GARETH BALE has broke his silence on wanting to buy Cardiff City.

The Tottenham and Real Madrid legend is leading a consortium interested in taking over the League One side.

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Gareth Bale has spoken about his interest in Cardiff[/caption]

Bale, who retired from football two years ago after a spell with Los Angeles FC, sent a letter of intent to Cardiff owner Vincent Tan last month.

Bale said: “We are interested in getting Cardiff. It’s my home (town) club, it’s where I grew up and my uncle used to play for them.

“To be involved with an ownership group would be a dream come true.

“It’s a club close to my heart. It’s where I grew up and I would love to be able to be a part of growing Cardiff and taking it to the Premier League where it belongs.

“I know how amazing the Welsh fans and Cardiff fans are. It would be amazing to try and do something together.

“We are trying to engage with Cardiff and more news will come out on that in the future but hopefully we can get something done.”

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FAMILIES of some of the 329 victims of a plane crash off the Irish coast gathered to mark the 40th anniversary of the tragedy today.

On June 23 1985, men, women and children died when Air India Flight 182 was brought down off the coast of Cork in what remains the worst aviation disaster in Irish and Canadian history.

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The annual commemoration at the Ahakista Memorial serves as a solemn tribute to those who perished and as a reminder of the enduring bonds between Ireland, Canada and India.

This year’s ceremony, marking a milestone anniversary, began at the memorial monument with a minute of silence, followed by a moving tribute from the families of the victims through chanting and readings from Christian and Hindu representatives.

Family members then laid wreaths alongside the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll, Taoiseach Micheal Martin, The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Canadian Minister of Public Safety, Mr Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas of India, representatives from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Naval Service, An Garda Siochana; and members of the local community.

His Excellency Akhilesh Mishra, Indian Ambassador to Ireland, His Excellency Dennis King, Canadian Ambassador to Ireland, Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development, Jerry Buttimer TD, Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Moira Murrell and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations in New York Bob Rae were also in attendance.

Speaking at the event, the Mayor Carroll said: “Today, we come together to remember those whose lives were so tragically cut short and to stand in solidarity with their families.

“This memorial in Ahakista is a symbol of our community’s commitment to honouring their memory and ensuring that their loss is never forgotten.”

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said: “Forty years on, we remember the 329 innocent lives lost in the skies above Ireland.

“Today, we gather in solidarity with the families of those who were aboard Air India Flight 182.

“While we are brought together in sadness on this occasion, we also recognise the deep bonds of friendship that have grown between our communities and nations.”

Cork County Council Chief Executive Moira Murrell added: “Cork County Council is honoured to continue supporting this memorial, which holds such significance for families, friends, and communities on both sides of the Atlantic.

‘HONOUR THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED’

“Is le mothú domhain sollúntachta agus le machnaimh a dhéanaimid onóir dóibh siúd a fuair bás, agus dóibh siúd ar athraíodh a saol go deo ag an tragóid seo. Go bhfaighe siad síocháin agus sólás. (It is with a deep sense of solemnity and reflection that we honour those who have passed away, and those whose lives have been forever changed by this tragedy. May they find peace and comfort.)”

The Air India Memorial at Ahakista continues to draw visitors from across the world, standing as a poignant reminder of the importance of remembering the past while working towards a more peaceful future.

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CRUZ BECKHAM has shown he has both a good voice and a vicious tongue after sharing a video of himself singing on TikTok.

David and Victoria Beckham’s youngest son is fighting to prove his musical chops and has hit back at his critics in a series of sassy messages after a string of comments questioning his ability.

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Brother Brooklyn was also the subject of online jokes about his various careers[/caption]

And his estranged brother Brooklyn also inadvertently found himself in the firing line, after someone mixed them up and made a joke about Cruz’s older brother’s moves into photography, cookery and racing.

They wrote: “Are you going to stick with this job or going to become a race car driver next or something?”

Cruz replied: “Wrong brother mate.”

He wasn’t so polite with others though.

