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Furious fans brand Love Island All star a ‘gaslighter’ as fall-out from tense game rumbles on

HARRIETT Blackmore has been branded a “gaslighter” by All Stars fans.

The 24-year-old was on the warpath as Love Islanders dealt with the fallout of a tense game of To Be Honest.

Love Island All Stars: Ekin-Su and Curtis Pritchard during the "To Be Honest" game.
Harriett Blackmore with her partner Ronnie Vint
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She was furious about a game of To Be Honest[/caption]

Harriett was raging after being left vulnerable in a public vote because of how her co-stars had scored her and Ronnie.

During a clash with Casey O’Gorman, Harriett told him: “Shut your f***ing mouth.”

However, when pulled up over the comment, Harriett denied saying it.

Instead she argued she’d said “shut the f*** up” in the heat of the moment – and “it wasn’t deep”.

She attempted to play it down in a conversation with Casey, but fans were having none of it.

“Harriett is gaslighting. Don’t tell me to chill out,” said one.

Another said: “Harriett is such a gaslighter wtf, she does it to Ronnie all the time.

“Don’t try to downplay it and say it was joking, then say he needs to focus on the ‘bigger’ issues.”

Someone else added: “Harriett’s apology to Casey was the most chaotic apology I’ve ever seen, it was wild.”

Another said: “Harriet gaslighting is such a hard watch.”

One viewer added: “What kind of wayward apology is that Harriet? Some top tier gaslighting.”

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Harriett and Casey had a heated argument[/caption]

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Four footballers killed by lightning strike as they sheltered under a tree during match

FOUR female footballers were killed by a lightning strike as they sheltered under a tree.

A man who was with them died in hospital while two women also suffered serious burns.

The four women have been named as Jeidy Morales, Daniela Mosquera, Luz Lame and Etelvina Mosquera.

Initial reports said the players hid in a pitchside shed in Cajibio, Colombia.

But government spokesman Lesly Valencia said: “The information I have is that the women were participating in a football tournament when the emergency occurred.

“A lightning bolt struck a tree and that was what caused the death of the four women.”

Tata Velasco, a friend, said: “What sad news. Rest in peace Daniela.”

One local wrote: “What they did was very ­dangerous. Trees attract lightning bolts.”

It comes as a footballer was killed and five others injured after being hit by lightning during a match in Peru.

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Four female footballers were killed by a lightning strike as they sheltered under a tree[/caption]

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Doncaster 0 Crystal Palace 2: Eagles set up FA Cup fifth-round clash vs Millwall as Chilwell finally returns off bench

JUSTIN DEVENNY went from zero to hero for Crystal Palace and ended brave Doncaster Rovers’ FA Cup run.

The Northern Ireland international produced one of the misses of the season only to bounce back and seal the 2-0 win and secure a home tie with Millwall.

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Justin Devenny went from zero to hero as he sent Crystal Palace into the FA Cup fifth round[/caption]
Crystal Palace's Daniel Munoz celebrating a goal.
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Daniel Munoz got himself on the score sheet early on[/caption]
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Ben Chilwell returned to the pitch after months frozen out at Chelsea[/caption]
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It was a valiant performance at home by Doncaster by the Premier League side made their quality count[/caption]

Daniel Munoz gave the Eagles a first-half advantage before the 21-year-old’s blooper from six yards out with the goal gaping.

Though he showed brilliant composure just moments later to lob home and seal a fifth-round South London derby.

There were 58 places between the Premier League side and the lowest-ranked club left in the competition.

Though it was Oliver Glasner’s men adopting tactics more accustomed to League Two in the early exchanges.

And if you’ve got a weapon like Chris Richards’ long-throw then nobody should be worried what modern day football snobs think.

Three times the American defender hurled it into the box in a row but Teddy Sharman-Lowe managed to clear the danger away from the lurking Jean-Philippe Mateta with a strong punch.

