 3–7, 2024.
Russell Wilson’s wife Ciara makes major announcement following QB husband’s return for Jets-Steelers game
RUSSELL Wilson’s wife Ciara shared a message following her husband’s first start of the season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, 35, made his debut in the team’s 37-15 win over the New York Jets on Week 7’s edition of Sunday Night Football.
NFL star Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara seen leaving the Fontainebleau Las Vegas during Super Bowl weekend in February[/caption] The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback avoiding a sack during the team’s 37-15 win over the New York Jets last weekend[/caption]Wilson replaced Justin Fields at signal-caller for the primetime game.
The nine-time Pro Bowler Wilson suffered a calf injury before the season and reclaimed his starting role.
Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin did receive criticism for handing the starting role to the 35-year-old after Fields led the franchise to a 4-2 to begin the year.
Fields threw just one interception in the first six games and scored two rushing touchdowns in the team’s win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 6.
But Wilson stepped up against the Jets, completing 16 of 29 passes for two touchdowns and a rushing score.
His wife Ciara and their three kids, Amora Princess, Win Harrison, and Sienna Princess were in attendance at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Future Zahir, her son from a relationship with rapper Future, also appeared at the game.
One day after Wilson’s first start of the season, Ciara revealed some news on her Instagram account.
The 38-year-old Ciara announced that she will be headlining the Mighty Hoopla festival in England.
“Excited to Headline Hoopla!” she wrote to her 35.4 million followers on the social media platform. “London, see you all there May 31.”
Before attending the Pittsburgh game, the R&B star Ciara performed in Saudi Arabia.
The singer shared pictures of herself and the family cheering for Wilson on Instagram.
“Victory Monday! Go Daddy @DangeRussWilson! Go @Steelers,” Ciara captioned the post, which displayed the family wearing Wilson’s No. 3 jersey.
Earlier in the day, Ciara rocked a gold queen bee outfit.
Wilson and Ciara attend the 2022 ESPYs at Dolby Theatre[/caption]The Steelers will host the New York Giants on Monday Night Football in Week 8.
The Giants are 2-5 and have lost their last two games.
And Ciara may cheer on her significant other once again.
The couple have been married since 2016.
They tied the knot in a private ceremony at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, England.