Another critic commented: “He has the talent of an average teenage boy that just recently started learning guitar.”

Cruz, who has, to be fair, spent years working on his musicianship, said: “It’s easy to comment on TikTok isn’t it. U think I care what you think darling x.”

Mocking his mum Posh Spice’s vocal ability, one woman named Julie wrote: “Definitely got his talent from his mam. I’d try football like ya dad.”

To many laughs from his followers, he hit back: “Julie mate have u seen what u look like, maybe sort it out.”

I can’t blame Cruz for getting short in the comments, given people have been so judgmental before even hearing what he has to offer.

I’ve heard very exciting things about his music after he worked with The Kooks’ Luke Pritchard.

And this snippet he posted, which he suggested is from a song called For Ya Love, shows he has plenty of swagger.

In the short clip, he sings: “Call me if you’re looking for some fun,” before adding: “Love’s a ride that money cannot buy.”

With Glastonbury approaching at the end of the week, I’m keeping my fingers crossed Cruz will be finding a stage to perform on.

I’d love to see what he’s got.

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Cruz Beckham has shown he has both a good voice and a vicious tongue after sharing a video of himself singing on TikTok[/caption]

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MOST celebs shy away from controversy – but not Chris Brown.

On the second night of his sold-out Breezy Bowl XX world tour at Tottenham Hotspur stadium, a friend told me he showed footage of himself at Manchester Magistrates Court on big screens as fans waved placards which read: “From the cage to the stage.”

The rapper, who has pleaded not guilty, will stand trial next October for an alleged attack on a music producer in London in 2023.

Cardi copies Bey

CARDI B gave Beyonce a run for her money when she turned up to her Cowboy Carter tour in an outfit even more extravagant than half of those which the superstar wears on stage.

The rapper wore a tasseled fur corset with a matching coat and cowboy hat to the third and final show at Stade de France in Paris.

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Cardi B wore a tasseled fur corset with a matching coat and cowboy hat to Beyonce’s final show at Stade de France in Paris[/caption]

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And she was in luck at the show, because Bey brought Jay-Z out to perform Crazy In Love, N****s in Paris and Partition – their first time on stage together in seven years.

Cardi herself may soon be back on stage as yesterday she started teasing the announcement of her long-awaited second album.

In an Instagram post, she said: “Seven years, and the time has come. Seven years of love, light and loss. Seven years I gave them grace, but now I give them hell.

“I’m shedding feathers and no more tears.”

Something tells me she may be aiming some choice lyrics at her ex-husband Offset on this new project.

BOB’S NO MONEY ADVISER

CLEAN BANDIT have revealed Sir Bob Geldof gave them some seriously bad advice at the start of their career.

Speaking exclusively backstage at Sky Presents Isle of Wight Festival, Jack Patterson said the Boomtown Rat offered his wisdom in Spain.

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Clean Bandit have revealed Sir Bob Geldof gave them some seriously bad advice at the start of their career[/caption]

Jack said: “When we first got offered a record deal, we had some advice from Bob. We were trying to decide whether to do it or not. And he said, ‘If anyone offers you money for your music, just take it’.

“I’m not sure that was the best decision for us. We’re not doing that any more.”

Grace Chatto added: “I was saying we’d be mad not to because we couldn’t afford to pay our rent. And then Bob Geldof said that. So, we just did it. And then we were f***ed.”

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BURNA BOY is playing a free O2 Priority gig at O2 Forum Kentish Town in North London.

The singer, who sold out Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, last year will perform the intimate gig on July 16.

Tickets are available to O2 mobile and Virgin Media broadband customers through Priority, with the ballot currently open online.

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ALESHA’S MIS-TEEQ TEASER

ALESHA DIXON has teased Mis-Teeq could stage a reunion in 2026 to coincide with their 25th anniversary.

The Noughties girl group, which also featured Su-Elise Nash and Sabrina Washington, had hits including Scandalous and One Night Stand before splitting in 2005.