The tin foil cups were out in force around the jam-packed Eco-Power Stadium, and they were being waved with a bit more belief after Donny carved out the first real opportunity.

Good work down the left found veteran Billy Sharp, and he laid it off for on-loan Manchester United winger Ethan Ennis to tamely fire straight at Matt Turner.

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Palace continued to have most of the ball but they were finding the defence a tough nut to crack, with every clearance, block or tackle producing a roar from the home crowd.

But for all of that resilience, they eventually came unstuck after being caught out by an impressive set-piece routine – although the unfortunate Sharp was left cursing his luck.

Daichi Kamada looked set to try a curling effort from 25 yards but instead hit it low into the feet of Mateta.

The striker controlled, spun and shot only to see his strike bounce back off the post.

Sharp desperately turned to try and clear, only for the ball to hit his right shin and land perfectly for Munoz to tap home from close-range.

Luke Molyneux, looking to take his Doncaster goal tally to 14 this term, cut in from wide on the right but his thumping strike whizzed narrowly wide.

It could, and should, have been game over moments after half-time but Devenny was left red-faced.

Mateta put it on a plate for him to tap home from six yards out but he got his connection all wrong as his shot nearly went out for a throw.

Joseph Olowu blocked Mateta as Palace’s quickfire start continued but you could feel a second was coming and this time Devenny made no mistake.

Will Hughes delivered a perfect floating pass just over George Broadent’s head that Devenny expertly lobbed past Sharman-Lowe.

Doncaster threw on forward Joe Ironside, who fired Cambridge United to a famous win at Newcastle three years ago, but he could not rekindle any magic although Owen Bailey did force Turner into action late on.

It’s back to the promotion push for Grant McCann’s side with a trip to Grimsby Town on Saturday while Glasner can continue to dream of Wembley.

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Thousands of artists call for boycott of ‘mass theft’ AI art auction

Artists Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst's Embedding Study 1 and Embedding Study 2 are displayed during a preview for a first-ever AI-dedicated art sale at Christie's Auctions in New York City, U.S., February 5, 2025. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Artists Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst’s ‘AI-enhanced art’ displayed in a preview for the Christie’s auction (Picture: Reuters)

More than 3,000 artists are demanding a major auction house axe its first-ever AI-only sale, branding it ‘mass theft’.

Chistie’s New York house is set to auction a number of pieces by renowned artists for estimated prices ranging from $10,000 to $250,000 (£8,000 to £202,000).

The 13-day event, launching next Thursday, exclusively features pieces which, in Christie’s words, used AI to ‘enhance’ the art.

A petition launched by artists opposed to the auction says many of the pieces ‘were created using AI models that are known to be trained on copyrighted work without a licence’.

‘These models, and the companies behind them, exploit human artists, using their work without permission or payment to build commercial AI products that compete with them,’ the petition says.

‘Your support of these models, and the people who use them, rewards and further incentivises AI companies’ mass theft of human artists’ work.

‘We ask that, if you have any respect for human artists, you cancel the auction.’

People look at Linda Dounia Rebeiz's 14?? 40??? 34.46??? N 17?? 26??? 15.14??? W, which is displayed during a preview for a first-ever AI-dedicated art sale at Christie's Auctions in New York City, U.S., February 5, 2025. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
A piece by Linda Dounia Rebeiz previewed earlier this month (Picture: Reuters)

The signatories included Karla Ortiz and Kelly McKernan, who have ongoing lawsuits against AI companies for allegedly using their work without permission.

British composer Ed Newton-Rex, who also signed the petition, said at least nine of the auction pieces appeared to have used models trained on other artists’ work.

Other pieces did not appear to have used this kind of technology.

A spokesperson for Christie’s said that ‘in most cases’ the pieces used AI trained on their ‘own inputs’.

