IDRIS ELBA has invested in a brand new Formula E team – and has revealed the “deep and personal” reason for the decision.

The Hollywood star, 52, is part of a star-studded group to get involved in KIRO CUPRA.

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Kiro Race Co are hoping to take the Formula E world by storm[/caption]

Elba believes Formula E combines sport, entertainment and sustainability – something close to his heart.

And the sport’s CEO, Jeff Dodds, also believes the new investment group can help grow the sport on a global scale.

Announcing the news, a statement read: “Kiro Race Co (“KIRO”), the newest team competing in the FIA Formula E World Championship as CUPRA KIRO, is thrilled to announce expanded ownership with a group of highly strategic investors as the fully-electric motorsport series’ 2024/25 season continues.

“Joining lead investors David Kaplan and Bennett Rosenthal, the powerhouse investment group now includes: Golden Globe-winning actor and producer Idris Elba; major league sports team owners Tony Ressler, Larry Berg and Shaun Neff; media deal-makers Navid Mahmoodzagedan, Steve Bornstein and Rick Hess; and strategic advisors Jeffrey Assaf, Caleb Kramer and Michael Woronoff.

“This investment underscores the shared belief in Formula E’s immense potential and growing commercial appeal, following the acquisition of Kiro Race Co by The Forest Road Company, a Los Angeles-based investment firm, in October 2024.

“With unparalleled expertise across the business, media, sports, and entertainment sectors, the diverse investor group signifies the start of a compelling new era for KIRO and will be pivotal in the strategic positioning of the team’s long-term growth as a sports franchise.”

Elba revealed the team’s vision “resonated with me on a deep, personal level” as he explained his latest investment.

The Wire star said: “Formula E is at the perfect intersection by blending sport and global entertainment with sustainability.

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“I’m proud to be joining the grid with CUPRA KIRO at this pivotal moment.

“The team’s vision for the future, desire to innovate, and commitment to excellence resonate with me on a deep, personal level, and I’m looking forward to playing my part in its journey to the front of the grid.”

Formula E CEO, Dodds, revealed his excitement and called it a “transformative moment” which could “catalyse growth for the entire championship”.

Dodds said: “The arrival of this new investor group marks a transformative moment for Kiro Race Co and serves as a resounding endorsement of its strategic growth plan.

“This impressive group brings unparalleled expertise and a diverse, well-rounded perspective that will catalyse growth not just for the team, but for the entire championship.”

But this is not Elba’s first foray into motorsport.

In 2022, the Luther actor – who also performs as a rapper, singer and DJ – launched the Idris Elba Speed Academy, an initiative launched to nurture future racing talent from communities underrepresented in the world of motorsport.

A year later, SunSport revealed ex-Formula One engineer Rob Smedley was also hoping to change the future of motorsport – with a little bit of help from Elba.

KAI HAVERTZ has picked up an injury during a training camp in Dubai – and he is set to face a lengthy period on the sidelines.

The 25-year-old is Arsenal’s top scorer this season, with nine goals in all competitions, as the Gunners chase a first Premier League title since 2004.

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Kai Havertz adds to a long list of injuries for Mikel Arteta’s side this season, with star player Bukayo Saka still out of action.

Arsenal are six points off Liverpool at the top of the Premier League, and Arne Slot’s men also have a game in hand over the Gunners.

How long is Kai Havertz injured for?

Kai Havertz is expected to be out for the remainder of the season after he picked up a hamstring injury during a training camp in Dubai.

It’s a huge blow to Arsenal’s title hopes, with the German a pivotal cog in the Gunners’ success since his arrival from Chelsea in June 2023.

Mikel Arteta now only has three fit senior forwards for the upcoming weeks.

Raheem Sterling, Ethan Nwaneri and Leandro Trossard are expected to make up Arsenal’s forward line for the next few matches due to an injury crisis in the Gunners’ camp.

What games will Kai Havertz miss?

Kai Havertz will miss all of Arsenal’s remaining fixtures this season.

The games he will certainly miss are:

• Leicester (A)
• West Ham (H)
• Nottingham Forest (A)
• Champions League RO16 1st Leg
• Manchester United (A)
• Champions League RO16 2nd Leg
• Chelsea (H)
• Fulham (H)
• Everton (A)
• Brentford (H)
• Ipswich (A)
• Crystal Palace (H)
• Bournemouth (H)
• Liverpool (A)
• Newcastle (H)
• Southampton (A)

PREGNANT Michelle Keegan has revealed just how she’ll hide her baby bump as she plays the role of Brassic’s Erin Croft for the final time.

The Sky show has been Michelle‘s longest piece of TV work since she spent six years as Coronation Street‘s Tina McIntyre.

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Michelle Keegan has revealed how she’ll hide her baby bump on the Brassic set[/caption]

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The pregnant actress is currently filming for the Sky show’s final series[/caption]

The cast are now filming the seventh and final series later, which will no doubt feature a slew of signature sizzling moments, before the Manchester lass heads on maternity leave.