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Alesha Dixon has teased Mis-Teeq could stage a reunion in 2026 to coincide with their 25th anniversary[/caption]

But when asked about the prospect of a return during a discussion on the Hits Radio breakfast show yesterday, Alesha said: “There might be.

“Well, next year is the 25th anniversary of Lickin’ On Both Sides, our debut album. We’re thinking. We’re thinking.

“Thinking doesn’t mean we’re doing – but we’re thinking, which is more than we’ve done.”

Justin does all Wight

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE closed the Isle of Wight Festival with a headline show, which was watched from the side of the stage by his wife Jessica Biel.

He wore shades and a red jacket as he entertained thousands of fans with hits including SexyBack, Cry Me A River and Rock Your Body on Sunday evening, following sets from Olly Murs and Texas.

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Justin Timberlake closed the Isle of Wight Festival with a headline show[/caption]

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Justin wore shades and a red jacket as he entertained thousands of fans[/caption]

Justin told his adoring fans said: “I’ve been trying to get to Isle Of Wight for years and years and years and it’s everything I thought it was.

“I’ve got a special place in my heart for the UK, for England, I have so much gratitude for you – welcome to the party. You made a Tennessee boy’s dreams come true.”

GOING TO EUROVISION WOULD BE SHEER DELIGHT

IT is derided by music snobs as a silly contest, but even Ed Sheeran is a massive Eurovision fan and is desperate to go to the contest.

Ed, if that means you’d be up for representing the UK too, that would certainly improve our chances of winning again.

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Ed Sheeran is a massive Eurovision fan and is desperate to go to the contest[/caption]

Referring to his Instagram story where he backed Italian Lucio Corsi’s song Volevo Essere Un Duro at May’s event, Ed said: “I thought it was the best song. But then I felt bad because my friend Louane was on the show and I was like, ‘Ah f**k, I don’t know who to choose here’.”

Asked if he had ever been, Ed told an Italian radio station: “I’d like to go. I watch it every year and it’s one of my favourite things to do.

“But even if we have a good song it’s usually not voted for because of us being Britain.”

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NEMO smashed their Eurovision trophy on stage last year when they dropped it after winning in Sweden.

Now this year’s victor, JJ from Austria, has revealed his statue has snapped in half too.

He wrote on TikTok: “My suitcase came back broken. Therefore everything inside my suitcase was broken too… don’t worry, we’re getting it fixed.”

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FANS WONDER AT NOEL SET LIST

OASIS’ reunion set list is one of the most talked about topics of conversation in our office.

And while we know Cigarettes And Alcohol has made the cut, I’m told one fan classic might not be so lucky.

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Oasis’ reunion set list is one of the most talked about topics of conversation in our office[/caption]

Insiders said Wonderwall, which is the most streamed Nineties hit ever, and a real singalong favourite, has become a huge source of contention.

While Liam Gallagher is happy to include it, Noel cannot bear it. My mole said: “Oasis want to play their favourite tracks, as well as the ones loved by their fans.

“This setlist has been worked on tirelessly and the band want to make sure they get the right balance.

“When it comes to Wonderwall, Noel isn’t a fan and doesn’t particularly want it to feature.

“Liam has played it before at his solo concerts, he doesn’t mind it, but Noel hasn’t performed it since the group split because he thinks it’s not a complete track. Seeing as it’s one of Oasis’ best known tracks, it would be astonishing if they didn’t perform it.”

Fans will have to wait until the first night in Cardiff on July 4 to find out if Noel’s wish has come true.

He has made no secret of his disdain for the 1995 track, which got to No2 in the charts and has been streamed well over one billion times.

Noel said: “Wonderwall is one of my least favourite songs because it’s not finished. If I could somehow twist time and go back there, I’d probably pick a different song for our calling card. Probably Some Might Say.”

Ten more SANDF members joined two earlier suspects in custody for the 2023 murder of Lt-Col Frans Mathipa, bringing the total accused to 12.

WHEN it comes to transfer business, Arsenal have certainly failed to live up to their elite status over the years.