A guest examines Charles Csuri's "BSPLINE MEN" during a preview for a first-ever AI-dedicated art sale at Christie's Auctions in New York City, U.S., February 5, 2025. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Charles Csuri’s ‘BSPLINE MEN’ is another of the pieces to be auctioned (Picture: Reuters)

‘The artists represented in this sale all have strong, existing multidisciplinary art practices, some recognised in leading museum collections’, the spokesperson said.

‘The works in this auction are using artificial intelligence to enhance their bodies of work and in most cases AI is being employed in a controlled manner, with data trained on the artists’ own inputs.’

A British artist whose work features in the auction says the petition is an attempt to ‘bully’ artists.

Mat Dryhurst told Sky News: ‘It is not illegal to use any model to create artwork.

Christie's Director of Digital Art, Nicole Sales Giles, speaks during a preview for a first-ever AI-dedicated art sale at Christie's Auctions in New York City, U.S., February 5, 2025. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Christie’s Director of Digital Art, Nicole Sales Giles, speaks during a preview for the sale (Picture: Reuters)

‘I resent that an important debate that should be focused on companies and state policy is being focused on artists grappling with the technology of our time.’

A piece by Dryhurst and his wife, American composer and artist Holly Herndon, is on sale with an estimated price of $70,000 to $90,000.

Another featured artist, Refik Anadol, said in a post on X that the backlash amounted to ‘lazy critic practices and doomsday hysteria’.

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Fresh blow to high street as 300k shop workers face axe in next three years

A JOBS bloodbath will hit 300,000 workers in the next three years, retailers warn.

And that’s before the Budget’s tax raid damage is taken into account.

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A jobs bloodbath will hit 300,000 workers in the next three years, retailers warn[/caption]

Seven of the UK’s biggest retailers — Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Primark, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Kingfisher — have formed the new Retail Jobs Alliance.

They warn at least one in ten supermarket or high street jobs is already at risk.

The real picture will be worse as this forecast was before the blow to business from the Budget’s national insurance raid.

Rami Baitieh, chief executive of Morrisons, said: “Supermarkets are grappling with rising costs and steep taxes.

“Now we face the prospect of even higher business rates.

“We’d urge the Government to rethink its plans and protect all shops from a damaging new rates hike which would hit jobs and the high street.”

Andrew Griffith MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade said: “Retail businesses are facing an onslaught from the Government.

“Business rates hikes, 1970s-inspired employment laws and tax rises simply for employing staff will see the shutters closed forever on thousands of shops.

“The choices Labour have made will directly lead to job losses, with the worst impacts felt in the most disadvantaged communities.

“Is this the ‘Change’ people voted for?”

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Gino D’Acampo’s This Morning replacement ‘worked out’ by fans – and it’s a BBC star who’s already appeared on show

GINO D’Acampo’s This Morning replacement has been ‘worked out’ by fans – and it’s a BBC star.

The under-fire chef has been accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct spanning over a decade.

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Vito Coppola has previously hosted cooking segments on This Morning[/caption]

An ITV investigation found there were multiple claims of “unacceptable,” “distressing” and “horrendous” treatment while working with the TV star over more than 12 years.

Gino, 48, said he “firmly denied” all the allegations, which he called “deeply upsetting”.

And now following the news that ITV have cut all ties with the Italian star, fans have seemingly worked out his replacement on This Morning.

Gino regularly presented cookery segments on the daytime hit for more than 15 years.

Flooding social media with comments, fans are convinced Strictly professional Vito Coppola has already ‘quietly’ replaced him.

One said: “Looks like #ThisMorning have replaced Gino..”

A second commented: “Are they quietly replacing Gino with Vito? #thismorning.”

“Gino’s been replaced already then #thismorning,” said a third.

While a fourth posted: “Where’s Gino D’Acampo this morning”.

Gino's statement in full

“I have been told by ITN news that allegations have been made about me acting inappropriately, some dating back over ten years ago.

“I have never been made aware of these matters previously and the allegations are firmly denied. I would not do anything that I thought would upset or distress anyone.