Michelle, 37, revealed she is expecting her first baby with TOWIE favourite Mark, 38, in December.

The Sun has since confirmed the TV favourite is “weeks” from giving birth.

Now it has been revealed how mum of one’s Erin’s streetwise winter wardrobe will be key in her scenes.

Michelle denied her loveable character will be pregnant on-screen and told Grazia magazine: “No, I’m just wearing lots of big jumpers and coats.”

Michelle has already been spotted on-set giving a glimpse of her baby bump in a huge green overcoat.

The expectant mum was also seen grinning with her co-stars as she pulled on a cosy pink puffa jacket for a group snapshot.

Michelle also covered up when she reunited on set with ex Corrie star Catherine Tyldesley.

In this snap, Michelle donned an olive green leather bomber jacket and pulled her brunette locks into Erin’s signature high ponytail.

Brassic first launched in 2019 and follows a group of working class friends as they struggle to make ends meet, resorting to petty crime and running into trouble as they go.

Bonded by lifelong friendships, the group navigate bizarre antics and heists while avoiding the cops.

They battle parenting reveals as well as mental health issues, as well as the group’s changing dynamic as they grow up.

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Earlier this week, we reported how filming for Michelle’s series in Cheshire caused havoc for fellow TV star Molly-Mae Hague.

It came as scenes were shot just streets away from her Molly Maison mansion, prompting closures of roads and pavements for access.

Yet we told how news that filming was so close to Molly-Mae’s house wasn’t passed on to the star, and as a result threw a spanner into her day.

A source exclusively told The Sun: “They blocked off her street and were filming two houses down from her.

“She started trying to drive down the street but had to stop due to the disruption.”

Exclusive pics acquired by The Sun showed cars and police vehicles blocking the road, with a roadworks sign warning: “Traffic control ahead.”

It’s not known what scenes are being filmed in the show, or how it connects to the final series.

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She is using Erin’s wardrobe of ‘big coats’ to mask her bump[/caption]

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She is expecting her first baby with husband Mark Wright[/caption]

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Michelle is seen cuddling up in a dryrobe jacket while on set with ex Corrie co-star Cath Tyldesley[/caption]

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She opened up on the wardrobe hack to Grazia[/caption]

EASTENDERS has brought back two Walford icons after 16 years for Billy Mitchell’s stag do.

The BBC soap has been celebrating its history with a long-list of returns ahead of it 40th anniversary and while that’s only a week away, they haven’t slowed down the surprises.

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EastEnders has revealed two new returns[/caption]

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Instead fans watching today’s episode – which is now available to watch on BBC iPlayer – were treated to surprise appearances by Garry and Minty.

Actors Ricky Groves and Cliff Parisi left fans stunned with their returns after 16 years away.

Garry was last seen in 2009 having left Walford with wife Dawn on their wedding day with daughter Summer.

While Minty left the following year having split from tragic Heather Trott.

The pair’s return was kept totally secret by soap bosses with scenes seeing them surprise Billy on his stag do airing tonight on BBC One.

Updating Alfie Moon on his life since leaving Walford, Garry claimed he was a sports broadcaster living in a penthouse with two cars.

However Minty let the truth slip and revealed he was actually working as a bingo caller and was living in Minty’s loft after splitting from Dawn.

Their brief return delighted fans who took to social media to gush about the episode.

One wrote: “It was so lovely to see them again, they slipped back into their roles effortlessly and you can see they were having a ball being involved in those big community scenes!”

A second said: “Very happy about this. Whilst rarely being main characters in the own right, they were both really good supporting characters, and just added to the overall feel of EE.”

Another added: “It was such a nice surprise to see them, and this is coming from someone who has no affection for either characters.

“Clenshaw really is spoiling us with all these mini returns, his love for the show just oozes out with stuff like this. 

“It’s got me excited again for any returns for the 40th if they are pulling out returns like this a week BEFORE the big birthday week.”

CHRISTINE McGuinness looked stunning as she shared a behind the scenes TV Awards snap in a black strapless mini-dress.

Christine attended the glam awards on Monday night in London, alongside her close pal Duncan James.

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Christine McGuinness looked stunning as she shared a behind the scenes TV Awards snap in a black strapless mini-dress[/caption]

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The star showed off her long pins and red heels[/caption]

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Glam Christine wowed her fans with her red carpet look[/caption]

And she showed off her red carpet prep, while getting glam and having her blonde locks styled in a curly do.

The 36-year-old mum-of-three checked into ME London Hotel, which is where she got her makeup done and popped on her stylish plunging black gown.

The star revealed her impressive figure in the strapless black number, while linking arms with her bestie Duncan as they posed for photos.

In other clips from the video montage, Christine could be seen popping her leg into the air and displaying her red heels.

She also showed off some more glam prep, as she applied a bronzing powder to her chest while at the hotel.

Christine penned as the caption to her video: “Always the best night with @mrduncanjames  @tvchoicemagazine Awards.”

Fans were quick to compliment the star on her beautiful look, as one person penned: “ wow you look absolutely gorgeous and look absolutely stunning.”