While the majority of incomings have proven to be successful, outgoings have been a real issue.

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The club’s record sale remains the £32million earned from the departure of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain eight years ago.

Even with today’s inflated transfer market, Arsenal have failed to surpass that figure despite having some hugely talented players on their books.

SunSport has looked at the club’s top 10 most expensive outgoings, including one deal from 26 years ago.

1. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to Liverpool (£32m)

Arsenal’s top sale to date, Oxlade-Chamberlain joined Liverpool in a £32million transfer in 2017 after a six-year spell in north London.

The midfielder made 198 appearances in total for the Gunners before leaving and registered 48 direct goal contributions.

He went on to spend six years with Liverpool but struggled to establish himself as a regular first-team starter at Anfield.

Oxlade-Chamberlain left Merseyside as a free agent in 2023 and subsequently joined Besiktas, where he currently remains.

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Oxlade-Chamberlain joined Liverpool in a £32million transfer in 2017[/caption]

2. Nicolas Anelka to Real Madrid (£30m)

The club’s second-highest sale will likely come as a shock to many fans.

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That’s because it happened 26 years ago.

In 1999, Anelka swapped England for Spain when he completed a move to Real Madrid for £30m.

The Frenchman made 90 appearances for the Gunners in total across his two-year spell, scoring 28 goals.

He also played for the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City and Chelsea before retiring 10 years ago.

Arsenal fans have been left stunned after learning that Anelka remains one of the club’s highest sales over a quarter of a century on from his departure.

One person took to social media to write: “This is actually diabolical how the hell are we a big club.”

While a second commented: “Our 2nd highest sale was in 1999/00?!”

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Nicolas Anelka swapped England for Spain when he completed a move to Real Madrid for £30m[/caption]

3. Alexis Sanchez to Man Utd (straight swap, £30m)

In a unique deal, Sanchez left Arsenal to join Manchester United in a straight swap deal that saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan go the other way.

The deal, which took place in January 2018, is estimated to have been worth around £30m.

Sanchez was one of the best players in the Premier League during his time at Arsenal but experienced a drop in form towards the end of his time at the Emirates.

After joining Man Utd, his fortunes did not improve.

He later admitted that he regretted leaving Arsenal.

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Alexis Sanchez joined Man Utd as part of a swap deal[/caption]

4. Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona (£29m)

In a move that broke the hearts of Arsenal fans, Fabregas joined Barcelona in a deal worth around £29m in 2011 after eight years at the Emirates.

He made over 300 appearances for the Gunners and scored 57 goals.

Following his spell with Barcelona, Fabregas returned to the Premier League with Chelsea.

He now the head coach of Como in the Serie A.

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Cesc Fabregas joined Barcelona in a deal worth around £29m in 2011[/caption]

5. Emile Smith Rowe to Fulham (£27m)

Smith Rowe put an end to his 14-year Arsenal career last summer when he joined Fulham in a permanent move.

The 24-year-old joined the Cottagers in search of regular first team football, having fallen down the pecking order at the Emirates.

He made 40 appearances for Fulham last season, scoring six goals.

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Emile Smith Rowe joined Fulham last summer[/caption]

6. Robin Van Persie to Man Utd (£26m)

In a move that still haunts Arsenal fans to this day, Van Persie swapped the Emirates for Old Trafford for approximately £26m.

The striker had amassed an impressive goalscoring record for the Gunners, scoring 132 times in 278 appearances.

His 2012 move was deemed hugely controversial – especially when he received a guard of honour from his old club for winning the Premier League with United just one year after making the switch.

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Robin van Persie left Arsenal for Man Utd in 2012[/caption]

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He received a guard of honour from the Gunners just one year later[/caption]

7. Alex Iwobi to Everton (£25m)

Iwobi joined Everton in a deal worth around £25m in 2019, having first joined Arsenal when he was at primary school.

He made 149 appearances for the Gunners in total, scoring 15 goals.

The winger then spent four years at Everton before joining Fulham in 2023, where he is still a first team regular.