“This is simply not in my nature. I do not recognise the version of events being put to me.

“Not only have these allegations never been raised with me before, I have been repeatedly supported by executives at the highest level and was commissioned on prime-time programmes during the period in which it is now suggested I was acting inappropriately.

“I am a father, husband and have worked with well over 1,500 people on around 80 productions in my career, which I have been so proud of.

“I take such matters extremely seriously and the suggestion that I have acted in an improper way against is deeply upsetting.”

Meanwhile, Gino’s I’m A Celebrity campmate Kim Woodburn, 82, branded him “vile”, telling The Sun he was abusive to crew on the 2009 series, which he won.

The Sun On Sunday also revealed that staff on This Morning raised concerns about Gino’s conduct 10 years ago.

Several crew and production members flagged alleged issues with bosses, including bullying and sexually inappropriate comments.

It has also been claimed he even made vile comments about the show’s host Holly Willoughby to a shocked woman.

Gino has three kids with wife Jessica.

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Tesco shoppers divided over PINK hot cross buns with retro flavour

TESCO shoppers have expressed mixed reactions to the introduction of a new hot cross bun flavour featuring a pink design.

Now available in stores well ahead of Easter, the UK’s largest supermarket is offering rhubarb & custard hot cross buns as part of its seasonal range.

Package of four rhubarb and custard hot cross buns.
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This twist on the classic Easter treat is made with rhubarb purée, dried cream, and freeze-dried rhubarb.

A pack of four is priced at £1.80 and can be purchased in-store or online.

However, the new flavour has sparked lively discussion on social media.

While some shoppers are excited to try the innovative creation, others remain loyal to the traditional recipe.

One shopper said on Facebook: “Aldi did rhubarb and custard ones a few years ago they were my favourite as I don’t like dried fruit and spices.

“Shame these have dried fruit”

Another shopper jokes: “So I’m usually a purist when it comes to hot cross buns but tempted to make an exception here.”

A third said: “They are very good.”

However, not everyone is on board with the new flavour. 

One shopper said: “Why do they play around with perfection.”

History of the hot cross bun

A HOT cross bun is a spiced sweet bun made with yeast, typically containing dried fruits like raisins or currants and marked with a cross on top.

This cross can be made of flour paste or icing.

The buns are traditionally eaten on Good Friday in many countries, including the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and India, but are increasingly available year-round, especially in the UK.

The tradition of eating hot cross buns is deeply intertwined with Easter and Christianity. The cross is symbolic of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and the spices are sometimes said to represent those used to embalm him.

One tradition even suggests that hot cross buns baked on Good Friday will not go mouldy for a year.

However, the history of hot cross buns likely predates Christianity. Some believe they originated with the ancient Greeks, who may have marked cakes with crosses.

Others link them to pre-Christian Anglo-Saxon celebrations of spring and the goddess Ēostre, from whom the name “Easter” may derive.

These early buns might have been offered to celebrate the goddess and the changing seasons.

A third said: “Can we not just have ordinary standard ones please, and leave all them flavours for sweets and desserts!”

In recent years, supermarkets have embraced the trend of introducing quirky and unconventional twists on the traditional hot cross bun.

Just last week, M&S unveiled a lemon-curd-filled variety, adding a zesty spin to the Easter classic.

In 2024, we put a selection of these inventive flavours to the test, including a savoury cheddar and red Leicester-inspired bun that reimagines the treat entirely.

We also sampled Aldi’s banoffee-flavoured hot cross buns, proving that the boundaries of this seasonal staple are being pushed further than ever.

How to save on your supermarket shop

THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop.

You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they’ve been reduced.

If the food is fresh, you’ll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.

Making a list should also save you money, as you’ll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket.

Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too.

This means ditching “finest” or “luxury” products and instead going for “own” or value” type of lines.

Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they’re misshapen or imperfect.

For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.

If you’re on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too.

Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.

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