Another person called Christine a “showstopper,” and someone else echoed: “You look amazing Christine.”

Christine’s night out comes after she made a very racy confession last month.

She joked about being tied up and gagged as she and Duncan got involved in the new series, which was filmed two years ago.

Speaking about the hunters who will tracking them, Duncan comments that a few of them are “really fit”.

To which Christine cheekily replies: “Yeah they can tie me hands behind me back, gag me, do what ever they want, put me in the back of the car!”

In recent snaps, the star left fans feeling hot under the collar as she flashed her toned bum in a barely there bikini.

Soaking up the sun on holiday in a series of clips, the stunning mother of three has been promoting her travel agency, Globegetters by Christine on Instagram.

In the video that she shared, Christine could be seen enjoying the sunshine in an array of bikinis.

Showing off her slender curves, the stunning starlet rocked different bathing suits as she posed around the pool and on the beach.

One snap in particular got her fans feeling a little flustered.

Lying on her stomach on a sun lounger, Christine flashed her peachy bum while rocking some thong bikini bottoms.

Christine was completely topless, with her toned back in full view for all to see.

“@globegettersbychristine. We gona be gone this year – GONE GLOBAL. DM @globegettersbychristine to get involved,” she penned in the caption.

Fans were in a frenzy after watching the sexy video, with many quick to flock to the comments section.

“Oh my days no comment,” penned one.

Another added: “Sexy bod baby.”

“That’s just made my tea break at work much better. Stunning,” gushed a third.

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The 36-year-old mum-of-three checked into ME London Hotel, which is where she got her makeup done and popped on her stylish plunging black gown[/caption]

LOVE Island has been hit with a string of Ofcom complaints amid reports of bullying.

Viewers have been left upset and unhappy after watching Grace Jackson swear at Luca Bish when a game turned vicious.

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In uncomfortable scenes, the model told Luca to “shut the f**k up” after he made the decision to kiss Samie Elishi during spin the bottle.

Many fans took to social media at the time to express their concerns and a total of 57 have officially compliant to the broadcasting regulator.

In the scenes, Luca is seen asking Grace who he “should kiss”, if he ends up getting a kissing dare.

Not missing a beat, she replied: “Catherine.”

Later Luca ended up with a card daring him to “snog the Islander, other than your partner who is your vibe”.

But instead of kissing Catherine, as Grace had asked, he went for new bombshell Samie, who he has history with.

After, Grace was heard whispering to Luca to “shut the f**k up”, and called him “disrespectful”.

Luca was so upset he left the game and decided to not join in the rest of it.

It later kicked off again between them in the dressing room, with the blonde beauty telling Luca to grow up.

She explained how they had previously discussed who he should kiss if they were playing a game that involved kissing, with them agreeing he would smooch with Catherine.

Reacting at the time to Grace’s outbursts, viewers took to X to share their thoughts.

One person branded Grace as “rude” when they said: “Is it bad i feel like Grace is being unnecessarily rude? like the way she spoke to him infront of the girls was disgustingly.”

Another person added: “Controversial but Grace is boring… and has a horrible attitude the way she’s speaking to Luca and Omar she has a nasty side.”

While a third echoed: “Grace is soooo rude.”

SIR Keir Starmer today vowed to shut a “legal loophole” that enabled a Gaza family to remain in Britain.

The PM declared “it should be the Government that makes policy” after a judge ruled the six Palestinians could stay in the country using a refugee scheme established for Ukrainians.

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At PMQs Sir Keir Starmer slammed a decision by a judge to allow a Gaza family to stay in Britain using a scheme specifically for Ukrainians displaced by the war[/caption]

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He vowed to shut the legal loophole that enabled the ruling to go ahead[/caption]

At a packed out PMQs Sir Keir said: “I do not agree with the decision.

“It’s the wrong decision.”

The PM added: “Let me be clear, it should be Parliament that makes the rules on immigration.

“It should be the Government that makes the policy, that is the principle, and the Home Secretary is already looking at the legal loophole which we need to close in this particular case.”

Sir Keir humiliated Kemi Badenoch as he pointed out that the decision was taken under the previous Tory government.

Responding to demands from Ms Badenoch to slam the ruling, the PM replied: “She hasn’t quite done her homework, because the decision in question was taken under the last government according to the legal framework for the last government.”

Grilling Sir Keir on the issue, the Tory leader declared Britain cannot “allow enormous numbers of people to exploit our laws”.

She said: “There are millions of people all around the world in terrible situations.

“We cannot help them all, and we certainly cannot bring them all here.”

Politicians expressed outrage today after it emerged a mother, father and their four children could stay in the UK using the Ukraine Family Scheme.

An initial application by the family was refused by the Home Office in May last year.

But in September an immigration tribunal ruled in favour of the Gazans, who claimed under the European Court of Human Rights that they had a “right to a family life” with the father’s brother, who is a UK citizen.

The Home Office insisted it contested the claim “vigorously”.

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