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Alex Iwobi left to join Everton in 2019[/caption]

8. Folarin Balogun to Monaco (£25)

Balogun was sold by the Gunners following a prolific season on loan with Reims in Ligue 1.

He joined Monaco in a deal worth approximately £25m excluding add-ons in 2023, having graduated from Arsenal’s Hale End academy.

In the season before he was sold, Balogun scored 21 Ligue 1 goals in 37 appearances for Reims on loan.

It made him the joint-fourth highest goalscorer in the league.

Balogun was limited to just 10 first team appearances during his time with Arsenal.

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Folarin Balogun left Arsenal in 2023 to join Monaco following a successful loan spell in Ligue 1[/caption]

9. Eddie Nketiah to Crystal Palace (£25m)

After nine years at Arsenal, Nketiah left the Emirates to join Crystal Palace in search of more regular first team football last summer.

The deal was understood to be worth around £25m before add-ons.

He made 37 appearances during his first season at Selhurst Park and scored seven goals.

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Eddie Nketiah joined Crystal Palace from Arsenal last summer[/caption]

10. Joe Willock to Newcastle (£25m)

The midfielder swapped Arsenal for Newcastle in 2021 in a deal worth £25m.

Willock had just broken into the Gunners’ first team but left in search of more game time.

Since then, the 25-year-old has made 143 appearances for Newcastle.

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PETER O’MAHONY detailed an extensive “refresh” of his back garden that he had been “planning for the last few years”.

The Ireland and Munster rugby legend has become famed for his gardening in recent times.

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Peter O’Mahony documented a major change to his back garden[/caption]

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He revealed he had been planning it for years[/caption]

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Fans praised the change as beautiful[/caption]

But every pursuing perfecting, the dad-of-three took to Instagram to outline an extensive job he had been conducting in recent weeks.

Alongside a video of the work being done, O’Mahony revealed that it had required 15 bags of manure and three TONNES of mulch.

He explained: “I’ve been planning to revamp the herbaceous planting in all 3 beds over the last few years.

“I’m happy with the structural planting now but I knew the flowering had a big refresh in it.

“Over a few weeks recently we removed all bulbs, perennial plants, plants that I had moved from pots into beds and weeds.

“We then drew up a small list of plants that we repeated in groups along the boarders.

“2 of the smaller beds are quite shaded so the planting in them is different to the long boarder witch is mostly full sun.

“We planted nearly 300 perennials and some grasses throughout the 3 beds.

“Then added lots of garden compost and 15 bags of well rotted manure followed by 3 tonne bags of mulch.

“I think what we’ve come up with now is a longer flowering period that should have interest from Spring to Autumn.

“Plan is now to do a full planting of bulbs come winter time but as of now I’m delighted with the way it’s turning out.

“I’ll keep you up dated on how it matures…!”

Followers flocked to Instagram to praise his new look garden, with one saying: “Good looking garden. Well done”

A second said: “I just love your garden”, a third posted: “Beautiful” and a fourth commented: “This looks class”

While O’Mahony takes his gardening incredibly seriously, it provides a source of mockery from his wife Jessica.

In one such instant, she joked she “lives life on the edge” after nearly ending Peter’s via a heart attack.

She pranked him perfectly by initially stalking him in their garden like a tiger pursuing its prey..

The 35-year-old may be a hulking figure known for being tough even by rugby standards – but he’s still not immune from getting startled.

And so it proved as he nearly jumped out of his crocs before throwing a death stare her way that was usually reserved for only the tetchiest moments of his Munster and Ireland career.

MANY of us are guilty of putting off stripping the bed – it’s such a loathsome chore, and sometimes it feels like it takes a lot of energy.

But changing our sheets is essential, especially during the summer when the hot weather arrives.

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So to help, experts have revealed how often we should be washing our bedsheets[/caption]

The warmer temperatures mean most of us will be sweating through the night, even if we are putting the fans on.

And this, in turn, can leave stains and odours on our pillows and sheets that impact our sleep hygiene.

So, experts have revealed exactly how often everyone should be washing their bedding in the summer.

And it’s more often than you might think.

Chloe Barrow, interior expert at Laura James, said that homeowners should wash their sheets at least twice a week during the summer.

And if you suffer from summer night sweats, then this number could actually be higher.

She said: “In the warmer months, I recommend washing your bedding every week as a minimum.

“Hot nights mean more sweat and skin cells accumulate in the sheets.

“Not only can this make for an uncomfortable sleep, but it can also lead to odour or irritation if left too long.

“If you experience night sweats, are prone to allergies, or have pets sharing your bed, I recommend upping this to twice a week to help maintain freshness and to be hygienic.”

But it’s not just sweat and skin that make our bedding dirtier more quickly than during the winter months.

Leaving the window open and putting the fan on can also impact our bedding.

Chloe added: “You should definitely wash bedding more frequently in summer than winter.

“In colder months, our bodies sweat less, and we tend to wear more nightwear, creating a cleaner sleep environment.

“In summer, it’s common to sleep with minimal clothing and open windows, which can bring in more pollen and outdoor particles.

“That’s not to mention those who experience night sweats and the body oils your bedding absorbs from that.

“This combination makes regular washing essential if you want to stay on top of sleep hygiene.”

Chloe also revealed the biggest mistake that people make when they clean their bedding.

She said: “The most common mistake people make when cleaning bedding is not washing their pillows.

“No, I don’t mean pillowcases, I mean actual pillows.

“I recommend doing this at least twice a year as a minimum, and treat them according to their filling.

“Synthetic pillows tolerate warmer washes.

“But feather or down should be washed cool and air-dried flat to avoid clumping or damage.

“If you’re a night sweater, I’d recommend washing your pillows a couple of times over the summer period.”

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CREEPY footage has emerged of an alleged mock “wedding” between a British man and a nine-year-old girl at Disneyland Paris.

A video released by French network BFM TV shows around 100 guests seated during the £111,000 ceremony in front of the iconic Sleeping Beauty castle.

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Guests at the twisted mock ‘wedding rehearsal’ in front of Disneyland Paris’ Sleeping Beauty castle[/caption]

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The park rented out the iconic castle grounds to the organisers under the belief it was a genuine wedding[/caption]

Guests are seen waiting for what they had reportedly been told would be “a chic and elegant” wedding rehearsal.

In the video filmed on Saturday at dawn, a flower-covered stage, lavish décor, a grand cake and musicians can be seen.

But what they witnessed next would leave them horrified – appearing on stage as the “bride” was a nine-year-old girl.

The child, reportedly of Ukrainian nationality, was carried out as she could not walk in the extravagant bridal dress.

Disney staff immediately called police upon spotting a “scared and confused” child in a big dress with four-inch heels taped to her feet, reports French newspaper Le Parisien.

Disneyland Paris was reportedly deceived about the nature of the event, as reported by The Sun earlier today.

The park said it had rented out the grounds of the Sleeping Beauty Castle under the impression that a genuine wedding rehearsal would take place – not an event involving a minor.

The event cost the organisers $130,000 (£111,000), BFM reported. 

The organiser is said to have assumed the “identity of a Latvian national”, using “false documents to secure the conclusion of the contract for privatising the park”, BFM TV reports.

According to Le Parisien, the man, 22, had presented himself “as a future Irish groom living in Germany”. 

Cops are said to have immediately arrested the “groom”, who later insisted that the purpose of the ceremony was to create a video for social media.

But Disney staff said recording is strictly forbidden, adding that “the man may have devised this subterfuge to obtain images of the park”.

The girl’s 41-year-old mother, reportedly Ukrainian, was also arrested.

She said she wanted her daughter to feel like a Disney “princess” for the day, according to DW News.

200 adult guests and 100 children aged five to 15 were said to have been recruited online through ads describing a “chic and elegant” “rehearsal” wedding, Le Parisien reported. 

They were allegedly paid €200 each and told to “enter the room, sit down, stand up, applaud and participate naturally and elegantly in this event filmed in a festive and classy atmosphere”. 

A statement issued by the prosecutor’s office in the local town of Meaux read: “Four people were arrested and questioned: the groom, who was believed to be the organiser of the event and is presumed to be British and aged 22; the mother of the child, a 41-year-old Ukrainian woman; and two Latvian nationals aged 55 and 24.”

A 55-year-old man claimed he was hired to play the role of the “bride’s” dad for 12,000 euros (£10,266) – and only discovered her age at the event, local news reports.

The prosecutor’s statement added that “police custody of the British suspect and a Latvian national was also extended on charges of fraud and money laundering”.

A criminal investigation has been opened, according to the prosecutor’s office.

It added that a medical examination confirmed the child had not suffered any violence.

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Officials say they are still trying to understand the nature of the event.

The man posing as the “groom” claimed that he was the director of a production company and that they were shooting a video, a police source told Le Parisien.

A witness, who said they had been a guest at the event, told the newspaper: “We all thought we were going to attend a wedding…

“Everyone was stunned, no one expected it. Disneyland did things very well.

“They cancelled everything as soon as they realized the bride was a child. We were shocked to see that.”

Witness Yeleen, who attended the ceremony as a guest with her daughter, said: “I saw a little girl dressed in white.

“I saw her hair prepared with curls and a lady picking her up in her arms.

“At that moment, I was shocked. I realised when I saw the child. It was atrocious.”

The prosecutor’s office said: “So it wasn’t a wedding, but a staged wedding filmed with around a hundred extras.

“They privatised Disneyland Paris, pretending it was a real wedding.”

They are set to appear before a judge at Meaux judicial court on Monday as part of a formal judicial investigation.

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Around 12 million tourists are said to visit Disneyland Paris each year[/caption]

The BBC has cut its last ­remaining tie with former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Wynne Evans.

I can reveal that the continuing ­controversy surrounding the TV star has seen his six-part travelogue, All at Sea, officially axed after just one season.

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Controversy surrounding Wynne has seen his six-part travelogue, All at Sea, with Joanna Page, officially axed[/caption]

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The debut series of the show — which he hosted with his pal, Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page — saw them travel up and down the coastline of their Welsh homeland.

It was paused earlier this year when Wynne was dropped from the Strictly Live Tour after making what seemed to be a crude remark at the launch event.

The opera singer, who starred in the Go Compare ads, had already been embroiled in “gropegate” during last year’s show, when he appeared to place an unsolicited hand on the ­stomach of his dance partner Katya Jones on live TV.

The pair said it was an inside joke and stressed they were great friends.

All at Sea aired on BBC One in February and March and saw Wynne and Joanna setting sail for Barry Island, Swansea, Tenby and St Davids.

Of the travel show’s axing, an insider said: “Once the first series was slapped on ice, there was always a huge question mark hanging over the prospect of a second outing.

“Only now has the BBC publicly confirmed it won’t be returning.

“It means that Wynne has no TV show or radio show with the Beeb, and effectively marks the end of their ­relationship.”

Wynne recently parted company with BBC Wales, where he was a DJ.

He launched his own online radio show earlier this month, and just over 40,000 tuned in for its first broadcast.

All six episodes of All at Sea are still available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

But a spokeswoman for the BBC confirmed: “There are no plans for a second series.”

Boxing role no low blow

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Stephen Graham says wife Hannah was worried by the title of his new Disney+ boxing drama A Thousand Blows, according to the star[/caption]

He got beefed up to star as boxer Sugar Goodson in Disney+ historical drama A Thousand Blows – but Stephen Graham says his wife wasn’t thrilled when she was first told of his new role.

Hannah Walters, who appeared alongside Stephen in 2021 film Boiling Point, was worried about what type of filming he was doing after hearing the series’ title.

Speaking to Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett on their SmartLess podcast, he said: “My missus went, as soon as they said, A Thousand Blows, ‘Sounds a bit like a top shelf, that . . . ’”

Stephen, who starred in his Netflix series Adolescence earlier this year, added: “I trained – I did a lot of boxing, ate a s***load of protein, and it was great – I had six months when I got into the best shape I’ve ever been in.

“To do all that training at 51, that’s crazy.”

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The Streets’ Mike Skinner is among musicians who will read a CBeebies Bedtime Story.

Loyle Carner, The Last Dinner Party singer Abigail Morris and Sampha will also host the popular show, which airs weekdays at 6.50pm.

Friday will see surprise stars reading from Glastonbury.

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Damian on dino duties

Wolf Hall star Damian Lewis will narrate an immersive dinosaur experience where you can get up close and personal with the prehistoric creatures.

Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs, at the Lightroom venue in London’s King’s Cross, is being put on in collaboration with Apple TV+ from July 9.

The actor will lend his captivating voice to bring alive the excitement, drama and gravity of one of the most fascinating times in our Earth’s history.

With music from Hans Zimmer, it promises to bring visitors closer than ever to what it would have been like to see dinosaurs in real life.

Damian said of the attraction: “It’s an amazing immersive space to transport people back in time.”

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BROOKLYN Beckham has reportedly ‘cut off brothers Cruz and Romeo’ in the latest move amid the huge family feud.

The son of David and Victoria Beckham has hit the headlines after a distancing from his family.

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Brooklyn Beckham has apparently cut off his siblings as the family feud intensifies[/caption]

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He is no longer on speaking terms with Romeo or Cruz[/caption]

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This comes after he snubbed the birthday celebrations of his father David along with his wife Nicola Peltz (pictured)[/caption]

Rumours about a feud with the Beckham clan and Nicola Peltz, 30, have circulated since her £3million wedding to Brooklyn, 26, in Florida.

The actress and media personality reportedly snubbed a design by her mother-in-law for a custom gown by Valentino.

Since then, the alleged clash has intensified as Brooklyn snubbed all four parties that were thrown for his ex-footballer dad David to celebrate his birthday.

This was despite the fact that he was located in London with Nicola at the time, away from their Los Angeles £11million mansion.

Now it has been revealed that the situation has become so severe that Brooklyn is no longer on speaking terms with his siblings.

According to The Mail, his family – which include Romeo, 22, and Cruz, 20, – refer to the aspiring chef as ‘The Hostage’.

It’s also been reported that the former amateur photographer failed to even congratulate his dad after news emerged of his knighthood.

Brooklyn appeared to previously take a swipe at his family on Instagram when he posted a video with his wife.

Emphasising his ‘choice’ to stick by his wife, the caption read: “My whole world x I will love you forever x I always choose you baby x you’re the most amazing person i know xx me and you forever baby.”

The outlet also stated that Brooklyn now spends most of his evenings alone with his wife.

His evenings consist of activities such as watching TV together by the fire as well as running her a bath.

This is a far cry from his former party lifestyle where he was seen with the likes of Jack Ramsay – son of TV chef Gordon Ramsay.

He also used to have a close bond with Anais Gallagher, 25, who is the daughter of Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher.

Brooklyn’s feud with his brother reportedly stems from a falling out between Nicola, and Kim Turnbull, 24, who was in a relationship with Brooklyn’s younger sibling, Romeo, 22.

The outlet suggested that her team told members of the US media that she was the reason why the pair didn’t attend David’s birthday gatherings.

Romeo and Kim have since split, but it seems the relationship between the brothers has not warmed since then.

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The entire Beckham family are reportedly engulfed in a huge feud with Brooklyn[/caption]

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Brooklyn allegedly didn’t even congratulate his father when he was awarded with a Knighthood[/caption]

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The Beckham family apparently refer to Brooklyn as ‘The Hostage’[/caption]

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Rumours of a feud circulated between Nicola and Brooklyn’s mother Victoria Beckham at the time of her wedding[/caption]

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She reportedly snubbed a design from her mother-in-law for her custom Valentino gown[/caption]